A - day of combat sports spectacle to feature professional and amateur MMA fighters from across India and international competitors
Mumbai
June 5th, 2026 : Warriors Dream Series (WDS) one of India’s leading Mixed Martial Arts
(MMA) promotions, has announced its upcoming flagship event, WDS Fight Night
17, scheduled to take place on June 6th, 2026 at the Sports Complex, Mumbai
University, Kalina. The 17th edition of the marquee MMA property will feature Ten
bouts across Pro MMA and Amateur MMA divisions, spanning Light Heavyweight,
Flyweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight, Catchweight, and
Welterweight categories a stacked card designed to deliver non-stop action from
the opening bell to the final horn.
Positioned
as one of India’s most anticipated MMA properties, the event will bring
together professional MMA athletes, rising amateur fighters, and international
competitors, reinforcing WDS’s growing role in shaping India’s combat sports
ecosystem. Founded by former MMA fighter Sanjivan Padwal and Promoter Sudhanshu
Srivastav WDS has hosted over 20 editions and more than 1,000 fights, has
played a significant role in strengthening India’s combat sports ecosystem and
expanding the growth of MMA across the country.
Commenting
on the announcement, Sanjivan Padwal, Founder, Warriors Dream Series, said
“Warriors Dream Series was created with a vision to provide Indian fighters
with a credible platform to compete at the highest level while inspiring the next
generation of athletes. Over the years, we have witnessed tremendous growth in
the sport, and Fight Night 17 will be another important milestone in our
journey. We are committed to delivering a world-class experience for athletes,
fans and partners while continuing to strengthen India’s MMA ecosystem.”
Sudhanshu
Srivastav, Promoter, Warriors Dream Series, added “The
popularity of mixed martial arts in India continues to rise, and Warriors Dream
Series is proud to be contributing to that momentum. Fight Night 17 will bring
together elite professional athletes and promising amateur talent on one
platform, creating exciting opportunities for fans, sponsors and the sport as a
whole. Our focus remains on building a sustainable, scalable and globally
competitive MMA platform from India. In that direction, we are endeavouring to
build a world-class MMA property from India often envisioned as the ‘UFC of
India’ in terms of scale, structure and competitive standards.”
Headlining
the evening is a highly anticipated Welterweight (77.1 kg) Main Event clash
between Kimson Tony and Ben Holdsworth, two seasoned competitors whose
contrasting styles promise a tactical, hard-fought battle that could go the
distance or end in devastating fashion.
The
full card features Ten high-stakes bouts. In the Pro MMA division: Varun Sanyal
vs. Karan Chauhan (Lightweight), Sangramsingh Godase vs. Sagar Dange
(Flyweight), Raj Singh Baghel vs. R. Rajkumar (Featherweight), Thiaumunilal vs.
A. Shabarish (Flyweight), Muhiddinov vs. Kesavan (Featherweight), and Ashok
Bagde vs. Rohit Raina (Bantamweight). In the Amateur MMA division: Syed Imad
Uddin vs. Gurjeet Chahal (Light Heavyweight), Suryansh Pathak vs. Nikhil
Prajapati, and Chhimey Nurbu Bodh vs. Nikhil Thapa (both Flyweight).
Event
Details
WDS
Fight Night 17 will be conducted over two days:
June
5, 2026: Official weigh-ins
June
6, 2026: Main Fight Night event
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The
event is expected to host 1,000–1,500 spectators, featuring professional and
amateur MMA bouts under the supervision of the Mixed Martial Arts Sports
Federation of India (MMASFI).
About
Warriors Dream Series
Warrior's
Dream Series (WDS) is among India's most leading Mixed Martial Arts promotions.
Through its flagship properties, Fight Night and Rising Stars, WDS has
established a credible platform for both emerging and established athletes to
compete and advance their professional careers.
With
more than 20 successful editions and over 1,000 professional and amateur bouts
hosted, WDS has played a significant role in strengthening India's combat
sports ecosystem and expanding the reach of MMA across the country.
Driven
by a commitment to athlete development, world-class event production, and fan
engagement, Warrior's Dream Series continues to build pathways for Indian
fighters while elevating the sport's profile on the national stage.