Overview
- Governing body
- MMA India Federation
- Origin
- Modern era
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Combat
- Total players listed
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Mixed Martial Arts is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The MMA India Federation oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Mixed Martial Arts is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Combat sport pathways in India are unusually deep because of the country's traditional akhara and dojo culture sitting alongside the modern federation structure. The MMA India Federation runs sub-junior, junior, youth and senior nationals every year, and weight-category selection trials decide who represents India at continental and world events. Sports science, weight management and injury rehabilitation have become major focus areas since multiple Indian combat athletes have reached the Olympic and World Championship podium. SAI's combat-sport centres at Patiala, Lucknow, Bhopal, Sonepat and the IIS in Vijayanagar form the backbone of the elite training network.
At the grassroots, the route into Mixed Martial Arts typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Mixed Martial Arts originated in Modern era, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Mixed Martial Arts, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the MMA India Federation, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Mixed Martial Arts is played and developed across India under the MMA India Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How mixed martial arts evolved globally and took root in India.
Mixed Martial Arts traces its modern origins to Modern era. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and MMA India Federation is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, mixed martial arts grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under MMA India Federation, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Mixed Martial Arts sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aanya KumarServicesBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Aanya PandeyChandigarhLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Aanya SahooMadhya PradeshHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Aarav NaiduTripuraLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Aarvi DesaiJharkhandMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Abhinav SrivastavaHimachal PradeshBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Aditi BhatiaHimachal PradeshWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Aditya DasMeghalayaStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Akshay JoshiBiharMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Akshay MenonAssamWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Akshay MitraTamil NaduStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Amit SinghOdishaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Ananya GhoshAndaman and Nicobar IslandsLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Anika LakraTamil NaduWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Anika TomarAndhra PradeshHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Anika TuduAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Anirudh RaoGujaratMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Anirudh RoyKeralaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Anjali VermaAndhra PradeshLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Ankit DesaiGoaWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Ankit KarOdishaWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Ankit SuriPunjabLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Anya JadhavArunachal PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Anya KarGoaWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Anya MishraDelhiStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Arjun PrasadMadhya PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Aryan PathakPuducherryWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Aryan TiwariChandigarhMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Atharv ShindeArunachal PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Avani ReddyAndhra PradeshWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Bhakti SarkarMizoramFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Bhavesh NaiduMizoramWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Bhavesh SubramanianPunjabWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Bhavna IyerKarnatakaBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Bhavna JoshiNagalandLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Bhavna PawarHaryanaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Bhumi MitraChhattisgarhWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Bhumi ShuklaWest BengalStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Charvi PawarTelanganaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Chhavi OjhaTelanganaLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Chhavi SuriKarnatakaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Chhavi TyagiTamil NaduWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Chirag AhujaDelhiWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Damini KaurServicesFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Damini NaiduUttarakhandHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Damini TuduArunachal PradeshFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Darshan DubeArunachal PradeshLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Darshana BansalManipurLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Darshana LakraJammu and KashmirWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Deepak PrasadMizoramWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Deepak ShahServicesStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Deepak TiwariOdishaBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Deepali BhallaPunjabWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Deepika OjhaOdishaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Devansh GuptaTripuraMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Dhruv KrishnanGujaratFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Divya KumarRailwaysStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Divya SrivastavaUttar PradeshHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Diya BhallaJammu and KashmirStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Faisal PradhanTamil NaduHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Faizan GhoshKeralaMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Gargi AgarwalDelhiMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Garima KhannaOdishaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Garima MenonOdishaWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Gaurav VermaBiharHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Geetika KrishnanUttarakhandStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Geetika SahooServicesWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Harsh KumarChhattisgarhLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Hema BhatiaDelhiLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Hemant ChopraMaharashtraLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Hemant MalhotraKeralaFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Hemant MishraServicesFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Hiral ChandraWest BengalFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Hiral ParmarChhattisgarhWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Hrithik DasTelanganaHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Imran TrivediChhattisgarhLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Inder BhosaleSikkimMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Inder DeshpandeManipurWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Inder PawarManipurLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Ishan IyerPunjabLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Ishan SahooAndaman and Nicobar IslandsMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Ishan TiwariNagalandBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Ishan TyagiBiharWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Jatin PatelMeghalayaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Jyoti RaoPuducherryLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Jyoti RoyKarnatakaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Kabir NegiAndaman and Nicobar IslandsLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Karan BansalArunachal PradeshFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Karan SenHaryanaStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Kartik TopnoMeghalayaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Kavya IyerAssamBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Kavya SuriMizoramFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Komal ParmarMeghalayaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Krish BeheraAndaman and Nicobar IslandsWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Krish PillaiOdishaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Kritika JoshiArunachal PradeshFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Kritika KulkarniGujaratBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Kritika RajputTripuraWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Kritika SahaKeralaMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Lakshay TopnoRailwaysMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Lakshay TuduChhattisgarhHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Lakshay YadavChandigarhLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Lipika SubramanianMadhya PradeshWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Madhav VermaLadakhMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Madhuri LakraSikkimWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Mahima BhallaHimachal PradeshStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Meera VermaUttar PradeshLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Mira BoseRailwaysFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Mira SuriMizoramMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Mridula MurmuKeralaWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Mridula ShahGujaratWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Mridula TrivediUttar PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Myra KarHimachal PradeshLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Myra KhannaUttar PradeshWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Myra SaxenaJharkhandFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Naina TrivediKarnatakaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Naman GoswamiTamil NaduLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Neha BishtNagalandHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Neha NaiduPunjabLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Nidhi ChauhanKarnatakaLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Nidhi KumarSikkimBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Niharika JoshiAssamWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Nikhil SrivastavaHaryanaWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Nirmal SrivastavaGoaMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Ojaswini DasOdishaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Pallavi ChauhanManipurLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Pari MishraJammu and KashmirWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Pari MitraRajasthanFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Pari PathakKarnatakaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Pari PrasadMadhya PradeshWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Pavan DeshpandeDelhiWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Payal TopnoJammu and KashmirWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Pooja IyerMeghalayaFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Pragya KaurAndhra PradeshBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Pragya KulkarniRajasthanFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Pragya PathakWest BengalFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Pranav KamathRajasthanMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Pranav MurmuUttar PradeshWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Pranav RaoTripuraFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Prateek SrivastavaJammu and KashmirWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Radhika ShuklaTripuraFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Raghav TiwariMizoramLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Rahul TrivediAndaman and Nicobar IslandsWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Rahul TuduArunachal PradeshHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Rajat RathodUttar PradeshLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Rakesh JoshiNagalandLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Rakesh KhannaArunachal PradeshFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Reyna BhatiaRailwaysFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Rishi NairChandigarhWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Rishi ShettyRajasthanWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Rishi SuriDelhiLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Ritvik PathakLadakhLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Ritvik SenAndhra PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Ritvik SolankiRailwaysHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Riya AwasthiManipurFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Riya KrishnanNagalandFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Ruchi DashPuducherryLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Saanvi SuriMizoramLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Sahil MishraChandigarhFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Sameer BhatiaGujaratWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Sameer BishtManipurBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Sameer PatelPuducherryStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Sandeep PradhanGujaratWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Sanya RanaRailwaysFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Shaurya BishtBiharWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Shaurya ChopraMeghalayaStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Shaurya DeshpandeMaharashtraFeatherweight
Featherweight MMA striker with crisp combinations and clinch knees.
- Shreya KulkarniPunjabStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Shreya SinghMadhya PradeshStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Tanmay GhoshGujaratHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Tanmay RathodBiharLightweight
Lightweight MMA fighter with strong wrestling base and ground-and-pound.
- Tara AhujaRailwaysWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Tara SinghServicesMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Tarun ChauhanMadhya PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Tarun RawatBiharFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Tarun TopnoSikkimWomen Flyweight
Women's flyweight MMA athlete with relentless cardio and pace.
- Trisha KaurTripuraBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Trisha KrishnanUttar PradeshWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Urvi BeheraRailwaysWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Vaishali AhujaGoaHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Vanya NairUttar PradeshFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Varsha JindalMizoramLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Varsha MarandiAndhra PradeshMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Varun DasDelhiBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Varun DashTelanganaMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
- Veer DasDelhiWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Vihaan JadhavManipurWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Vikas BansalNagalandWomen Strawweight
Women's strawweight MMA fighter with sharp jiu-jitsu submissions.
- Vinay ShuklaBiharFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Vishal GuptaManipurFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Yamini KrishnanWest BengalStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Yash NegiPuducherryLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Yash SenPuducherryWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Yuvraj JoshiBiharStrawweight
Strawweight MMA fighter with quick scrambles and slick submissions.
- Yuvraj KulkarniMeghalayaWelterweight
Welterweight MMA athlete with powerful takedowns and top control.
- Yuvraj MukherjeeAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFlyweight
Flyweight MMA athlete with fast striking and takedown chains.
- Yuvraj SethiHaryanaHeavyweight
Heavyweight MMA fighter with imposing pressure and finishing instinct.
- Zaid MitraHaryanaLight Heavyweight
Light-heavy MMA striker with knockout power and clinch work.
- Zaid RoyChhattisgarhBantamweight
Bantamweight MMA fighter with sharp boxing and BJJ transitions.
- Zara DeshpandeGujaratMiddleweight
Middleweight MMA fighter with heavy hands and crushing leg kicks.
