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Shahzaib Rind

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Shahzaib Rind
BornQuetta, Balochistan, Pakistan[1]
NicknameKing Khan
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionLightweight
StyleWushu / Sanda
Fighting out ofQuetta, Pakistan
TeamRed Dragon / Wilson Wushu Academy
TrainerAsim Zaidi
Years active2023–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins6
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision2
Losses0
By knockout0
By submission0
By decision0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Websiteshahzaibrindh.com

Shahzaib Rind is a Pakistani Wushu fighter and a professional mixed martial artist, who competes in the lightweight division of the Karate Combat and ONE Championship.[2] He is ranked number one in Pakistan with a combined Wushu and Kickboxing record of 75-4.[3][4][5] He is Pakistan’s first-ever world champion in Karate Combat event.[6]

Career

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In April 2023, Rind secured a win in the Karate Combat's debut against Venezuela's Gabo Diaz at the KC-38 event in Miami.[7]

In May 2023, Rind defeated the French karteka Tommy Azouz at Karate Combat's KC-39 event in Miami.[8]

In September 2023, Rind defeated Carlos Guerra, a Mexican MMA fighter in a bare-knuckle fight in Florida, USA.[9][10]

In April 2024, Rind defeated India's Rana Singh during the Karate Combat's KC-45 event in Dubai.[11][12][13] Indian actor Salman Khan, who was on the spot, admired him for knocking out his opponent in less than 20 seconds.[14][15][16][17] He got government job after winning this fight.[18]

In September 2024, Rind won the Karate Combat Championship (KC-49) in Singapore, after defeating Brazil’s Bruno Roberto De Assis in the final.[6][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]

Award / Reception

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Former Federal Minister Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind announced reward for him.[28] Army chief appreciated him on his success.[29] Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti assured all possible support for him.[30][31] Speaker of assembly[32] and Prime Minister of Pakistan congratulate him.[33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Winning with character: Shahzaib Rind's journey | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 27 April 2024. Born and raised in Balochistan's capital, Shahzaib's early years were far from conventional.
  2. ^ "Shahzaib Rindh's Player Profile - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Karate Combat: Shahzaib Rind". karate.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Shahzaib "King" Rindh". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 26 October 2018.
  5. ^ "How Wushu Gave Shahzaib Rindh A Path To International Success". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 4 September 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Shahzaib Rindh becomes Pakistan's first-ever world champion in Karate Combat event". DAWN.COM. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  7. ^ "When Talent Meets Opportunity: Shahzaib Rindh Makes History In Miami". The Friday Times. 18 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Pakistani martial art player Shahzaib Rind defeats French opponent in KC39". GNN. 22 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Shahzaib Rind defeats Mexican fighter in MMA bare-knuckle fight". 24newshd.tv. September 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "Fighter Profile". Fight Matrix.
  11. ^ Ghaffar, Abdul (23 April 2024). "MMA fighter Shahzaib Rind decries govt's lack of support after Dubai triumph over India". DAWN.
  12. ^ "Pakistan beats India 2-1 in Karate Combat 45 competition in Dubai". Arab News. 21 April 2024.
  13. ^ "MMA fighter Shahzaib Rind decries govt's lack of support after Dubai triumph over India". DAWN.COM. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  14. ^ "Shahzaib Rind reveals what Salman Khan said to him after beating Indian fighter". Aaj English TV. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  15. ^ "Fighter Shahzaib Rind reveals reason for slapping Indian fighter". ARY NEWS. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  16. ^ "Slapped Indian fighter for abusing me, talking inappropriately about Pakistan: Shahzaib Rind". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  17. ^ "Shahzaib Rind shares how Salman Khan hailed his victory over Indian Karate player". Aaj English TV. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  18. ^ "Pakistan's Shahzaib Rind rewarded with Job, cash after karate win against India". www.samaa.tv. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  19. ^ "Shahzaib Rind wins World Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  20. ^ "Pakistan's Shahzaib Rindh wins Karate Combat KC-49 Championship in Singapore". The Express Tribune. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  21. ^ "Karate champion Shahzaib Rind gets hero's welcome in Quetta". DAWN.COM. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  22. ^ "Pakistan's Shahzaib Rind wins World Karate CLH Championship". Dunya News. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  23. ^ "Shahzaib Rind receives heroic welcome after clinching world title". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  24. ^ "Pakistani 'Karate Kid' Shahzaib Rind enters the global ring". Arab News. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  25. ^ "Pakistan's Shahzaib wins MMA global C'ship". The Express Tribune. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  26. ^ "Shahzaib wins World Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  27. ^ "Shahzaib Rind Wins Karate Combat KC-49 Championship". The Nation. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  28. ^ "Former Federal Minister announces reward for Karate Champion Shahzaib Rind". The Express Tribune. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  29. ^ "Army chief meets MMA champion Shahzaib Rind, boxer Amir Khan". The Express Tribune. 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  30. ^ "CM Bugti felicitates Shahzaib Rind, assures all possible support from Balochistan govt". The Nation. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  31. ^ "Shahzaib Rind receives hero's welcome in Quetta". Dunya News. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  32. ^ "NA Speaker felicitates Shahzaib Rind on winning Karate Combat World Championship". 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  33. ^ "PM felicitates Shahzaib Rind for winning Int'l Karate Combat Championship". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
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