India's emerging MMA star Krishna Payasi gets spotlight in Suniel Shetty's Kumite Warrior Hunt

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India's rising MMA star and national Wushu player Krishna Payasi has hogged the limelight after a stunning display in Suniel Shetty's Kumite Warrior Hunt season 1.

Krishna, who is a Wushu athlete at the national level, participated in the show along with top 16 male and female MMA stars across the country.

Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt is a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament and reality television show that debuted in 2019. It is organized by Kumite 1 League, an Indian-based MMA promotion company.

The recently concluded season was hosted by Bollywood star Suniel Shetty. The six-episode series was released on February 12 on streaming platform, MX Player and Krishna Payasi is one of the most popular stars in the show.

Who is Krishna Payasi?

Krishna comes from a very humble family based out of Satna district in Madhya Pradesh. His father is a farmer and while growing up, his father single-handedly supported his family of six.

Krishna grew up with his parents Uma Kant Payasi (father), Ram Bai Payasi (mother), Anand Kumar Payasi (brother), Akhand Prakash Payasi (brother) and Neha Payasi (sister).

He was motivated by his family to dream big and was sent to Vashi in Navi Mumbai for higher studies, investing all their savings on him.

However, Krishna was not good academically and all his focus was on sports. It was in Mumbai that his journey as an MMA athlete started and he has not looked back since.

Krishna currently trains students in the Fight Elite MMA Academy and Combat MMA Academy in Mumbai.

"The best part about training others in the academy is that everyone from age 10-60 is equally enthusiastic and willing to learn", he said.

Krishna's training and diet

Krishna himself trains in the Combat MMA Academy for his upcoming events in both MMA and Wushu categories.

He is working with his team of doctors, physios and strength and conditioning coaches to be in the best possible shape for the upcoming professional season.

He is putting special focus on his dietary requirements and has a fixed diet plan prescribed by his team of experts. Krishna believes that home-made food is the best form of nutrition.

Apart from that, milk and ghee are some products which he normally consumes as they are very good for health. Hydration is also very important and he always gives special importance to his hydration plan.

Source: Media Release