Kullu to host mixed martial arts championship

KULLU, November 7

Internationally renowned wrestler ‘The Great Khali’ will be the chief guest during the mixed martial arts (MMA) championship to be held at Dhalpur Ground in Kullu on December 5. Khali is the brand ambassador of Ultimate Fighting League (UFL), which is organising the event.

UFL chairman Nakul Khullar said MMA fighters from seven countries, including India, would participate in the event which would have 10 fights among 20 fighters, including four women, two of whom would be from India. The aim of the event was to motivate the youth to adopt sports to remain fit and healthy and refrain from drug abuse. A few Bollywood stars would also be special guests during the event, he stated.

UFL CMD Master Bhupesh said limited tickets would be sold and Covid protocol would be followed. The teams would ensure end-to-end adherence of the guidelines. Ticket prices had not been confirmed yet and these would be made available online also. The UFL was providing a platform to the youth to make a professional career in sports. It required a lot of struggle and hard work to become an MMA fighter, he added.

Khullar said the event had been planned for April last year but was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Now, as normalcy was returning, the competition would be organised following Covid safety rules. — OC

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