Vashi: India's Jeko Laishram delivered a spectacular performance in the main event of the Warriors Dream Series' Fight Night 18, defeating Philippines fighter Kimbert Alintozon at the CIDCO Convention Centre in Vashi. In the co-main event, India's Gaganpal Singh Dua also secured an impressive victory over Tarun M. Hiremath.

The two-day MMA event, held on August 28 and 29 at the CIDCO Convention Centre, featured thrilling bouts and high-intensity action. Fight Night 18, the 18th edition of the Warriors Dream Series, showcased 12 professional MMA contests, including five international matchups.

Indian fighters faced tough competition from athletes representing the Philippines and Russia. The event featured three India-Philippines bouts and two India-Russia clashes, giving Indian fighters a valuable opportunity to test their skills against experienced international opponents.

With fighters displaying diverse combat styles, techniques and international experience, every contest added to the excitement. Laishram's main-event victory emerged as one of the biggest highlights of the competition, as he overcame Alintozon to register a memorable win for India.

The event also gave Indian MMA fighters an important platform to showcase their technical abilities, fighting skills and mental strength against competitors from established combat sports markets such as the Philippines and Russia.

A large number of MMA enthusiasts turned up at the venue to witness the action-packed contests. The successful conclusion of Fight Night 18 further highlighted the growing popularity of professional MMA in India and the role of the Warriors Dream Series in providing Indian fighters exposure to international-level competition.