Full Contact Championship – Announce – FCC 5 – Mumbai

Full Contact Championship – Announce – FCC 5 – Mumbai

Published on February 2, 2012 by The Editor in Full Contact Championship

Prashant Kumar President of Full Contact Championship, India has kindly sent us details of his latest event FCC 5

Amidst all the glamour and press coverage of the India’s  Super Fight League let’s not forget that their is an Indian MMA organisation that is already four events in. Full Contact Championship. FCC.

FCC 5 will be held at Famous Studios, Mahaxi, Mumbai

on Saturday Feb 25th 2012 from 7:30pm

Some information from the FCC facebook Page:

“FCC is a platform for talented Indian MMA fighters ( a majority of whom belong to rural India) to perform and prove themselves to the world. These fighters are highly skilled in Muay Thai, Karate, Grappling, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. They have undergone years of intense, demanding and disciplined training. They have honed their skills, sharpened their instincts and made weapons of their bodies…………..Now, the world will know their names”

The fights are to be held using MMA rules except Elbow or Knee Strikes to the Face are NOT allowed

Here’s some information on the fighters taking part:

SANDEEP “Power” YADAV:  Stands at 5ft 11in tall. He weighs in at 72kgs. Sandeep is a National Level Kickboxing Gold Medallist, and an expert in Muay Thai. He comes into FCC-5 with an unbeaten MMA record of 2-0, with two wins, and no losses. Sandeep has a very strong takedown defense, and tremendous Power in his kicks and punches. Sandeep is a member of the CRPF. Sandeep’s fight style is Muay Thai.

Sandeep Yadav will be Fighting Amjad Khan

AMJAD KHAN:  Stands at 5ft 9in tall. He hails from Calcutta. Amjad is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate. He is also a State Level Boxing Gold Medallist. For the past year, Amjad has been training in Mumay Thai, and Grappling. Amjad makes his MMA Debut in FCC-5 and fights a much more experienced and decorated fighter, Sandeep Yadav. But Amjad is not intimidated by Sandeep. Amjad’s fight style is Muay Thai

RAJU SHIRSAGAR: Raju stands at 5tft 9in tall. He weighs in at 85 kgs. Raju is a Black Belt in Karate. He is a National Shotokan Karate Gold Medallist. He also has a background in Desi Kushti. Raju comes into FCC-5 with an unbeaten MMA Record of 1-0, with one win and no loss. Raju’s fight style is MMA

Raju Shirsagar will be fighting Nitin Gaikwad

NITIN GAIKWAD:  Nitin Gaikwad. Stands at 5ft 10in tall. He weighs in at 83kgs. Nitin is a National Level Kickboxing Gold Medallist. He has also wrestled in the Akharas at Kolhapur since an early age. Nitin comes into FCC-5 with an  MMA Record of 1-1, with one win and  one loss. Nitin lost a Title Bout in FCC-4 to Javed Mulla. He is desperate for a re-match with Javed, and has his eyes on the FCC Belt. But before that, Nitin fights Raju Shirsagar in FCC-5.  Nitin’s Fight Style is MMA

AKSHEY ANAND:  Akshey Anand, stands at 6ft tall. He weighs in at 75kgs. Akshay is a powerful Kickboxer. He comes into FCC-5 with an MMA Record of 0-1, with one loss, and no win. Akshay needs a win to prove himself this time. He fights debutant Gaurav Pandey, and is training hard for a win. Akshay’s fight style is Kickboxing

Akshey Anana will be fighting Gaurav Pandey

GAURAV PANDEY:  Gaurav stands at 5ft 11in tall. He weighs in at 75kgs. Gaurav makes his MMA debut in FCC-5. Gaurav is a District Level Gold Medallist in Judo, District Level Bronze Medallist in Boxing, and State Level Gold Medallist in WuShu. Gaurav is a natural Brawler, and is confident of his skill. He fights Akshey Anand. Gaurav’s fight style is MMA

Other Fighters Who WIll Be Appearing On The Night (Match Up’s To Be Announced)

ALFAN HASHMI:Alfan stands at 5ft 9in tall. Alfan weighs in at 84kgs. Alfan was first noticed in a street fight, where he made good work of an opponent almost twice his size. His skills were then polished by Team FCC, who saw great potential in this youngster. Alfan makes his debut in MMA at FCC-5, and is willing to fight in any weight category, and against anyone. Alfan’s fight style is KickboxingJEET TOSHI: Jeet Toshi stands at 5ft 4in tall. She weighs in at 48kgs. She is 7 time National Kickboxing Gold Medallist in India, and is very talented. She has also been performing extremely well on the WuShu circuit. Jeet makes her MMA Debut in FCC-5. Jeet’s fight style is Kickboxing

SANGRAM “The Slammer” BHAKRE: Stands at 5ft 8in tall. He weighs in at 65kgs. Bhakre is a National Level Kickboxing and WuShu Gold Medallist. He is also an expert in Muay Thai. Bhakre has also Cross Trained in Desi Kushti at the Akharas in Kolhapur. Bhakre comes into FCC-5 with an unbeaten MMA Record of 2-0, with two wins and no losses. Sangram is famous for his signature Kushti style of picking up his opponents and Slamming them to the mat. He then finishes the fight with some serious Ground’n'Pound. He is now popularly referred to as Sangram ” The Slammer” Bhakre. Bhakre’s fight style is Muay Thai

SAGAR KADU: Stands at 5ft 5in tall. He weighs in at 60kgs. He has an unbeaten MMA record of 2-0 with 2 wins and no losses. Sagar is a National Kickboxing Gold Medallist, a State Wrestling Gold Medallist, and National Karate Gold Medallist. His fight style is MMA

SHIBASHISH BANERJEE:  Shibashish stands at 5ft 9in tall. He hails from Calcutta. He weighs in at 82kgs. Shibashish is a Muay Thai fighter, and is more popularly referred to as ” Mad Dog” for his aggression. Shibashish makes his MMA Debut in FCC-5 against another debutant, Alfan Hashmi. Shibashish is coming to Mumbai to make a mark in FCC-5. His fight style is Muay Thai.

Now I am aware that this event does not have the glamour that Super Fight League promises. What it is, is grassroots MMA. This is where the future champions of MMA will emerge from, fighting in these fights putting the time in, gaining good experience, giving then the opportunity for wider national and then international recognition. Future champions will one day emerge and Indian MMA will continue to grow.

If you are in the area when this event takes place, then I urge you to support these people so that MMA in India can find more homegrown talent.