Mysuru :

Basavesh of Mysuru has won his debut Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight in Yoddha Fighting Championship against an opponent representing Navi Mumbai. The event was held in Mumbai on Dec.13 and 14. Basavesh, city’s first ever MMA fighter, trains under Samith Bhat of Genesis.

Mixed Martial Arts is the world’s fastest growing sport. MMA includes both striking and grappling techniques. Fighters undergo training in various forms of martial arts like Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Yoddha Fighting Championship (YFC) provides a platform for amateur fighters to test their skills.

Basavesh will be again fighting in Bengaluru on Jan. 17. Apart from Mixed Martial Arts, Basavesh has also participated in national-level Kickboxing, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu championships and has won various medals

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  /  Thursday , December 18th, 2014