Kumite 1 League


The Kumite 1 League is a mixed martial arts league and martial arts promotion, based in Mumbai, India. The league is supported by the World Kickboxing Network and backed by Toyam Industries. 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.

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.

Events

Kumite 1 League 1.0 was the introductory event held at the National Sports Club of India Dome, Mumbai on September 28, 2018, in the presence of brand ambassador Mike Tyson. The event was attended by international sports and entertainment personalities from India. The event was broadcast in India on Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD and Sony Liv and it was beamed across more than 80 countries.
Bappi Lahiri composed a special jingle for Mike Tyson during his visit to India. Music composer Asif Panjwani created the theme music for Kumite 1 League. The MMA champion Nelson Paes won the Kumite 1 League's championship. The inaugural season was won by Nelson Paes.

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 athletes in India.