Nagaland: Kekhrieneitso clinches TKO victory at APFC

Nagaland’s rising MMA talent, Kekhrieneitso Angami, fighting out of The Combat Academy Nagaland, secured a decisive victory at Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC) India 1 held in Bengaluru on December 5.
The event was streamed live worldwide on UFC Fight Pass, marking a historic moment for Indian MMA.
Competing in the Professional Featherweight division, Kekhrieneitso faced Pune’s Mudassar Shaikh and dominated the bout, sealing a second-round win via Technical Knockout (TKO).
The victory marks a significant milestone in his professional career and highlights his growing presence in the national MMA circuit.
APFC- established in 2021 by former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis—provides a global platform for rising mixed-martial-arts athletes.
Since its 2022 debut, the promotion has expanded rapidly across the United States and recently entered international markets. APFC India 1 is the organisation’s first India-based card to be broadcast on UFC Fight Pass, offering Indian fighters unprecedented global visibility.
For athletes like Kekhrieneitso, competing on such a platform is transformative—placing them before international audiences, enhancing career prospects, and potentially drawing interest from larger promotions and sponsors.
With this win, Kekhrieneitso and The Combat Academy Nagaland have not only brought pride to the state but also showcased Nagaland’s emergence in the global MMA landscape.