MMA fighter Mairidin Newmai of Nagaland defeats Mark Abrillo at Soma Fight Series 16 in Indonesia via third-round submission.
DIMAPUR —MMA fighter Mairidin Newmai, representing India and training out of The Combat Academy (TCA), Nagaland, secured an international victory at Soma Fight Series 16 held in Indonesia on Saturday.
Competing against Mark Abrillo of the Philippines, Newmai delivered a victory via submission in the third round with a D’Arce choke.
According to an update from TCA Manager Victor Angami, the victory marks another significant achievement for Newmai and The Combat Academy, taking his professional record to 6-1 while bringing recognition to Nagaland and Indian combat sports on the international stage.
Newmai is currently training at Soma Fight Club in Indonesia, where he is gaining international training experience and sharpening his skills alongside foreign athletes.
His international training stint in Indonesia is sponsored by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio through the Chief Minister’s Sports Fund.