India, July 20 -- Sangram Singh, who successfully transitioned from wrestling to MMA, scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Asian Championship title. He defeated Pakistani fighter Mohammad Abid Ali in just 1 minute and 20 seconds, registering his second victory over a Pakistani opponent and his fourth overall in MMA. The win also extended his unbeaten run in the sport.

The Malaysian crowd celebrated the victory with tremendous enthusiasm. One excited spectator came close to the ring after the fight and began chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". Speaking in his own language, he declared that "we will defeat these Pakistanis everywhere." Sangram Singh dedicated his victory to 1.4 billion Indians.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Abid Ali,...