Bilkul Sateek News
Ajay Verma/Paridhi Dhasmana – The wait is finally over for MMA fans in India. Matrix Fight Night (MFN) 17 — one of the country’s premier mixed martial arts platforms — is all set to make its much-anticipated return today. Spearheaded once again by Krishna Shroff and Tiger Shroff, MFN continues to be a powerful force in pushing Indian MMA onto the global combat sports map.
What began as a vision shared by the Shroff siblings and their mother Ayesha Shroff in 2019 has now grown into a full-fledged movement. MFN and its training arm MMA Matrix have steadily built a solid foundation for Indian fighters — offering not just a stage, but a real shot at international success. Over the years, MFN has hosted action-packed fight nights across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Hyderabad, and even Dubai — drawing larger crowds and growing enthusiasm with each event.
MFN 17 is not just another installment in the series — it represents the next chapter in a long-term mission. The Shroffs are not merely organizing events; they are redefining the landscape for Indian fighters who have long lacked the infrastructure and spotlight they deserve. Their goal is clear: to move Indian MMA beyond the fringes and into the centre of global recognition.
A key part of MFN’s success lies in its two-tier format — the MFN Contenders series and the International Fight Night. This structure allows amateur and emerging professionals from across the country to compete for coveted MFN contracts over a high-stakes, three-day tournament. It’s a launchpad that has already proven its worth.
Fighters who once trained on the MFN platform — including Anshul Jubli and Puja Tomar — are now competing in the UFC, the world’s most prestigious MMA stage. Their rise is not just a personal achievement but a validation of what MFN has set out to do: build a pipeline of world-class talent from India.
As MFN 17 approaches, the excitement is not just about the fights. It’s about the bigger picture — a growing movement powered by discipline, opportunity, and belief in Indian potential. For Krishna and Tiger Shroff, this isn’t a side project. It’s a passion-driven commitment to give Indian athletes the stage they’ve long deserved.
In a country where cricket often dominates headlines, MFN is quietly but powerfully changing the narrative — proving that with the right support, Indian MMA fighters can compete, and succeed, on the world stage.
