In retrospect, it was a low-energy attire choice for the high-adrenaline and intense Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) championship that was happening in a steel cage. There were medics, coaches and help (they are called seconds, I learnt) shouting technical terms like “Dagestani handcuffs”, “takedown”, and “jab”. 3 6It took him two minutes to TKO (Technical Knock-out, a term I learnt while in the grounds) his opponent from the Philippines. In India, we still have to explain what MMA is, and that it is a legitimate sport,” said Banerjee. We want to create awareness that there are talented MMA fighters in Kolkata, so we can get the funds for this sport’s development,” added Banerjee.

Source: The Telegraph April 05, 2026 10:29 UTC