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ITANAGAR, 10 Dec<\/strong>: Aturto, one of India’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promoters, based in Arunachal Pradesh and founded by Higio Taarak and Hage Omo, is all set to host its most ambitious event yet – ‘Aturto 2.3, The Next Chapter’.<\/p>\n Aturto began in 2023, and has since completed five editions.<\/p>\n Addressing reporters at the press club here on Tuesday, Aturto CEO Higio Taarak said, “Each year, Aturto organises three events – two<\/p>\n \u00a0in the districts of Arunachal and the final edition in capital city Itanagar. This highly anticipated event will take place on 21 December at Waii International Hotel, Itanagar, marking a historic moment for MMA in Arunachal and beyond.”<\/p>\n He said that the event is particularly significant as Aturto officially transitions to professional status for the first time. “Fighters from across the globe are set to participate, bringing unprecedented international recognition to Arunachal,” he informed.<\/p>\n Taarak said that the event’s transition to the professional status “opens up earning opportunities for fighters, empowering athletes from Arunachal, the Northeast and across India to pursue MMA as a career.”<\/p>\n Taarak continued, “Aturto has already laid the foundation for success through its ‘Get Stronger with Aturto’ initiative.”<\/p>\n Earlier, in collaboration with the Arunachal Press Club, the Nigla Rehab Khamir and personnel of the Itanagar police, Aturto conducted three impactful workshops to promote fitness, resilience, and awareness on MMA.<\/p>\n “By hosting this pro event, Aturto is placing Arunachal on the global MMA map, creating pathways for athletes to represent the state and the country on an international stage,” said Taarak.<\/p>\n He further informed: “For the first time, auditions for ring girls were held with the aim of celebrating glamour beyond stigma. This initiative seeks to empower participants while redefining traditional roles in MMA events.”<\/p>\n The fight card features some of India’s top MMA talents and international competitors, promising a thrilling night of skill, power and grit.<\/p>\n \n The pro fight card:<\/p>\n Kim Jun Seok (South Korea) – Team Poma<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Punyajit Likharu (Assam) – Crosstrain<\/p>\n Jeko Laishram (Manipur) – RMX<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Laki Weshi (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n Kishore (Karnataka) – BK<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Diyo Rimo (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n PMS Dwangliana (Mizoram) – Team Joseph<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Nisham Waii (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n Anubhav Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) – Crosstrain<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Nyke Singpho (Arunachal Pradesh) – Gymvengers<\/p>\n The semi-pro fight card:<\/p>\n Adnan Deshmukh (Maharashtra) – WFC<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Yumter Taipodia (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n Synrop Wahlang (Meghalaya) – Team Revolution<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Lomdik Tath (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n Pankaj Das (Assam) – Dojang<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Onseng Lee Singpho Shwkhaw (Arunachal Pradesh)<\/p>\n Kago Tamang (MMA Ziro)<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Gyamar Aviro (Gymvengers, Naharlagun)<\/p>\n Bantiplang Khongwir (Mizoram) – Team Revolution<\/p>\n vs<\/p>\n Sonam Wangchuk (Arunachal Pradesh) – Team Illegal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ITANAGAR, 10 Dec: Aturto, one of India’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promoters, based in Arunachal Pradesh and founded by Higio Taarak and Hage Omo, is all set to host its most ambitious event yet – ‘Aturto 2.3, The Next Chapter’. Aturto began in 2023, and has since completed five editions. 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