India, July 10 -- When most people are winding down after a long day, 24-year-old MMA fighter Vicky Singh Tomkyal begins his night shift as a security guard. But come sunrise and he swaps his guard uniform for training gear, to chase his dream of making it big in mixed martial arts. His relentless routine recently caught the internet's attention after a Reel showing him working security at a wedding went viral, clocking nearly two million views.

Hailing from Munsyari in Uttarakhand, Tomkyal says the security job isn't a backup plan but the only way to afford his training while supporting his family. "Training is expensive. I need a proper diet, and sometimes I have to pay for injuries too. My job as a security guard helps me support my f...