Arshiyan Memon becomes the first-ever Indian to enter in to the octagon on TUF 33, the UFC’s legendary reality show. The Ultimate Fighter(TUF) season 33 cast the fighters of Flyweight and Welterweight division and Arshiyan Memon represent India in Flyweight division of TUF. Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) legends Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier face-off as a coach and looking to find out this year’s Ultimate Fighter.
About Arshiyan Memon
Arshiyan Memon have an undefeated professional MMA records of 7-0 with five wins via KO/TKO and two wins by submissions. Arshiyan has been well-known name in Indian MMA fans, primarily competing in Indian MMA promotion Matrix Fight Night(MFN). And his las fight was in Matrix Fight Night on August 31, 2024.
30 years old, Memon was born in May 9, 1995 in India and fighting out of Kalyan West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He started his kick-boxing journey in Mohan Planet Gym in 2014. He is fighting in 125lbs Flyweight division. Currently, Arshiyan Memon is on 7 fights winning streaks and undefeated Indian MMA fighter in Flyweight class.
Arshiyan also professionally fought on various national and international kick-boxing competitions and won a bronze medal at the Asian Pankration. He is also national kick-boxing champion. Now he is ready to represent Indian on UFC’s reality show named The Ultimate Fighter(TUF).
He signed with Matrix Fight Night which is Indian MMA promotion and his first fight was in MFN promotion on 2021 year.
Arshiyan also owns GYM named AM – Arshiyan Memon’s Martial Arts Academy located in Kalyan, Maharashtra.
According to Arshiyan Memon, his dream fight is Muhammad Mokaev.
What is TUF?
The Ultimate Fighter(TUF) is an legendary reality show organized by the UFC, designed to discover the new talents. TUF have already 32 seasons and produced many UFC stars like Tony Ferguson, Kamaru Usman, Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz and many more.
Arshiyan Memon participation in TUF 33
The participation of Arshiyan in TUF 33 is the remarkable milestone for the Indian MMA as he is selected as first Indian in this reality show.
The Ultimate Fighter(TUF) season 33 coached by UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen and Arshiyan compete into the flyweight division. As said by Arshiyan Memon, he has immense respect for both the TUF coaches teams-both coaches are legends. It doesn’t matter to him which side he is on. He is here to embrace the journey, stay focused, and bring the fight. Whichever team he is placed on, he will give it his all and enjoy every moment in TUF 33.
AS per Memon said to the UFC that “I’m a strong and resilient fighter, and I believe I have the mental and physical strength to handle any pressure situations. That’s why I’m here in TUF – and Inshallah, I will become The Ultimate Fighter.”
Its not only important to with the fights in TUF to get the UFC contract but fighter also need to win impressive with exiting fighting styles.
After the telecast of TUF 33 episode one, Arshiyan Memon is in Chael Sonnen team, with other flyweights fighters Roybert Echeverria, Joseph Morales, and Furkatbek Yokubov.
Colby Covington will be an assistantant coach for Team Sonnen on TUF 33.
How many fights to win to get the UFC contract in TUF 33?
For the UFC contract, Arshiyan first need to win 3 fights and then enter into the semifinal and if he win in semifinal then there is final fight of the flyweight division. And winner of that fight will get the UFC contract. But some fighter have an interesting fights or an exiting prospects in terms of fight then also chance to get the UFC contract.
Recently, from the India only one fighter Mridul Saikia was competed in Road To UFC Season 4. But unfortunatelly, He was KOed by the chinese fighter Agulali in his first Road to UFC fight.
FAQs :
Who is the biggest inspiration of Arshiyan Memon?
Arshiyan’s biggest inspiration is Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Arshiyan Memon next fight?
Arshiyan’s first fight in TUF 33 will be against Imanol Rodriguez from the Daniel Cormier team flyweight fighter.
How to watch The Ultimate Fighter(TUF) 33?
The Ultimate Fighter(TUF) season 33 debuts on Tuesday, May 27, at 10pm(ET) on ESPN 2 and ESPN+
Arshiyan’s MMA Ranking?
His Asia Pacific ranking is #98 and South Asia Pacific ranking is #2.