Bangkok [Thailand], In an event packed with high-octane action, Indian Muay Thai fighter Surya Sagar emerged victorious as the first Indian competitor to earn the coveted golden ticket to the World League of Fighters.
The qualifying UAE event was held at the Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok, featuring many talented fighters from India and across the world. The event featured five main combat matches for the evening, featuring participants from the cruiserweight, featherweight, middleweight, welterweight and women's featherweight divisions.
Amidst the skillful participation of many Indian fighters, Surya Sagar's victory was notable as it was the first golden ticket to be achieved by an Indian, displaying incredible strength and will. Apart from providing the backdrop for intense battles, Surya's feat drew attention to the growing stature and proficiency of Indian fighters in the global arena.Commenting on Surya Sagar's spectacular victory, World League of Fighters President Rajesh Banga said, "Surya Sagar's performance was fantastic. His commitment to the sport and his skill in the ring epitomize the essence of a World League of Fighters event." “His progress and his national representation on such a prestigious platform fills us with immense pride.”
Additionally, Ukrainian fighter Anatoly Shponarsky scored a victory over Azerbaijan's Rauf Gerizade and earned a golden ticket to the main event in November, making the exciting evening even more exciting. Russia's Dana Begzonova won the gold medal in the women's featherweight category by outclassing Spain's Alba Moral with excellent technique and stamina.Thailand's Santanapha Sitsongpeenong won the golden ticket in the middleweight category by defeating Azerbaijan's Mehbat Humbatov with a strong performance.
The evening also saw a unique prestige battle supported by UAE Warriors and Palm Sports. In the main event, Kazakhstan's Ali Kabdulla faced Armenia's Martin Mezhlumyan, with Kabdulla coming out on top.
WBC Muay Thai President, Colonel Thanapol Bhakdibhumi said, “The excitement for the event being held for the first time in the UAE is extremely high with these bouts raising the bar of excellence. I am confident that these athletes will We will continue to push the boundaries of Thai and make it an even more popular sport around the world, the level of competition we saw tonight is truly extraordinary.,
On the historic occasion of securing key talent for the main event, World League of Fighters Co-Founder Nilesh Singh said, “We would like to express our gratitude to Vernost Technologies and Ease My Trip for their tremendous support. The addition of talent to the Golden Ticket program has been exciting and we all look forward to thrilling fans with our inaugural launch soon.”
The combination of high-octane fights and thumping music presented by international DJs added to the spectacle. Some of Thailand's most famous musicians such as dynamic rapper Too P and talented singer Crete also performed at the event. The audience, excited by their successful performance, became even more energetic.The WLF and the World Boxing Council Muay Thai collaborated to transform the sport and increase its popularity around the world. For the first time, 16 of the world's top Muay Thai fighters, both male and female, will compete in a franchise-based league-style tournament presented by Combat Sports World. Renowned international combat sports stars will be divided into four franchises and pitted against each other in a round-robin format to win the coveted WLF WBC title belt in the UAE.
Leading fighters from around the world come together for a WLF event, which has proven to be an exciting spectacle. Fans are looking forward to the first event, which is expected to be historic in the Muay Thai world, with great anticipation as the competition grows.
The qualifying UAE event was held at the Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok, featuring many talented fighters from India and across the world. The event featured five main combat matches for the evening, featuring participants from the cruiserweight, featherweight, middleweight, welterweight and women's featherweight divisions.
Amidst the skillful participation of many Indian fighters, Surya Sagar's victory was notable as it was the first golden ticket to be achieved by an Indian, displaying incredible strength and will. Apart from providing the backdrop for intense battles, Surya's feat drew attention to the growing stature and proficiency of Indian fighters in the global arena.Commenting on Surya Sagar's spectacular victory, World League of Fighters President Rajesh Banga said, "Surya Sagar's performance was fantastic. His commitment to the sport and his skill in the ring epitomize the essence of a World League of Fighters event." “His progress and his national representation on such a prestigious platform fills us with immense pride.”
Additionally, Ukrainian fighter Anatoly Shponarsky scored a victory over Azerbaijan's Rauf Gerizade and earned a golden ticket to the main event in November, making the exciting evening even more exciting. Russia's Dana Begzonova won the gold medal in the women's featherweight category by outclassing Spain's Alba Moral with excellent technique and stamina.Thailand's Santanapha Sitsongpeenong won the golden ticket in the middleweight category by defeating Azerbaijan's Mehbat Humbatov with a strong performance.
The evening also saw a unique prestige battle supported by UAE Warriors and Palm Sports. In the main event, Kazakhstan's Ali Kabdulla faced Armenia's Martin Mezhlumyan, with Kabdulla coming out on top.
WBC Muay Thai President, Colonel Thanapol Bhakdibhumi said, “The excitement for the event being held for the first time in the UAE is extremely high with these bouts raising the bar of excellence. I am confident that these athletes will We will continue to push the boundaries of Thai and make it an even more popular sport around the world, the level of competition we saw tonight is truly extraordinary.,
On the historic occasion of securing key talent for the main event, World League of Fighters Co-Founder Nilesh Singh said, “We would like to express our gratitude to Vernost Technologies and Ease My Trip for their tremendous support. The addition of talent to the Golden Ticket program has been exciting and we all look forward to thrilling fans with our inaugural launch soon.”
The combination of high-octane fights and thumping music presented by international DJs added to the spectacle. Some of Thailand's most famous musicians such as dynamic rapper Too P and talented singer Crete also performed at the event. The audience, excited by their successful performance, became even more energetic.The WLF and the World Boxing Council Muay Thai collaborated to transform the sport and increase its popularity around the world. For the first time, 16 of the world's top Muay Thai fighters, both male and female, will compete in a franchise-based league-style tournament presented by Combat Sports World. Renowned international combat sports stars will be divided into four franchises and pitted against each other in a round-robin format to win the coveted WLF WBC title belt in the UAE.
Leading fighters from around the world come together for a WLF event, which has proven to be an exciting spectacle. Fans are looking forward to the first event, which is expected to be historic in the Muay Thai world, with great anticipation as the competition grows.
