New Delhi, May 15 -- Indian MMA star and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh is set to create history once again as he prepares for his fourth professional MMA bout at the Malaysia Strike MMA Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In a landmark moment for Indian mixed martial arts, Sangram will become the first Indian fighter to compete for the prestigious Asia Championship title, according to a release.

The highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on July 19, where Sangram Singh will face experienced Pakistani MMA fighter Abid Ali, who has already secured several victories in international MMA competitions.

The invitation for the championship was extended by Malaysia Strike MMA Championship organiser Muhammad Lu...