Ketan Uppadhyay Set for His First WDS Appearance at Fight Night 18
Ketan Uppadhyay Set for His First WDS Appearance at Fight Night 18 A new stage awaits Ketan Uppadhyay. The 22-year-old Crosstrain Fight Club fighter is set to make his first appearance in the Warriors Dream Series (WDS) at WDS Fight Night 18, adding another important competition to his growing MMA journey. Ketan enters the event representing Crosstrain Fight Club in the bantamweight category. The official fight poster lists him at 177 cm and representing India. This is not Ketan’s first MMA fight. Instead, WDS Fight Night 18 gives him an opportunity to compete under a new promotion and test his existing skills against a fresh competitive challenge. A New Stage for Ketan Uppadhyay For an experienced MMA athlete, entering a new promotion brings its own set of challenges. A different event environment, a different opponent and a different competitive atmosphere can all test a fighter’s preparation. Ketan’s first WDS appearance is therefore another opportunity to take the experience he has already built through MMA competition and bring it into a new setting. The goal remains the same: stay composed, execute the game plan and continue improving every time he competes. Representing Crosstrain Fight Club Ketan will step into the cage representing Crosstrain Fight Club, continuing the club’s growing presence in Indian combat sports. At Crosstrain, MMA preparation is built around developing a complete fighter rather than focusing on a single discipline. That includes: Striking — developing boxing, kickboxing and stand-up fundamentals. Wrestling — working on takedowns, control and takedown defence. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — building submission skills, positional control and ground defence. Conditioning — preparing the body to maintain performance throughout a fight. Fight IQ — learning how to make the right decisions while under pressure. Bringing these skills together is what turns individual techniques into an effective MMA game. Why the WDS Opportunity Matters A fighter’s development is shaped by the level of competition they continue to face. Ketan’s first appearance in WDS gives him another competitive environment in which to test his strengths and identify areas for further improvement. Every fight provides information. It can reveal what works under pressure, where adjustments are needed and what should be improved before the next competition. That process is an important part of building a long-term MMA career. Ketan in the Bantamweight Division Ketan is listed in the bantamweight category, where speed, movement and technical decision-making can play a major role. Fighters in the division need to be comfortable transitioning between striking and grappling while maintaining pace and composure. A fight can change in seconds. A striking exchange can lead to a takedown. A takedown can lead to positional grappling. A scramble can quickly return the fight to the feet. That makes complete preparation essential. Crosstrain’s Growing Competition Culture Ketan’s WDS appearance is another example of the competitive culture being developed at Crosstrain Fight Club. The club brings together athletes interested in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing and grappling, creating an environment where training can extend beyond fitness and into serious skill development and competition. For athletes across Noida, Delhi NCR and Faridabad, this kind of environment provides a pathway for people who want to develop their combat sports skills with competition in mind. A New Promotion, Another Challenge Ketan already knows what it feels like to compete in MMA. Now he gets to experience that competition inside the Warriors Dream Series. His first WDS appearance is another chapter—not the beginning of his MMA journey, but another step in it. At 22, Ketan continues to build experience while representing Crosstrain Fight Club and Indian combat sports. What Comes Next? The next step is simple: compete, learn and keep moving forward. For Ketan Uppadhyay, WDS Fight Night 18 is another opportunity to put his preparation to the test and continue developing as a competitive MMA fighter. For Crosstrain Fight Club, it is another moment to support an athlete taking on a new challenge. New promotion. New challenge. Same commitment to the fight. Ketan Uppadhyay Set for His First WDS Appearance at Fight Night 18 A new stage awaits Ketan Uppadhyay. The 22-year-old Crosstrain Fight Club fighter is set to make his first appearance in the Warriors Dream Series (WDS) at WDS Fight Night 18, adding another important competition to his growing MMA journey. Ketan enters the event representing Crosstrain Fight Club in the bantamweight category. The official fight poster lists him at 177 cm and representing India. This is not Ketan’s first MMA fight. Instead, WDS Fight Night 18 gives him an opportunity to compete under a new promotion and test his existing skills against a fresh competitive challenge. A New Stage for Ketan Uppadhyay For an experienced MMA athlete, entering a new promotion brings its own set of challenges. A different event environment, a different opponent and a different competitive atmosphere can all test a fighter’s preparation. Ketan’s first WDS appearance is therefore another opportunity to take the experience he has already built through MMA competition and bring it into a new setting. The goal remains the same: stay composed, execute the game plan and continue improving every time he competes. Representing Crosstrain Fight Club Ketan will step into the cage representing Crosstrain Fight Club, continuing the club’s growing presence in Indian combat sports. At Crosstrain, MMA preparation is built around developing a complete fighter rather than focusing on a single discipline. That includes: Striking — developing boxing, kickboxing and stand-up fundamentals. Wrestling — working on takedowns, control and takedown defence. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — building submission skills, positional control and ground defence. Conditioning — preparing the body to maintain performance throughout a fight. Fight IQ — learning how to make the right decisions while under pressure. Bringing these skills together is what turns individual techniques into an effective MMA game. Why the WDS Opportunity Matters A fighter’s development is shaped by the level of competition they continue to face. Ketan’s first appearance in WDS gives him another competitive environment in which to test his strengths and identify areas for further
Amit Amauriya at ATURTO 4.0: Crosstrain Fight Club
