BANGKOK: Facing one of the toughest tests of his career against Chinese MMA artist ‘Zhao Zhi Kang with a record of (10-2), Pakistan’s Waqar “Psycho” Umar came out victorious with his hands raised in the air.
In the main card of ONE Championship on Saturday at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, “The Psycho” emerged victorious with Rear-Naked-Choke (RNC) over Chinese top grappler ‘Zhao Zhi Kang’. Zhao used his left kick and right to set up takedowns, while Waqar successfully defended himself on the ground.
Umar vaunted grappling, for the most part, scrambling out of dangerous positions. In Round 1, Waqar Umar managed to secure back control and he searched for RNC and finally got the position on Zhao and won the match at ONE Championship.
After the victory, Waqar thanked his teammates at Rogue Fitness and MMA, Lahore and the nation for always standing behind him in ups and downs.
Waqar’s manager said: “It is the biggest day in fighter’s professional career. He faced too much criticism in past when he lost a couple of fights in ONE FC. Finally, he is back on the winning track and we are looking forward to upcoming fights because it’s the beginning of a new era not only in Waqar’s career but in Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan.”
Waqar’s Coach Jahanzeb Rashad said, “By the grace of God they executed the game plan and got the results in our favour.”
“Zhao was good in striking and takedowns to have seen in his previous fights. Our plan was to submit him on the ground and we successfully achieved the goal.” the coach said.
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I wonder if he will be able to beat Indians, Europeans, Americans or African players who sport considerable muscles and upper body strength. India has consistently won Gold medals in the wrestling in Olympics. Indian and Pakistani MMA fight will be great.
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