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MMA fighters brace for Asian Games debut amidst uncertainty

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set to make its debut in the 2026 Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya but the future for Indian fighters remains uncertain. (HT)

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Published on May 08, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Puja Tomar aims to revive Indian MMA momentum at UFC

Puja Tomar(left) is the only Indian to win a UFC bout. (Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:58 pm IST

Now a mom, Ritu Phogat set for MMA comeback

Ritu Phogat enjoys a 7-3 win-loss record in MMA. (One Championship)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:49 pm IST

It’s ’bout time: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on Puja Tomar’s UFC win

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With great flurries of punch combinations and explosive kicks, Puja Tomar beat Rayanne Amanda dos Santos of Brazil at the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Louisville. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:29 pm IST

Ritu set for the season opener against Singapore's Teo

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Published on Sept 06, 2022 10:04 pm IST

Inspired by Khabib, cheered on by McGregor, Ritu Phogat eyes glory on return

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Updated on Aug 17, 2022 08:43 pm IST

Ritu Phogat sticks to own path despite slipping at the last hurdle

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Published on Dec 06, 2021 07:10 am IST

Ritu Phogat’s bid to become MMA champion ends after loss to Stamp Fairtex

Ritu Phogat (L) in action against Stamp Fairtex during the ONE Championship Atomweight Grand Prix final.

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Published on Dec 03, 2021 11:04 pm IST

Ritu Phogat meets her most complete opponent yet in ONE C'ship Grand Prix Final

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Published on Dec 02, 2021 09:08 pm IST

India's Ritu Phogat to face Stamp Fairtex in MMA finals

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Published on Nov 27, 2021 03:56 pm IST

Ritu Phogat’s dream lives on

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Updated on Nov 02, 2021 07:55 am IST

ONE Championship: Ritu Phogat warns Meng Bo not to underestimate her

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Published on Sept 01, 2021 02:11 pm IST

Ritu Phogat loves the idea of UFC vs. ONE Event, wants Zhang Weili and Rose

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Updated on Aug 12, 2021 07:03 pm IST

'Khabib inspires me': Ritu Phogat names her favourite fighters - EXCLUSIVE

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Updated on Jul 25, 2021 12:30 pm IST

'Respect the decision, but I believe I won': Ritu wants rematch with Bi Nguyen

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Updated on Jul 05, 2021 06:57 pm IST

Arjan Bhullar becomes first Indian-origin MMA world champion, Phogat loses

Arjan Bhullar is a former Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

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Published on May 15, 2021 09:47 pm IST

Ritu Phogat prepares for first fight of the year with an eye on world title

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Updated on May 14, 2021 10:54 am IST

Ritu Phogat extends MMA winning run, eyes grand prix

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Updated on Dec 07, 2020 08:22 am IST

MMA giants ONE Championship to tie up with local promotions and create tournaments in India | EXCLUSIVE

Ritu Phogat on her debut.

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Updated on Jun 01, 2020 11:49 pm IST

Ritu Phogat dominates Chinese opponent in second MMA fight at ONE: King of the Jungle

Ritu Phogat wins fight against Wu Chiao Chen of China.

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Updated on Feb 28, 2020 06:51 pm IST

Personal agenda with Ritu Phogat: “Geeta motivates me, while Babita is my partner in crime!”

Ritu Phogat is motivated by Mary Kom’s journey as a sportswoman. Location courtesy: The Lalit New Delhi, Art direction: Amit Malik; Make-up and hair: Anuj Dogra

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Updated on Feb 22, 2020 11:34 pm IST