India’s Yadwinder Singh looks to derail the hype around Pakistan’s Ismail Khan at Brave CF 92

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Indian MMA veteran Yadwinder Singh and Pakistan's Ismail Khan will face off at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain on December 15 in one of the five India vs. Pakistan bouts on the card.

Both fighters enter the clash riding high on recent victories, raising the stakes for this highly anticipated showdown. For Yadwinder, who will make his BRAVE CF debut at the event, the fight is an opportunity to derail the hype surrounding Ismail Khan and secure a win for Team India.

Yadwinder began his MMA career in 2014 and was one of the few Indian fighters actively competing internationally in the early 2010s. He remained undefeated in his first five fights across Asia, establishing himself as a leading figure in Indian MMA at the time.

Interestingly, Yadwinder's first career loss came in an India vs. Pakistan matchup in 2016, where he was edged out via decision by Uloomi Karim. Following this setback, he took a two-year hiatus, fought once more, and then went on another six-year break.

Having returned to action in 2024, Yadwinder has already fought twice this year and is gearing up for his third fight against Ismail Khan at BRAVE CF 92. While representing India in the iconic rivalry will be his biggest motivation, the bout also presents an opportunity to revive his career.

Ismail Khan, on the other hand, is coming off an impressive victory at BRAVE CF 85, where he submitted World Wrestling Championship medalist Bagylan Zhakansha, becoming the first fighter to defeat the Kazakh.

Ismail's performance has made him the hottest name in Pakistani MMA. Securing a win over Ismail, who has already showcased his calibre on the global stage, would be a career-defining moment for Yadwinder.

BRAVE CF 92 will serve as the year-ending event for BRAVE Combat Federation, following BRAVE CF 91 on December 13. Both events will be part of the BRAVE International Combat Week which is set to become the Combat Sports Festival in the world.