Sangram Singh of Haryana will once again be seen showing his strength in the fight against England. With his wife Payal Rohatgi – File photo.
40 year old mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Sangram Singh from Haryana is going to fight a big fight. This fight will take place in England on 20th December. Türkiye’s 25 year old fighter Gulabi Akbulut will be in front in the cage. MMA Champion Akbulut’s striking ability and aggressive style
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Sangram is practicing 6 hours a day under the supervision of Indian and Russian coaches. Returned to Mumbai after training schedule in Paris, Thailand and Bali. The special thing is that Haryanvi fighters are dependent on pure vegetarianism. Milk-ghee-churma are an important part of their diet. Sangram Singh has won the MMA title twice. England will enter the cage for the first time.
This match to be held in the Premier Combat Fighting Championship (PCFC) is the third professional fight of his career. Sangram originally belongs to Medina village of Rohtak. MMA includes boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, judo, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. That means hitting, catching, falling and submission are all included in a single fight.
Poster related to the match of Sangram Singh of Haryana with his opponent.
First read, interesting stories of Sangram Singh’s game…
- Defeated Pak fighter Nasir in 90 seconds: Sangram Singh, who completed 40 years of his life on July 21, has defeated Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan. Nasir had won his debut match in Georgia in just 90 seconds, but his aggressive style could not stand against Sangram. After this, Sangram strengthened his hold in the European circuit by defeating Tunisia’s young and dynamic challenger Hakim Trabelsi in the Levels Fight League (LFL) held in Amsterdam.
- Fight winner will get 50 lakh reward and rank will improve: The winner of this fight to be held in England will get Rs 50 lakh as prize. Also the rank will improve. The price of fight ticket is up to Rs 50 thousand. After that you get a chance to play for the title. Crores of rupees are earned during the title. Sangram Singh fought his last fight on 2 November in Netherlands and won.
- Türkiye’s Akbulut-aggressive playing style rivals: Akbulut is known in Europe for his strong striking, quick starts and ability to put constant pressure on the opponent. His unique blend of speed and strength makes him an extremely dangerous opponent. Sports experts say that Sangram will have to enter this match in a very composed manner, because even a minor mistake can prove costly for such a fighter. This will be a clash of experience versus aggression.
- Sangram Singh said – This is a test of my every breath: Dainik Bhaskar App While talking to Sangram Singh said – I am very excited for this match. Coming into the English cage for the first time, and facing top Turkish powerhouse Akbulut for the first time. This is a dream match that will test my every breath. Sangram’s coach Bhupesh Kumar said- Sangram has paid more attention to cardio, grappling and defensive techniques in the last months.
When he was three years old, doctors said – chances of survival were less. Sangram says – I was 3 years old when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. No one could understand this disease for a long time. Someone used to say that there were worms in the stomach, while someone else would say that it was a different disease. Along with doctors, treatment was also done by Vaidya.
For treatment, she used to walk 2 to 3 kilometers with her mother in her lap. There was no money for any car or taxi. The pain in the body increased. The body became thin. He couldn’t even eat food by himself. Mother used to carry me in her lap and take her for daily chores.
Somehow, after collecting money, my family took me to a hospital in Delhi. The doctor there said that this disease leads to death. There are very few chances of its survival. Even after hearing all this, my family members did not give up. Due to his hard work and God’s blessings, I recovered and stood on my own feet.
Now know, what are Sangram Singh’s preparations for this big fight…
- Russian coach hired: Sangram Singh has hired a Russian coach along with Indian coach Bhupesh. An Indian physiotherapist has been hired for the fight. There is a contract for payment of Rs 21 lakh.
- One thousand sit-ups every day: He is engaged in workout, training, physiotherapy and fight related practices for 6 hours every day. Do 1000 sit-ups, Surya Namaskar and many types of yoga. Plays badminton and football three days a week. Do wrestling.
- Eat 2 times a day: During exercise, eat different fruits, take almonds. Lunch consists of pulses, vegetables and salad. Take about 200 grams of ghee daily. Take food only twice a day. They eat sweet porridge and milk for dinner. Taking 1 liter milk daily. Eat churma and halwa once a week.
- Daily recitation of Hanuman Chalisa: Read Hanuman Chalisa every day before sleeping and go to the temple. It is said that parents and teachers have a very important place in life. One gets love from mother, protection from father and dedication from Guru.
Children used to make fun of illness in school Sangram says- There was a time when people used to make fun of my weakness. People used to laugh in school also. Things like wheelchairs were not common at that time. He somehow walked with the support of wood. While walking, it felt as if thorns were pricking my feet.
Saw wrestling in the village and decided to become a wrestler. One day I saw wrestling in the village. Someone took me to the arena on crutches. There was arrangement for milk, curd and ghee for the wrestlers to eat in the arena. Along with this, one also got money and a lot of respect. I was very impressed in my heart. I started thinking that I wish I could also play wrestling. My elder brother used to go to the Akhara.
I told a mentor standing there that I also want to learn wrestling. They made fun of me and insulted me. Said that if you will ever be able to play wrestling then any child in the country will be able to participate in wrestling. Mother was sure that despite such a dangerous disease, he could wrestle. To keep Sangram’s body healthy, mother used to massage him several times a day.
Won first medal in All India Police Games Sangram says- Days passed. My illness got better with each day. I tried for the post of constable in Delhi Police, in which I was also successful. After this, he won the first medal in the wrestling competition held under the All India Police Games.