Amit Amauriya Takes on ATURTO 4.0: Crosstrain Fighter Makes His Mark in the Flyweight Grand Prix Introduction The path to MMA stardom is built through challenges, competition, and the constant pursuit of improvement. For fighters at Crosstrain Fight Club, that journey means stepping onto some of the toughest stages in Indian combat sports and testing their skills against high-level competition. One such fighter is Amit Amauriya, who recently represented Crosstrain Fight Club at ATURTO 4.0 in Itanagar, competing in the prestigious Flyweight Grand Prix. The event brought together fighters from across India to compete for the coveted 125-pound flyweight championship title, with Amit Amauriya among the athletes looking to make their mark. Amit Amauriya Steps Into the High-Level MMA Arena Amit Amauriya’s appearance at ATURTO 4.0 marks another important step in his development as an MMA fighter. Mixed martial arts requires competitors to be well-rounded athletes. Fighters need to develop skills across multiple disciplines, including striking, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and conditioning, while also learning how to apply those skills effectively inside the cage. At Crosstrain Fight Club, athletes are encouraged to develop this complete skill set and continuously test themselves through competition. ATURTO 4.0 was held in Itanagar on April 25, 2026, with the Flyweight Grand Prix designed to crown the promotion’s first-ever flyweight champion. Amit advanced to the semifinals after his scheduled opponent failed to make the required weight. From the Training Room to the MMA Cage For Amit and the other young fighters training at Crosstrain, competition plays an important role in development. Through regular MMA training in Noida and Delhi NCR, athletes build the technical, physical, and mental skills needed to compete against experienced combat sports athletes. While training provides the foundation, real competition creates a different kind of learning experience. Fighting against another athlete under pressure teaches competitors how to perform when their skills are truly tested. Every competition helps fighters develop important abilities such as: Fighting effectively under pressure Applying techniques in real match situations Maintaining conditioning throughout a fight Making quick decisions inside the cage Adapting their game plan during competition Learning from both successes and mistakes For fighters like Amit Amauriya, every match becomes another opportunity to gain experience and improve. Crosstrain Fight Club’s Journey in Combat Sports Crosstrain Fight Club has built a strong reputation for developing athletes across multiple combat sports disciplines. The club has particularly made its presence felt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling, with its athletes competing at major national and international-level events, including the ADCC India Open. At the 2023 ADCC India Open, Crosstrain athletes achieved podium finishes across different weight classes. Ketan Upadhyay won gold, while Amit Amauriya secured a bronze medal. These achievements reflect the competitive culture at Crosstrain Fight Club and the club’s focus on developing athletes who are prepared to compete at the highest levels. The Future Looks Bright for Amit Amauriya Amit Amauriya’s appearance at ATURTO 4.0 is another milestone in what promises to be a continuing MMA journey. Like every fighter at Crosstrain Fight Club, Amit’s development is built around consistent training, competition, discipline, and continuous improvement. Each fight presents a new challenge and an opportunity to sharpen his skills. As he looks ahead to his next opportunity, the focus remains the same: train harder, compete regularly, learn from every experience, and continue moving toward the highest levels of the sport. Crosstrain Fight Club remains committed to helping athletes pursue that journey through structured MMA training in Noida, MMA classes in Delhi NCR, BJJ training in Noida, wrestling training in Noida, and combat sports training in Noida. Train. Compete. Improve. From the training mats to national-level competitions, fighters such as Amit Amauriya represent the competitive mindset that drives Crosstrain Fight Club. For athletes looking to develop their skills and compete in combat sports, the right training environment can make all the difference. Crosstrain Fight Club continues to build that environment for the next generation of MMA fighters in India. Amit Amauriya Takes on ATURTO 4.0 Introduction The path to MMA stardom is built through challenges, competition, and the constant pursuit of improvement. For fighters at Crosstrain Fight Club, that journey means stepping onto some of the toughest stages in Indian combat sports and testing their skills against high-level competition. One such fighter is Amit Amauriya, who recently represented Crosstrain Fight Club at ATURTO 4.0 in Itanagar, competing in the prestigious Flyweight Grand Prix. The event brought together fighters from across India to compete for the coveted 125-pound flyweight championship title, with Amit Amauriya among the athletes looking to make their mark. Amit Amauriya Steps Into the High-Level MMA Arena Amit Amauriya’s appearance at ATURTO 4.0 marks another important step in his development as an MMA fighter. Mixed martial arts requires competitors to be well-rounded athletes. Fighters need to develop skills across multiple disciplines, including striking, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and conditioning, while also learning how to apply those skills effectively inside the cage. At Crosstrain Fight Club, athletes are encouraged to develop this complete skill set and continuously test themselves through competition. ATURTO 4.0 was held in Itanagar on April 25, 2026, with the Flyweight Grand Prix designed to crown the promotion’s first-ever flyweight champion. Amit advanced to the semifinals after his scheduled opponent failed to make the required weight. From the Training Room to the MMA Cage For Amit and the other young fighters training at Crosstrain, competition plays an important role in development. Through regular MMA training in Noida and Delhi NCR, athletes build the technical, physical, and mental skills needed to compete against experienced combat sports athletes. While training provides the foundation, real competition creates a different kind of learning experience. Fighting against another athlete under pressure teaches competitors how to perform when their skills are truly tested. Every competition helps fighters develop important abilities such as: Fighting effectively under pressure Applying techniques in real match situations Maintaining conditioning throughout a fight Making quick decisions inside the cage Adapting their game plan during competition Learning from both