February 10th, 2020, Dubai, UAE: The 3rd sequel of the blockbuster Baaghi Franchise will be promoted by lead stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor at the Matrix Fight Night ( MFN) 2020 – India’s hugely popular mixed martial arts show that will be making its international debut in Dubai on February 28th after the hat-trick of 3 successful seasons in India. The event will be held at Rashid Bin Hamdan Hall, Al Nasr Sports Club, Dubai from 7pm onwards.
Tickets for the event start at AED 75 and are available on MeraTicket.com
The MFN – India’s first-ever Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) founded by Tiger and sister Krishna–promises to be a glamourous affair attended by the entire Shroff family – Jackie, wife Ayesha and children Tiger and Krishna– along with Baaghi’s leading lady, the ravishing Shraddha Kapoor.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport where fighters try to gain dominance over each other with the use of various martial arts technique such as kicking, punching, chokes and takedowns. It is a combination of various sports like Boxing, Judo, Karate, Ju-jitsu and other.
“Mixed Martial Arts is from where I derived my strength and focus to reach where I am today. I am both happy and proud that, in such a short span of time, Matrix Fight Night 2020 will be performed in Dubai, which has seen some of the best MMA competitions in the cage. I am doubly excited to be in Dubai on 28th February 2020, as I will also be promoting my film Baaghi 3 at the MFN Dubai”, says an elated Tiger, while talking about his passion project MFN & favourite franchise Baaghi.
Tiger’s sister, Krishna further adds, “Watching Tiger grow up, taking to MMA, got me naturally affiliated with the sport without realizing it. Together, we hope that our MFN dream will motivate many out there to strengthen both their bodies and minds, be it a man or woman”.
Ayesha Shroff says,” I’m so happy and proud that our First international event is being held in one of my favourite cities – Dubai with the valued support of Dubai Sports Council, I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful.”
Matrix Fight Night 2020 is supported by the Dubai Sports Council, which is a feather in the cap of its founders since it is a form of recognition for Indian athletes.
Alan Fenandes, Director Operations at MFN informs, “The landmark fight of the night of 28th February 2020 in Dubai is the Main Event, a long awaited grudge between Jason Solomon and Pawan Maan who have being warring opponents on every given opportunity over the past few years. MFN has changed the way the sport has been looked upon in India. We are here to offer respect and reward all Indian MMA Athletes”.
Another highlight of that evening will be a women’s bout happening for the first time and featuring Ishika Thite and Naipunya Sunil. This female fight is testament to women empowerment that has built up over the last many years in India, clearly sending signals that women are very capable of fighting back, whenever the need arises.
With so much adrenaline flowing into the BAAGHI 3-MFN DUBAI event, both Baaghi and MMA fans are going to witness their favorite sport and favorite stars under one roof at the Matrix Fight Night 2020.
BAAGHI 3-MFN DUBAI is promoted in the Gulf by Limelight Media & supported by Shogun Global, Milestone & DJMC.