While India faced a setback in the UFC with Anshul Jubli’s defeat, there was significant news for Indian fans. Anshul Jubli became the first Indian to compete in the UFC, and he wasn’t alone, as Puja Tomar also made history by becoming the first Indian woman to sign with the UFC. Both fighters earned their place, thanks to Matrix Fight Night, also known as MFN. Now, with Indian fighters making their presence felt in the UFC, this week, the Indian promotion returns with MFN 13. Let’s delve into the details.
Anshul Jubli- Puja Tomar: Details of MFN 13 Fight Night
MMA’s numerous promotions such as the UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship, offers fans from around the world to watch exciting fights. In a similar vein, Matrix Fight Night, the Indian MMA promotion, has been establishing its presence on the global stage, thanks to the leadership of the Shroff family: Tiger, Ayesha, and Krushna. Well Anshul Jubli and Puja Tomar have risen from this promotion and the news is there might be many other fighters as well who might join the UFC. So MMA fans will be glued to this event.
MFN 13 is set for October 28 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. This exciting evening will present a total of 12 thrilling fights, with the main event putting the spotlight on two Indian fighters. Shyamanand, who boasts an impressive record of two consecutive knockout victories against international opponents, is geared up for a title challenge in a highly anticipated rematch against Featherweight Champion Sanjeet Budhwar, a bout that has been years in the making.
Additionally, in the co-main event will feature a bout between Jason Solomon and Darkhanbek Ergeshov. Originally, Solomon was scheduled to fight Pawan Maan Singh, but the matchup has been changed to Darkhanbek, who is currently on a winning streak with a record of 10-2. On the other hand, the Kyrgyzstani fighter will be facing an Indian fighter with a 9-3 record. The Indian fighter recently bounced back with a victory after losses to Pawan Maan Singh and Srikant Shekar.
Apart from this we have Abdulazim Badakhshi, hailing from Afghanistan, who boasts an impressive record of 13 wins and 3 losses. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak and is well-known for his aggressive fighting style, always striving to finish his opponents rather than settling for decision victories.
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On the other side, we have Korean Fighter Hae Jin Park, who is the Road FC featherweight champ with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses. In contrast to his opponent, Park is currently navigating a challenging phase in his career, characterized by a series of losses. Furthermore, there are more fighters on the card who will undoubtedly contribute to the excitement of this event for the fans. Let’s introduce them.
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