Anshul Jubli: Rising Star of Indian Mixed Martial Arts and UFC

Anshul Jubli: Rising Star of Indian Mixed Martial Arts and UFC

Anshul Jubli goes more popularly by his ring name, “King of Lions”, and has set a pretty nice trend within the Indian MMA fraternity. He is estimated to be worth around $500,000 by 2025, having secured deals from UFC contracts, fight bonuses, and also sponsorship or endorsement deals that made him one of the wealthiest Indian fighters ever in the history of MMA. An emerging star in the lightweight division of the UFC, his story is in reality a rags-to-riches tale, right from humble beginnings in Uttarakhand to a globally known sports icon. 

Early Life and Background

Born on 13th January 1995 in Bhatwari, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, Anshul was born and brought up in a disciplined household since his father was serving in the BSF. Although he wanted to join the Indian Army, he found his calling in MMA in 2015 and pursued it with all his might with whatever resources were available. He shifted to Delhi to start professional training; thus began an unbelievable journey. 

The MMA Journey

The professional MMA career of Anshul Jubli started with Matrix Fight Night 2 in 2019, where he won by unanimous decision in his debut. Later, he dominated with a technical knockout at Matrix Fight Night 4 against Rajith Chandran and a submission victory via arm-triangle choke at Matrix Fight Night 6 against Mohammad Mahmoudian. Those wins displayed his all-rounded skills both in striking and grappling. That placed him among the respected ones within the MMA community, a way into international competitions such as the Road to UFC Lightweight Tournament.

The Road to UFC

Anshul participated in the 2022 Road to UFC Lightweight Tournament, winning it through stoppage, technical knockout against Jeka Saragih on February 5th, 2023, en route to earnings based on the contract granted by the UFC. That happened to be the first victory to have given the real fillip not only to his career but was acting as a strong catalyst concerning fight purses and performance bonuses as well.

Challenges and Growth

In spite of these setbacks, including the latest defeat to Mike Breeden back in UFC 294, Anshul remains resolute in his resolve to have more of his fights spotted. He faces Quillan Salkilld at UFC 312 in 2025-a win that means so much in terms of continuing the momentum in his career and taking it further, financially.

Net Worth and Financial Success

The net worth of Anshul Jubli reflects his increasing stature in the global MMA scene. Other than his earnings in the UFC, he has secured sponsorships and brand endorsements, making him a big name in Indian sports. His success brought a change, not only in his financial status but also put a spotlight on the potential of Indian fighters in international MMA.

Inspiration to Millions

Anshul’s journey, from training with limited resources to becoming a UFC fighter, inspires aspiring athletes in India. His achievements underline the importance of dedication, hard work, and perseverance in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Conclusion

From training with less-than-minimum equipment to becoming a UFC fighter, Anshul inspires other aspiring athletes in India. His achievements underline the essence of dedication, hard work, and never-say-die spirit in surmounting all barriers to success.

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