MFN is raising the bar with UFC’s Herb Dean set to headline the upcoming MFN 13 event.
Indian fighters and their homegrown promotion have gained worldwide recognition. Anshul Jubli is progressing well and will be participating in the upcoming UFC 294. Meanwhile, Indian MMA promotion MFN, powered by the Shroff family of Tiger, Ayesha and Krushna, is rapidly reaching new heights. At his next event, MFN 13, he scored a big win over veteran UFC referee Herb Dean, a move he excitedly announced on social media. Let’s take a look to find out more.
MFN shared a photo on its Instagram account warmly welcoming veteran UFC referee Herb Dean to the upcoming MFN 13 event. Herb, a longtime member of the UFC, recently gained widespread attention when the moment he signaled a stoppage became a popular meme.
Notably, he is one of the most followed referees in the world with over 347,000 followers on Instagram, more followers than many martial artists. This fact speaks to the greatness of his popularity and influence. So having him on board is certainly big news.
MFN 13 is scheduled to be held on October 28 at Noida Indoor Stadium. This emotional evening promises to be his action-packed 12-game program. All eyes will be on the main event featuring two Indian fighters. Shymanand has an impressive record of two consecutive KO wins over international rivals and is gearing up for a much-awaited rematch with featherweight champion Sanjeet Boudwar.
This showdown, which has been going on for years, promises pure excitement. There are some addictive games on the cards and this is certainly a significant advancement.
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There is no denying that MFN, India’s top MMA promotion, is rapidly gaining international recognition. MFN served as a launching pad for and contributed to many fighters, including the acclaimed Anshul Jubli, also known as The Lion King. Anshul Jubli’s victory in the Road To UFC series, managed by Conor McGregor’s company, earned him a valuable UFC contract and will see him fight in the next event. Herb Dean will be there, so it will be exciting to see how their journey unfolds.
