MATRIX FIGHT NIGHT- Chapter 1

Hosting their flagship event of the year, MMA Matrix called their first event of the year – Matrix Fight Night open on 12th March’19! Entirely dedicated to the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA),  the event witnessed some of the top MMA Fighters making it to the cage. Spilling sweat and blood like water, one couldn’t have imagined the brutality of the of the fight night. Calling it a championship at par with world’s most renowned ones, won’t be wrong.

Coming from different states of the country, Matrix Fight Night only featured INDIAN MMA Fighters. Driven towards pushing and encouraging the potential in our country, the purpose of the Fight Night was to bring forth the understated fighters and give them the opportunity to show their skill and moves on a larger scale.

The team of MMA Matrix behind Matrix fight Night i.e Tiger Shroff, Krishna Shroff, Ayesha Shroff and Alan Fenandes put in all their minds and effort to provide most to the skilful fighters. Impressing with his moves everytime, Tiger has become nation’s favorite with his humbleness,  incredible flexibility and fighting techniques. He didn’t miss an opportunity to woo the audience with his kicks and style, from inside the cage, at the Fight Night. Krishna too, who has been inspiring a number of women through her insta-videos showing her exceptional workout sessions, shared a word and two about the importance of fitness in her life. When it came to Ayesha Shroff, the super mom went on and elaborated on the importance of martial arts and the need of it at this hour. She was proud that her kids pursued the sport.

The Pro-MMA Fighter and the guy behind heading the flagship event, Alan ‘The Bull’ Fenandes as famously called in the MMA World, burnt the midnight oil to make this event a huge success! The been there, done that former fighter expressed what goes on inside a fighter’s head, and tough training and dieting they go through, before the big day. He wished all the fighters luck and waited to see which corner won.

With the Blue and Red Corner dividing the crowd into two, the intense fight inside the cage got everyone sitting on the edge of their seat. The hooting only seemed to rise until the hole Dome started to echo at one point of time. The enthralling scene had both the corners raging to give a tough fight and there was just passion and intensity filled in the air. One could smell the rushing adrenaline and gushing emotions easily.The Corners had fighters waiting to test their practice and training. The Red Corner consisted of Dhruv Chaudhary, Sandeep Dahiya, Vikas Singh Ruhil, Amit Raj, Sachin Pawar, Rajinder Meena and Pradeep Kumar, whereas the Blue Corner had Seth Rosario, Rakesh Ahlawat, Abhishek Rana, Pawan Goyat, Srikant Sekhar, Vijay Sehni and Raghvinder Singh.  

At the end, it was definitely a night to remember for all. The techniques and methods kept the whole Dome in awe. Emerged the champions of the champions, the fighters gave a neck-to neck fight to their opponents. The final list of Champions included – Vikas Singh Ruhil, Amit Raj,  Dhruv Chaudhary, Sandeep Dahiya from the Red Corner and Seth Rosario, Srikant Sekhar and Raghvinder Singh from the Blue Corner. The night was filled with many timeless jewels. Instances like when the spirit of sportsmanship was cheered when the winner hugged his opponent, the time when a losing fighter won the game, when the game changed its course in the second round the time when everyone witnessed the knockout punch and more. If only there was a moment or two to be called as the highlight, here the whole night became the highlight. From start till the end.

A star studded night with Disha Patani, Ananya Pandey, Gulshan Grover, Chunky Pandey, Prateik Babbar, Arbaaz Khan, Salim-Sulaiman, Athiya Shetty, Aayush Sharma, Nakul Sahdev, Malvika Raaj, Mandana Karimi, Sameer Soni, Karnvir Bohra, Ronit and Rohit Roy, Meiyang Chang, Sneha Ullal to name a few, made the night glamourous.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Matrix Fight Night has set a bar, incomparable, for MMA Championships in India. “This platform ‘MFN’ is dedicated to promote Indian MMA Fighters, and it has a long way to go. This is just the beginning” said Alan Fenandes, Head Operations, MMA Matrix Fitness Center & Core Team – MFN.

Inception of MMA Matrix

Entering the league of fitness and active lifestyle, we at MMA Matrix have come to reign the fitness arena by providing the best services to our patrons and members. With nothing but supreme quality equipment, wide space, certified and licensed trainers, and an ever encouraging and motivating team, MMA Matrix offers a lot more than just being a fitness center.

Founded by Tiger Shroff, Ayesha Shroff, Krishna Shroff and Alan Fenandes, MMA Matrix reflects a similar spirit to that of the flag bearers. It’s the spirit that keeps one on their toes and has the fitness drive running in their veins. It is this spirit that makes the true blue essence of MMA Matrix and for everyone who associates themselves with this fitness center.

Inspired by our own Pro-MMA fighter – Alan Fenandes, or Coach as highly regarded at the fitness center, chalks out a big portion of MMA Matrix; the MMA aspect. Known as Alan ‘The Bull’ Fenandes all around the country, his skills and expertise across all disciplines of mixed martial art are well cherished and respected. He invests himself in promoting the understated sport in India and in nourishing and nurturing the new generation of upcoming fighters. He’s everything that speaks for the discipline, courage and respect of the full contact combat sport.  

Equally dedicated and passionate for the martial sport is our very own and beloved, Tiger Shroff and his athletic sister Krishna Shroff. They have always been the biggest fan and religious followers of the combat sport. While talking about the master lady, it’s very expected of Ayesha Shroff to be either at the gym or her workplace, juggling between her favourite jobs. Immersed in fitness, Ayesha is an inspiration to all the women who think that being a mother takes away from leading a fit and an active life.

Away from the conventions, what you’re expected to see in this fitness center is the innovative and state-of-the-art fitness equipment that adds to its efficiency, functionality and more. Because this fitness center is not only a place where you sweat out your excess, it is also the place where you craft and sculpt the best, confident and positive version of you. Apart from the exceptional weight training and MMA training, Matrix introduces Airdyne bikes and Jacobs ladder for cardiovascular training. These equipment not only work on one set of your muscles but multiple muscle groups, with increased impact. What you experience here at MMA Matrix will be a boost of self-confidence, a positive outlook, emotional stability and a never-back-down spirit.

Along with the routine fitness from equipment, the gym also believes in active participation in group classes that keeps you moving and be on your toes. Classes like yoga and selection of 8 MMA classes are conducted by professional and experienced instructors to give you nothing but the best results that shows.

For us at MMA Matrix, fitness is the language we speak and the emotions we express. From the crude & raw fitness to hi-tech & efficient workout sessions, we provide everything that calls for ‘fitness’. Count in the juice bar, where you can quench your thirst after a hectic & productive session and also a merchandise store that enables you to equip yourself with quality fitness essentials like gym bags, gloves, apparels etc.