Ritu Phogat wins third straight MMA bout
Indian wrestler-turned-Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ritu Phogat won her third consecutive MMA outing in Singapore on Friday.
Published : Oct 30, 2020 22:37 IST
Indian wrestler-turned-Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ritu Phogat won her third consecutive MMA bout in Singapore at the ONE Championship on Friday.
The 26-year-old star notched up a technical knockout win over Cambodia’s Nou Srey Pov in the second round.
“It feels ecstatic to have a hat-trick in my MMA career with this win,” Ritu said in a release.
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“Moreover, the hardships and challenges that I faced during to the pandemic have indeed paid off. I feel euphoric to be taking India to a new height in the MMA space and I cannot be more proud.
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“I am grateful to my family, friends and fans back home who have rooted for me unwaveringly and have been extremely optimistic about my performance today. Lastly, I would also want to thank my coach who has played a significant role in my journey.”