Mumbai Garuda thrash UP Warriors to continue unbeaten run

UP Warriors, who suffered their first blow even before the start of the tournament with Sushil Kumar’s withdrawal, suffered their third consecutive defeat of the tournament at the convention centre in Hyatt Regency in Gurgaon.

Purevjav Unurbat, who came as a replacement for Sushil Kumar, delivered for his side by producing a terrific performance for his side. The 2015 World championship silver medallist was in full form as he took down his hapless Indian competitor time after time to add points to his tally. The one-sided contest finished just within one minute and forty five seconds as Mumbai’s Pardeep went down 1-12 to the Mongolian.

Three-time world champion Adeline Gray was the biggest name on show in the night as she thrashed Alina Stadinik Makhinia of UP Warriors by technical superiority. The American wrestler did not give Alina any chance as the match got over even before the end of the first round. The 10-0 victory for the Mumbai icon player was enough to hand the Garuda team a convincing 5-2 victory in the match.

Brief Scores:

Mumbai Garuda 5-2 UP Warriors (in order of bouts)

1. Pardeep 1-12 Purevjav Unurbat (M 74kg)

2. Sakshi Malik 3-2 Sarita Kumari (W 58kg)

3. Rahul Aware 11-0 Jaideep Kumar (M 57kg)

4. Odunayo Adekuoroye 10-0 Babita Kumari (W 53kg)

5. Elizbar Odikadze 10-0 Satyavart Kadian (M 97kg)

6. Adeline Gray 10-0 Alina Stadinik Makhinia (W 69kg)

7. Amit Dhankar 7-7 Ganzorig Mandakhnran (M 65kg) (Winner - Ganzorig Mandakhnran)

Blocked categories: M 125kg, W48kg