Indian MMA

Sumit Kumar vs. Ehtesham Ansari to Headline APFC India 1 on December 5

By LockerRoom Team December 3, 2025

Anthony Pettis FC will make its India debut with APFC India 1 on December 5, 2025, at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, featuring a 14-fight lineup highlighted by a high-stakes flyweight main event between Sumit Kumar and Ehtesham Ansari.

Kumar (5-1), ranked No. 11 in South Asia, enters the bout as a former Road to UFC fighter. Standing across from him will be India’s own Ansari (6-2), who has built his reputation on high-pressure grappling and relentless scrambles. Their three-round contest will serve as a pivotal moment for both men as APFC looks to establish a long-term presence in the Indian MMA landscape.

The co-main event will feature a compelling bantamweight clash between Niranjan Singh (2-1) and seasoned Russian veteran Murad Kurbanov (9-5). The main card also includes rising flyweight contender Bishal Sahu, undefeated welterweight Prathamesh Deshpande, and featherweight prospect Atharva Deshmukh, giving fans a diverse mix of regional and international talent.

The full lineup for APFC India 1 is listed below.

APFC India 1 – Full Fight Card (Bullet Points)

Date: December 5, 2025 | Venue: Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru | Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Main Event – Flyweight (Pro, 3x5)

  • Sumit Kumar (5-1) vs. Ehtesham Ansari (6-2)

Co-Main Event – Bantamweight (Pro, 3x5)

  • Singh Niranjan (2-1) vs. Murad Kurbanov (9-5)

Main Card

  • Bishal Sahu (7-3) vs. Mohammad Mahboob Khan (2-0) — Flyweight

  • Prathamesh Anil Deshpande (4-0) vs. Sumit Bhyan (3-2) — Welterweight

  • Atharva Deshmukh (2-0) vs. Aayush Dipu (0-0) — Featherweight

  • Prakhar Shubhasung (3-2) vs. Luka Pisaric (1-0) — Bantamweight

  • Mudassar Shaikh (1-0) vs. Angami Kekhrieneitso (3-0) — Featherweight

  • Shebin K Ibrahim (0-0) vs. Rayyan Butt (2-0) — Lightweight

  • Yusuf Raza (0-0) vs. Kishor Begur Kumar (0-0) — Flyweight

Preliminary Card

  • Thupten Dorji (0-0) vs. Sukhjeet Singh Panesar (1-0) — Amateur Flyweight

  • Bhakti Katudia (0-1) vs. Dipanjali Mishra — Amateur Women’s Strawweight

  • Tanu Jha (0-1) vs. Angel Patil (1-1) — Amateur Women’s Flyweight

  • P. Sumanth (0-0) vs. Ajay Sharma (0-0) — Amateur Flyweight

  • Venu Vardhan (0-1) vs. Chandan Harish (1-0) — Amateur Featherweight