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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

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] Baluchistan 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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