What Happened on Day 8 of the Pro Panja League? Yuvraj Verma and Suhail Khan Almost Came to Blows!

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Key Takeaways
- Jaipur Veers secured a close victory over MP Hathodas.
- Sher-e-Ludhiana achieved a dominant win against Mumbai Muscle.
- Muzahir Saidu equalled the league record for the fastest pin.
- Yuvraj Verma was named Player of the Day after a thrilling match.
- The day featured intense rivalries and near confrontations.
Gwalior, Aug 12 (NationPress) Jaipur Veers triumphed over MP Hathodas with a score of 18-14, while Sher-e-Ludhiana celebrated a stunning 22-4 victory against Mumbai Muscle in thrilling arm-wrestling encounters during both the undercard and main card events on Day 8 of the Pro Panja League Season 2 this Tuesday.
The day’s highlight occurred in the main card of fixture 1 within the 100+ kg category, where Muzahir Saidu exhibited remarkable skill, pinning Tushar Awasthi in a record-equalling 0.13 seconds. This feat matched the league's fastest pin record previously set by Satnam Singh of Kiraak Hyderabad. Both Mazahir and Satnam now share the lead in the Bullet Badshaho ka Badshah standings.
In a noteworthy performance, Yuvraj Verma from Mumbai Muscle earned the title of ‘Player of the Day’ for his impressive comeback against Suhail Khan of Sher-Ludhiana.
Fixture 1 of the Undercard saw MP Hathodas and Jaipur Veers compete fiercely in the 80 kg category, where Vethozo Lohe of MP Hathodas overpowered Prince Dhir of Jaipur Veers with a solid 2-0 win. Jaipur Veers retaliated in the 70 kg category with Suraj Salhotra defeating Surender Saini of MP Hathodas 2-0. In the women’s 55 kg category, Airi Kmenlang Shabong from MP Hathodas achieved a close 2-1 victory over Abhirami P K of Jaipur Veers.
Fixture 2 of the Undercard showcased a contest between Mumbai Muscle and Sher-e-Ludhiana. Anil Sharma of Sher-e-Ludhiana clinched a 2-1 victory in the 80 kg category against Ishan Kashyap of Mumbai Muscle. The 70 kg category saw Sanu Joy maintain the momentum for Sher-e-Ludhiana, defeating Akash Mukhi of Mumbai Muscle 2-0, while in the women’s 55 kg category, Senebi of Sher-e-Ludhiana won 2-0 against Komal Patel of Mumbai Muscle.
The main card featured another clash between MP Hathodas and Jaipur Veers. Mazahir Saidu maintained his dominance in the 100+ kg category, securing a commanding 10-0 win for Jaipur Veers against Tushar Awasthi of MP Hathodas. In the 60 kg category, Rudra Naik of Jaipur Veers dominated the match, defeating Akash Handique of MP Hathodas 5-0, winning all rounds and securing two bonus points. Shaju Au from MP Hathodas delivered a crucial 10-0 win over Sameer VT of Jaipur Veers, concluding the fixture at 18-14.
Main Card Fixture 2 between Sher-e-Ludhiana and Mumbai Muscle escalated into chaos. The 100+ kg category saw Yuvraj Verma from Mumbai Muscle dominate Suhail Khan from Sher-e-Ludhiana with a score of 3-1, leading to a near-brawl. What began as a typical competition in Pro Panja Season 2 rapidly evolved into a heated altercation, leaving the audience in suspense.
After a shaky start, Yuvraj regained control in the second round with a powerful toproll to level the match. The tension peaked when Suhail, desperate for a shift in momentum, requested a review that backfired, compounding the heated atmosphere.
In the 90 kg category, Tawheed Shaikh of Sher-e-Ludhiana showcased his power, defeating Arpan Kar of Mumbai Muscle 10-0. In the challenger round, Tawheed pinned his opponent in just 0.2 seconds, garnering five extra points for his team. The day concluded with Sher-e-Ludhiana victorious in the 80 kg category, as Harkomal Gill defeated Sonu Chourasiya of Mumbai Muscle 5-0, wrapping up the day with a resounding 22-4 win for Sher-e-Ludhiana.