“India you have a Khabib” – Twitter erupts as lightweight Anshul Jubli earns UFC contract via brutal ground and pound
Anshul Jubli has managed to knockout Jeka Saragih at UFC vegas 68 to earn the UFC contract becoming the second-ever Indian to compete in UFC after Bharat Khandare.
Anshul Jubli and Khabib Nurmagomedov (Image Courtesy: UFC)
At UFC Vegas 68 prelims Anshul Jubli entered the Octagon against Jeka Saragih with a UFC contract on the line. Jubli didn’t only manage to get hold of the contract but also did so with a dominating performance.
In the first round, Anshul Jubli showed that he had done his homework as he had answers for every move the Indonesian threw at him. From strikes to hold Anshul countered everything the Indonesians wanted to do. This momentum carried into the second round as Anshul rushed towards Jeka and managed to get the latter to the ground. This was followed by some knee shots to the ribs of Jeka. Eventually, Anshul ended the fight by knocking out his opponent with some brutal punches as he held Jeka down on the ground.
Anshul has managed to make the dreams of 1.3 billion people come true as he becomes the second-ever Indian to compete in UFC. Jubli also managed to avenge the loss of his fellow countryman Pawan Maan Singh who was defeated by Jeka Saragih during the earlier round of Road To UFC.
Twitter hails Anshul Julbi’s dominating performance to earn the UFC contract
Twitter has exploded over the dominating performance of the Indian fighter. Prior to this fight, Jeka was seen teasing Anshul to get into his head. However, Jubli was the one who kept his calm and got the needed victory to earn the UFC contract. So let’s take a look at some of the reactions of fans.
Anshul Jubli has been undefeated in the last seven of his professional bouts. Anshul has managed to put India on the map of sports. His countrymen will be hoping Anshul to demonstrate the same level of dominance in his future fights and make his nation proud.
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Soumya Ranjan
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