MMA enthusiasts are counting down the seconds to "Anshul Jubli Fight Time" as the UFC 294 event approaches.
RESULT: Mike Breeden stops Anshul Jubli in the third round at UFC 294
Anshul Jubli, the rising star from Uttarakhand, India, has the MMA world abuzz as he enters the octagon for the first time in a lightweight bout against Mike Breeden.
The UFC 294 event, scheduled for October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena, is not just any fight night. It's a historic affair headlined by the UFC lightweight championship clash between current champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. This epic showdown is a rematch following their earlier encounter at UFC 284, where Makhachev emerged victorious via unanimous decision.
In the co-main event, fans will witness a spectacular showdown between former UFC champion Kamaru Usman and the surging contender Khamzat Chimaev. The event is stacked with compelling matchups, including a light heavyweight battle between top contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker, and a middleweight clash between Ikram Aliskerov and Warlley Alves. Additionally, Said Nurmagomedov and Muin Gafurov will go head-to-head in a bantamweight bout with a top-15 ranking at stake.
However, UFC 294 carries even greater significance for India as Anshul Jubli, born and trained in Uttarakhand, makes his UFC debut. His journey to the UFC began with a victory in the "ROAD TO UFC" tournament in 2022, establishing him as India's top MMA prospect. Anshul remains undefeated with seven wins and zero losses, and he's now poised to elevate India's profile in the world of MMA.
The extensive coverage of UFC 294 on Sony Sports Network kicks off with the flagship studio show, "The Ultimate Guide to UFC 294," featuring experts Somesh Kamra and Arjun Chipalkatti.
This pre-event show starts at 7:30 pm IST, building excitement and anticipation leading up to Anshul Jubli's debut bout. Post-fight, experts will provide in-depth analysis and technical insights into Anshul's performance. The main card gets underway at 11:30 pm IST.
Don't miss this historic moment for Indian MMA as Anshul Jubli takes on the world at UFC 294.
Catch the action from UFC 294 and the fight of Anshul Jubli live on Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels on October 21, 2023, with the pre-show starting at 7:30 pm IST, followed by the debut of Anshul Jubli in the early prelim card and the main card at 11:30 pm IST.
Anshul Jubli's opponent Mike Breeden misses weight by 3.5 Pounds. Anshul has reportedly accepted the fight despite the weight miss but Mike Breeden is yet to be medically cleared meaning that the future of the fight at UFC 294 is still uncertain. pic.twitter.com/ed4bfFNRYZ
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