MMA fighter from Arunachal to debut in India Pro Fight on December 19

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Taluk Hili, a 22-year-old mixed martial artist from Irgo village in Arunachal Pradesh, is all set to lock horns against rival Sagar Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh in the India Pro Fight to be held on December 19 at Nashik, Mumbai.

Hili's coach and trainer Deepak Rai said that Taluk would head out to Mumbai on December 16 and his test and checking for fitness will be done on December 18.

“If Taluk wins, he will get more chances to fight in international level and hence Pro Fight is very important to get tapology record,” Rai said.

Hili said that he would also be fighting in the Kickboxing Open Championship in Tamil Nadu on December 27.

Hili a black belt in kickboxing and taekwondo, and he dreams of becoming a successful martial artist who would represent the country in international events like the UFC.

(Edited by Ladiangti Rani)

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