Sangram Singh to face Wallochon in London on December 19

Indian wrestler-turned-MMA fighter Sangram Singh will return to action at FightStar Championship 39 in London on December 19. He is scheduled to face Malta's Wallochon in a bout billed as a Commonwealth title contest.The event will take place at indigo at The O2 in London.Sangram unbeaten in MMASangram, a former two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, has made an impressive start to his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He has won all four of his professional fights since making his debut in September 2024.He began his MMA journey with a 90-second victory over Pakistan's Ali Raza Nasir at the GAMA International Fighting Championship in Georgia. He later defeated Tunisia's Hakim Trabelsi and France's Florian Coudier before winning the STRIKE Asia Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.In his latest fight on July 19, Sangram knocked out Pakistan's Mohammed Abid Ali in just 80 seconds to claim the STRIKE Asia Championship.'Age is just a number', says SangramSpeaking about his upcoming fight, Sangram said he wants to continue challenging himself and represent India on the international stage."Age is just a number. What matters is your discipline, dedication and willingness to keep challenging yourself. I am happy to represent India on a global stage and continue this journey in mixed martial arts. This will also be my first visit to London, which makes the occasion even more special for me. I want to give my best inside the cage and inspire young Indians to believe that it is never too late to pursue a new dream."From wrestling to MMA at 40Sangram's move from professional wrestling to MMA at the age of 40 has drawn attention. His victories in international competitions have strengthened his aim of making a mark in the sport and encouraging more Indian athletes to explore MMA.FightStar Championship 39 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at indigo at The O2 in London.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.