Nitesh Yadav
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| Born | April 20, 1995 Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
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| Relatives | Manish Yadav (brother) |
Nitesh Yadav (born April 20, 17 1995) is an Indian professional MMA star,[1] combat specialist, entrepreneur and celebrity trainer. He is a 5-time national champion and a black belt in various forms of martial arts like Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Muaythai and Wushu.[2][3]
Early life
Nitesh was born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh to Mohan Lal Yadav and Geeta Devi in a very humble family. Nitesh moved to Mumbai at a very early age, thanks to the efforts of his father. The young boy, hailing from a very humble background was always fascinated by fights and hand combat. Nitesh's first exposure in martial arts came in his government school, when he was in the third standard.
Fascinated by the sight of Karate classes on a ground beside his school, Nitesh wanted to be one of those kids in white uniform and belt , throwing in the kicks and punches. To find his own coaching fees, young Nitesh started selling newspapers and that's how his career took off.
Career
Nitesh currently competes in the MMA circuit. He has a professional record of wins and 2 losses. Nitesh is a star name in the Super Fight League (SFL), where he has represented the Tamil Veerans and Goa Pirates.[4][5]
Before his professional MMA career, Nitesh dominated the national martial arts circuit. He is a 5-time national gold medallist in kickboxing - a stellar record.[6]
Apart from being a professional MMA athlete, Nitesh is also a celebrity-trainer.[7] He is the founder of Combat MMA Academy - an institution where he trains a number of Indian celebrities including Jim Sarbh, Divya Agarwal, Varun Sood.[8][9][10]
Achievements & Honours
- Professional MMA athlete with record of 2 Wins and 2 Losses
- 5-time National Champion (WAKO)
- National Muaythai Champion
- National Wushu player
- 2nd Dan Taekwondo Blackbelt
- 2nd Dan Blackbelt in Kickboxing
Personal Life
Nitesh Yadav was born on April 20, 1995 in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. He was born to Mohan Lal Yadav (father) and Geeta Devi (mother) in a humble family. He moved to Mumbai at a young age and completed his education in the city. His younger brother, Manish Yadav, is a cricketer.
Nitesh currently resides in Mumbai.
References
- ↑ "Rise of kickboxer Nitesh Yadav to MMA fighter". ANI News. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Nitesh Yadav MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Combat MMA Academy". www.bharatibiz.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Meet Nitesh Yadav, India's latest sensation in MMA". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Road to the Cage: MMA star Nitesh Yadav gears up to step into the ring once again". www.mykhel.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "MMA Star and Celebrity Trainer Nitesh Yadav Gives a Sneak Peek Into Training Routines of Popular Stars". News18. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Celebrity-trainer Nitesh Yadav sets a benchmark in the Indian MMA circuit". Mid-day. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Nitesh Yadhav | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ Bedi, Harddit (7 August 2022). "Everything about Nitesh Yadav, the latest rising star in Indian mixed martial arts » FirstSportz". firstsportz.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "Nitesh Yadav on LinkedIn: #ufc #mma #boxing #mmatraining #ko #dogfight #danawhite #conormcgregor…". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.