On 21 June 2025, One Punch MMA marked another first as we stepped into the Warrior Dream Series Rising Stars event and 13-year-old Anamika Shrivastav made it a debut to remember. This was only her second fight ever, contested under youth rules with no strikes to the face and she showed composure and maturity well beyond her years.

Her opponent was both skilled and experienced making this a close and competitive fight. Anamika stayed composed under pressure using her grappling to turn the tide. With smart control on the ground and well-placed ground and pound within the rules, she managed to edge ahead. In the end her grit and determination earned her a split decision victory, pushing her record to 2-0; all at just 13 years old.

Anamika is proving herself to be a growing talent in the sport combining raw ability with relentless dedication to training. Her skill set is evolving fast and her work ethic

shows she is on a path toward becoming one of the future standouts of Indian MMA. For those watching her journey, it is clear that this is just the beginning.