Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming recently became one of the most talked-about names in combat sports, not only because of her strong performance inside the cage but also because of what she said after her victory. The fighter defeated India’s Puja Tomar at Road to UFC Season 5 in Macau, but it was her emotional words about Bollywood star Aamir Khan and the movie Dangal that quickly went viral on social media.
After winning the fight, Shi Ming surprised many fans during her interview inside the Octagon. Instead of only speaking about her performance or future goals, she spoke about an Indian film that had deeply inspired her. She praised Aamir Khan’s famous sports drama Dangal and even joked that someone should make a movie about her life one day and call it “Dangal 2”.
Her comments immediately caught attention, especially among Indian fans, because Dangal is one of India’s most loved sports films. Many people appreciated how an athlete from another country connected emotionally with a movie based on India’s wrestling culture and women’s empowerment.
Shi Ming delivered an impressive performance against Indian MMA fighter Puja Tomar at Road to UFC Season 5 in Macau. She looked confident during the fight and secured a strong victory.
However, what happened after the fight became an even bigger story.
During her post-fight interview inside the Octagon, Shi Ming opened up about her personal journey and the importance of people believing in her. While speaking emotionally, she suddenly mentioned Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his film Dangal.
She explained that the movie had touched her deeply and inspired her in her own sports journey.
Shi Ming said she hopes someone might someday make a film about her life in a similar way.
She jokingly referred to it as “Dangal 2”, which immediately drew attention from fans online.
Her emotional and honest words quickly spread across social media, with many people praising her admiration for Indian cinema and sports storytelling.
For many viewers, it was a surprising but heartwarming moment because few expected a Chinese MMA fighter to publicly speak about an Indian movie during an international sporting event.
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Dangal is not just a sports movie. For many people, it is a story about struggle, hard work, family support and believing in dreams.
Released in 2016, the movie is based on the real-life story of Indian wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.
The film shows how Mahavir Singh Phogat trained his daughters to become successful wrestlers despite social pressure, financial struggles and gender stereotypes.
Many viewers around the world connected with the emotional story because it talks about discipline, sacrifice and determination.
For athletes like Shi Ming, these themes can feel very personal.
Combat sports, including MMA and wrestling, demand years of training, discipline and mental strength. Athletes often face physical pain, pressure and emotional struggles while trying to achieve success.
Shi Ming’s comments suggest that she saw parts of her own life reflected in the story shown in Dangal.
Her statement about wanting people to believe in her also showed the emotional side of an athlete’s journey.
Sports fans often see athletes only during victories and celebrations, but behind success there are usually years of hard work, failure, criticism and sacrifice.
Shi Ming’s praise once again highlighted how widely loved Dangal remains, even years after its release.
The film became one of India’s biggest box-office successes and received praise not only in India but also internationally.
Interestingly, Dangal was extremely popular in China as well.
Chinese audiences strongly connected with the film’s emotional storytelling, sports theme and family values. The movie reportedly performed very well in theatres there and built a large fan following.
Because of this popularity, it is not entirely surprising that Shi Ming watched the movie and felt inspired by it.
Still, hearing a professional fighter openly mention the film during a UFC-related event made the moment feel special for fans.
Many social media users reacted positively and praised the cultural connection between India and China through cinema and sports.
Some fans even joked online that Aamir Khan should meet Shi Ming or personally thank her for her support.
For people who may not know about the movie, Dangal tells the real-life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.
In the film, Mahavir dreams of winning a gold medal for India but later decides to train his daughters after realising their talent in wrestling.
The movie follows the struggles of Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat as they train hard, face criticism from society and work toward success in professional wrestling.
Aamir Khan played the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat and received praise for his powerful acting and physical transformation.
The movie also starred Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Aparshakti Khurana, Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar and Girish Kulkarni in important roles.
The film mixed emotion, family drama and sports action in a way that connected with audiences across age groups.
Shi Ming may have won headlines for defeating Puja Tomar, but her heartfelt praise for Dangal gave fans another reason to remember her.
Her comments reminded people that stories about hard work and courage can inspire individuals far beyond borders, language and nationality.
Movies like Dangal often connect with audiences because they speak about dreams, discipline and determination — things athletes understand deeply.
For Shi Ming, Dangal was more than just entertainment. It became a source of inspiration.
And while “Dangal 2” may have been said jokingly, her emotional words showed that every athlete carries a story worth telling.
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