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Fight Pundit League 1: Flamingo Jiu Jitsu crowned champions in final

By LockerRoom Team September 17, 2025

In a dramatic conclusion to the Fight Pundit League Event 5, Flamingo Jiu Jitsu emerged as champions, edging out Kranos MMA by a single point in the final bout of the night to win 11–10. The championship was decided by a crucial under-60-second submission bonus in the opening round of the final.

The action-packed event featured three team matchups, culminating in a tense finale that showcased some of India’s most promising jiu-jitsu athletes.

Semifinal 1: Kranos MMA def. Flamingo Jiu Jitsu, 12–9

After trailing early, Kranos MMA rallied late to overcome Flamingo Jiu Jitsu.

  • Round 1: Havish vs. Braveen – Flamingo by Points (0–3)

  • Round 2: Niranjan vs. Rohit – Kranos by Points (3–3)

  • Round 3: Soumik vs. Braveen – Flamingo by Submission (3–6)

  • Round 4: Prasanjit vs. Srinivas – Flamingo by Submission (3–9)

  • Round 5: Soumik vs. Shubham – Kranos by Submission (6–9)

  • Round 6: Niranjan vs. Rohit – Kranos by Submission (9–9)

  • Round 7: Havish vs. Kushagra – Kranos by Points (12–9)

Semifinal 2: Flamingo Jiu Jitsu def. Octafit, 13–8

Despite a strong start from Octafit, Flamingo responded with a string of submissions to claim the second spot in the final.

  • Round 1: Ravi vs. Srinivas – Octafit by Submission ( Bonus) (4–0)

  • Round 2: Lohit vs. Braveen – Flamingo by DQ (4–3)

  • Round 3: Adarsh vs. Shubham – Flamingo by Submission (4–6)

  • Round 4: Pawan vs. Shubham – Draw (5–7)

  • Round 5: Ravi vs. Braveen – Octafit by Submission (8–7)

  • Round 6: Adarsh vs. Kushagra – Flamingo by Submission (8–10)

  • Round 7: Pawan vs. Rohit – Flamingo by Submission (8–13)

Final: Flamingo Jiu Jitsu def. Kranos MMA, 11–10

In a tightly contested final, Flamingo Jiu Jitsu secured the Event 5 title by the slimmest of margins. An under-60-second submission in the first round gave Flamingo the bonus point that proved decisive.

  • Round 1: Soumik vs. Srinivas – Flamingo by Submission ( Bonus) (0–4)

  • Round 2: Prasanjit vs. Charan – Kranos by Points (3–4)

  • Round 3: Havish vs. Rohit – Flamingo by Submission (3–7)

  • Round 4: Niranjan vs. Braveen – Kranos by Points (6–7)

  • Round 5: Prasanjit vs. Srinivas – Flamingo by Submission (6–10)

  • Round 6: Niranjan vs. Rohit – Kranos by Submission (9–10)

  • Round 7: Havish vs. Shubham – Draw (10–11)

Event 5 Summary

  • Semifinal 1: Kranos MMA def. Flamingo Jiu Jitsu, 12–9

  • Semifinal 2: Flamingo Jiu Jitsu def. Octafit, 13–8

  • Final: Flamingo Jiu Jitsu def. Kranos MMA, 11–10

Flamingo’s championship run was powered by multiple submission victories and a pivotal under-60-second finish, which provided the extra point needed to secure the league title.