Pro Wrestling League 2026: Harshita Mor guides Maharashtra Kesari to win over UP Dominators
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UP Dominators’ Tapsya Gahlawat won the Fighter of the Match award.
Harshita Mor delivered the defining moment of the contest to guide Maharashtra Kesari to a dramatic 5–4 victory over UP Dominators in Match 9 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Matchday Seven at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Harshita’s stunning fall in the women’s 76kg category proved decisive, helping Maharashtra secure the win and move to second place on the points table with four points and 14 bout wins. UP Dominators, despite the narrow defeat, remain on top of the standings with four points and a superior tally of 20 bout wins.
Harshita Mor was named Player of the Match, while UP Dominators’ Tapsya Gahlawat earned the Fighter of the Match award.
UP Dominators made a strong start to the tie in the 86kg men’s bout, where Mykhailov Vasyl asserted early control against Amit.
After conceding an initial push-out, Vasyl responded with a series of takedowns and turn-and-exposure sequences in the opening period, maintaining his grip in Period 2 to close out a comfortable 15–3 victory.
The lead was doubled in the 57kg women’s contest as Tapsya Gahlawat staged an impressive comeback against Manisha Bhanvala. Turning the bout during the Power Minute with a decisive takedown-and-turn sequence, Gahlawat edged a high-scoring encounter 12–9.
Maharashtra Kesari responded through captain Robert Baran in the heavyweight category. Baran imposed himself with timely takedowns and a decisive exposure in the closing phase to defeat Jaspooran Singh 10–2.
Momentum continued to build for Maharashtra in the 74kg men’s bout, where Yash wrestled with patience and control, capitalising on push-outs and activity points before finishing strongly with a late takedown to secure a 5–2 win.
The hosts moved ahead for the first time in the 65kg men’s contest. Tevanyan Vazgen edged a closely contested battle against Vishal Kali Raman, striking first with a clean takedown, responding to Raman’s second-period surge, and sealing the tie with a decisive late takedown to register a narrow 4–3 victory.
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Maharashtra extended their advantage in a high-intensity 57kg men’s contest, where Atish Thodkar outlasted Rahul Deswal 15–13. With both wrestlers exchanging scores relentlessly, Thodkar’s superior control in the middle phases and crucial exposure points proved decisive.
UP Dominators kept themselves alive through Nisha Dahiya in the 62kg women’s category. Dahiya delivered a composed and tactical performance, opening with a sharp takedown and shutting down Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova’s offense to seal an 8–1 win.
The turning point arrived in the 76kg women’s contest. Trailing on points, Harshita Mor showed remarkable composure and awareness to capitalise on a late opening from Ojo Damola Hannah. Despite Ojo building a lead through multiple exposures, Harshita launched a decisive attack in the closing phase, securing a dramatic fall to seal the team victory.
The final bout saw UP Dominators claim a consolation win in the 53kg women’s category, as Antim Panghal defeated Paris Olympic medallist Guzman Lopez Yusneylis 5–0. However, the result came too late to alter the outcome.
Tomorrow is a rest day for PWL 2026. League action resumes on Friday, January 23, 2026, when Haryana Thunders take on Maharashtra Kesari at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Match 9 Results
Bout Results
| Bout | Category | Wrestler (Team) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86kg (Men) | Mykhailov Vasyl (UP Dominators) vs Amit (Maharashtra Kesari) | Vasyl won 15–3 |
| 2 | 57kg (Women) | Tapsya Gahlawat (UP Dominators) vs Manisha Bhanvala (Maharashtra Kesari) | Gahlawat won 12–9 |
| 3 | 125kg (Men) | Robert Baran (Maharashtra Kesari) vs Jaspooran Singh (UP Dominators) | Baran won 10–2 |
| 4 | 74kg (Men) | Yash (Maharashtra Kesari) vs Abhimanyu Mandwal (UP Dominators) | Yash won 5–2 |
| 5 | 65kg (Men) | Tevanyan Vazgen (Maharashtra Kesari) vs Vishal Kali Raman (UP Dominators) | Vazgen won 4–3 |
| 6 | 57kg (Men) | Atish Thodkar (Maharashtra Kesari) vs Rahul Deswal (UP Dominators) | Thodkar won 15–13 |
| 7 | 62kg (Women) | Nisha Dahiya (UP Dominators) vs Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova (Maharashtra Kesari) | Dahiya won 8–1 |
| 8 | 76kg (Women) | Harshita Mor (Maharashtra Kesari) vs Ojo Damola Hannah (UP Dominators) | Mor won by Fall (11–13) |
| 9 | 53kg (Women) | Antim Panghal (UP Dominators) vs Guzman Lopez Yusneylis (Maharashtra Kesari) | Panghal won 5–0 |
Final Team Score:Maharashtra Kesari 5 – 4 UP Dominators
PWL 2026 Points Table
| # | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Bouts Won | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UP Dominators | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2 | Maharashtra Kesari | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 3 | Punjab Royals | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 |
| 4 | Haryana Thunders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 5 | Delhi Dangal Warriors | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 6 | Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Who won Match 9 of Pro Wrestling League 2026?
Maharashtra Kesari defeated UP Dominators 5–4 in Match 9 of PWL 2026.
Why was Harshita Mor’s bout important?
Harshita Mor secured a dramatic fall in the final moments, which sealed the overall team victory for Maharashtra Kesari.
Who won the Fighter of the Match award?
UP Dominators’ Tapsya Gahlawat won the Fighter of the Match award for her strong performance.
What is Maharashtra Kesari’s position in the points table after this match?
After this win, Maharashtra Kesari moved to second place with four points and 14 bout wins.
Who leads the PWL 2026 points table currently?
UP Dominators remain at the top of the standings with four points and 20 bout wins.
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