Kumite 1 League

The Kumite 1 League (K1L) is a mixed martial arts league and martial arts promotion, based in Mumbai, India. The league is supported by the World Kickboxing Network[1][2] and backed by Toyam Industries.[3] Kumite 1 League debuted its inaugural season on September 28, 2018 in Mumbai and Mike Tyson was appointed as the brand ambassador of the event.[4][1][5]

Kumite 1 League
IndustryMixed martial arts League
Founded2017
FounderMohamedali Budhwani
Headquarters,
India
Key people
Mohamedali Budhwani Chairman & MD
ParentToyam Industries Limited
Websitekumite1league.com

History

Kumite 1 League is founded by Mohamedali Budhwani in 2017, with the purpose to promote and popularise the sport of Mixed Martial Arts in India. [2]

Events

Kumite 1 League 1.0 was the introductory event held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) Dome, Mumbai on September 28, 2018[4], in the presence of brand ambassador Mike Tyson.[6] The event was attended by international sports and entertainment personalities from India.[7] The event was broadcast in India on Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD and Sony Liv[8] and it was beamed across more than 80 countries.[9]

Bappi Lahiri composed a special jingle for Mike Tyson during his visit to India.[10] Music composer Asif Panjwani created the theme music for Kumite 1 League.[11] The MMA champion Nelson Paes won the Kumite 1 League's championship.[12] The inaugural season was won by Nelson Paes.[13]

Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt

In June 2019, It launched Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt, which is India's first-ever MMA talent hunt & Sports Reality TV show, searching for the best Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in India.[14][15]

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