Rules
Bouts are decided across a fixed number of rounds inside a ring, mat or cage, with victory by points, submission, technical superiority, knockout, disqualification or referee stoppage depending on the discipline. Weight categories are strictly enforced, weigh-ins are held before every event, and the referee has full authority to stop a bout for safety. WADA anti-doping and federation medical clearance apply at every level.
Authoritative rulebook: MMA India Federation. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a mixed martial arts squad or competition.
- Fighter / competitorContests bouts inside the ring, mat or cage in a set weight category.
- Corner / secondCoach in the corner during the bout — allowed to instruct between rounds.
- Referee & judgesOfficiate the bout, score rounds and enforce safety rules.
- Cutman / medicalManages cuts, swelling and immediate medical needs between rounds.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in mixed martial arts at a federation-recognised event.
- Approved gloves, headguard, mouthguard, groin guard and shin/instep protection
- Weight-class-appropriate singlet, gi, dobok or shorts
- Wraps, tapes and cornerman kit
- Weigh-in scale, timer and mat/ring/cage to federation spec
- Medical and cutman supplies at every bout
Governing body
MMA India Federation is the recognised national body for Mixed Martial Arts in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for mixed martial arts. State associations under MMA India Federation run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern era
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Combat
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the mixed martial arts calendar in India.
- MMA India Federation Senior National Championship
The primary domestic mixed martial arts title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- MMA India Federation Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Mixed Martial Arts
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Mixed Martial Arts
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in mixed martial arts.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by MMA India Federation; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in mixed martial arts.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the mixed martial arts calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for mixed martial arts. The national championship under MMA India Federation remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised mixed martial arts athletes to know outside India.
- Mikaela Mayer (USA) / Naoya Inoue (Japan)World-title boxers headlining the current pro scene.
- Islam Makhachev (Russia)UFC lightweight champion.
- Zaur Uguev (Russia)Two-time Olympic and multiple-time World wrestling champion.
- Kim Yu-Jin (South Korea)Olympic taekwondo gold medallist.
- Uta Abe (Japan)Olympic and World judo champion.
Records
Where to find India's official mixed martial arts record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Mixed Martial Arts is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in mixed martial arts are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the MMA India Federation.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in mixed martial arts are maintained by the MMA India Federation.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for mixed martial arts and mirrored by MMA India Federation.
- National record holdersFederation register
MMA India Federation publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in mixed martial arts — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- National-camp athlete on TOPS with international competition support
- Coach at SAI, private academy or dojo/akhara
- Referee, judge and cornerman certified by the federation
- Cutman, sports medicine and combat-specific physiotherapy
- Government jobs via sports quota, defence and paramilitary intake
- Fight promotion, MMA/boxing management and broadcast careers
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about mixed martial arts in India.
Who governs Mixed Martial Arts in India?▾
MMA India Federation is the recognised national federation for Mixed Martial Arts in India. State associations under MMA India Federation run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Mixed Martial Arts an Olympic sport?▾
Mixed Martial Arts is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by MMA India Federation.
How do I start playing Mixed Martial Arts in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Mixed Martial Arts athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Mixed Martial Arts?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Mixed Martial Arts athletes selected for international events?▾
MMA India Federation runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Mixed Martial Arts in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Mixed Martial Arts in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Mixed Martial Arts in Andhra Pradesh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Arunachal Pradesh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Assam
- Mixed Martial Arts in Bihar
- Mixed Martial Arts in Chhattisgarh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Goa
- Mixed Martial Arts in Gujarat
- Mixed Martial Arts in Haryana
- Mixed Martial Arts in Himachal Pradesh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Jharkhand
- Mixed Martial Arts in Karnataka
- Mixed Martial Arts in Kerala
- Mixed Martial Arts in Madhya Pradesh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Maharashtra
- Mixed Martial Arts in Manipur
- Mixed Martial Arts in Meghalaya
- Mixed Martial Arts in Mizoram
- Mixed Martial Arts in Nagaland
- Mixed Martial Arts in Odisha
- Mixed Martial Arts in Punjab
- Mixed Martial Arts in Rajasthan
- Mixed Martial Arts in Sikkim
- Mixed Martial Arts in Tamil Nadu
- Mixed Martial Arts in Telangana
- Mixed Martial Arts in Tripura
- Mixed Martial Arts in Uttar Pradesh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Uttarakhand
- Mixed Martial Arts in West Bengal
- Mixed Martial Arts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Mixed Martial Arts in Chandigarh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Mixed Martial Arts in Delhi
- Mixed Martial Arts in Jammu & Kashmir
- Mixed Martial Arts in Ladakh
- Mixed Martial Arts in Lakshadweep
- Mixed Martial Arts in Puducherry