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Who is Anshul Jubli: Future UFC Star from India

Last Updated : 12 Dec, 2023
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Anshul Jubli, popularly known as King of Lions. He is from the village of Bhatwari in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and because his hometown of Dehradun lacked training and coaching opportunities, he joined Crosstrain Fight Club in Delhi, an MMA club run by Siddharth Singh.

He is now signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division, where he became the second Indian to sign a UFC contract, as well as the first Indian to win a UFC about and the second Indian to participate in the UFC after Bharat Khandare. In this article, we’ll learn more about Anshul Jubli’s career, his essential details, amazing facts about him, and lastly, the important upcoming matches.

Who is Anshul Jubli: Future UFC Star from India

Who is Anshul Jubli?

Anshul Jubli is an Indian mixed martial artist from New Delhi who is also known as the “King of Lions.” Anshul was born on 13 January 1995 and he is currently signed to the lightweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he became the second person from India, to get a UFC contract, as well as first person from India to win in a UFC fight. Anshul made his professional MMA debut in 2019 at Matrix Fight Night (MFN), an MMA organization founded by Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. On June 29, 2019, he won by decision against Sanjeet Budhwar in Mumbai.

Birth Date

13 January 1995

Age

28 years (Present)

Nationality

Indian

Team

Crosstrain Fight Club

Trainer

  • Siddharth Singh (Grappling MMA)
  • Rohit Tokas (Boxing)

Career

2019 – Present

What is UFC Club

The UFC Fight Club kicked off in 2006 with a simple yet powerful mission: to bring the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) closer to its most passionate fans. This was all about giving fans the tools to create their very own community within the thrilling world of mixed martial arts (MMA). By doing this, the UFC managed to take fan engagement to a whole new level.

Through the UFC Fight Club, fans had a way to stay connected with the UFC while forming a special bond with fellow enthusiasts from all around the globe who share the same love for MMA. Ever since the creation of the UFC Fight Club, thousands of fans have hopped on board and reaped the numerous benefits of being a member. It’s a platform that unites MMA lovers and provides them with exclusive access and experiences.

Three Fascinating Facts About Anshul Jubli

Some of the lesser known facts about Anshul Jubli are as follows:

1. Family Income

Despite Jubli’s real enthusiasm and unshakable dedication, his low-income background made it impossible for him to obtain the necessary skills and achieve his goals. During the day, he taught math and fought in professional fights to fund his MMA quest.

2. Vote of Thanks

In many of his interviews, Anshul Jubli has seen thanking his coach Siddhart Singh for all his achievements.

3. Training Days

Anshul has started his training for UFC in the year 2017 when his day starts with a boxing training and practice session and ends with preparing for CDS and SSB exams.

Anshul’s Jubli’s Preparation For Upcoming Challenges

Anshul is now training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, where he built his talents before his ‘Road to UFC’ competitions. Despite the fact that his preparation is in full speed, Anshul and his team are still waiting for word about his first UFC fight.

His high spirits can be much seen through his statements as he said “I couldn’t work on developing any other skills for the last year because I was only preparing three to four months for each fight (Road to UFC). But now that I have time, I’m devoting it to learning new techniques and planning myself better for the upcoming fights.”

“Coming from India, which does not have big names in the MMA circuit nor does it enjoys a large pool of coaches, the only reason I was able to move forward was that I felt I planned smartly with whatever little skill I had,” he said.

Anshul Jubli’s Upcoming UFC Fight Schedule

Anshul Jubli, an Indian MMA star, will make his official UFC debut in one of the most awaited streaming events, UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2, on October 21 in Abu Dhabi.

Anshul will fight against Mike Breeden who has a 10-6-0 MMA record but currently faces the challenge of a three-fight losing streak in the UFC.

Conclusion

Anshul Jubli is a key player in Indian MMA, and his activities have helped in the promotion and development of the sport in the nation. His efforts to build a platform for Indian fighters and enhance the standard of MMA in India have helped to put the country on the map in the global MMA scene.

His only vision is to promote his game in this country as well as he is doing every kind of hard work and training to achieve his dream.

FAQs – Who is Anshul Jubli

1. How many matches has he won till now?

Anshul started his game in the year 2015 and till date he has won over 7 pro-level matches.

2. What is the meaning of UFC?

UFC which stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world.

3. Who is the First Indian to win a UFC Fight?

Anshul Jubli is the first Indian who won 7 matches till date and has not lost any of them in UFC.


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