Breeden Ends Four-Game Losing Streak with Third-Round Knockout Victory over Anshul Jubli
Anshul Jubli v/s Mike Breeden in UFC 294
Round 1
- Anshul begins the first round with a strong leg kick and follows it with a right-arm jab.
- Both fighters exchange body shots in the early moments of the round.
- Breeden lands a left hook to Anshul’s head with a well-timed combo.
- Anshul attempts a knee kick, but Breeden anticipates it and avoids the strike.
- Breeden briefly lowers his guard for a leg kick, and Anshul seizes the opportunity to land a couple of punches to Breeden’s face.
- Anshul maintains an advantage in significant strikes, landing 29 compared to Breeden’s 18 by the end of round one.
Round 2
- Anshul initiates a takedown attempt right away, targeting Breeden’s leg, but Breeden swiftly escapes the hold.
- A powerful jab from Anshul splits open Breeden’s left eyebrow during the round.
- Both fighters remain somewhat cautious, with Anshul making his UFC debut, and Breeden seeking to end a 4-fight losing streak, emphasizing the importance of getting it right.
- The second round concludes with Breeden finishing strong, landing a couple of jabs to Anshul’s face.
- Despite Breeden’s strong finish, Anshul maintains a lead in points at this stage.
Round 3
- The third and final round begins, with Anshul initiating a grapple and delivering a knee kick.
- Breeden counters with a series of jabs and follows up with a flurry of punches as Anshul momentarily drops his guard.
- Anshul faces challenges in avoiding Breeden’s attacks, making the situation concerning for the Indian fighter.
- In a dramatic turn, Breeden successfully knocks down Anshul, putting an end to his losing streak and making a remarkable comeback
Fight Preview
Indian fighter Anshul Jubli is set to make his highly-anticipated debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this Saturday, as part of the early preliminaries of UFC 294. The main event features an electrifying lightweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.
Hailing from Uttarakhand, Anshul comes into this weekend’s about in excellent form, boasting an unblemished record in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with seven wins in as many fights.
His opponent, Mike Breeden of the United States, has a more extensive record of 16 fights, with ten wins and six losses. When evaluating their recent performances, this could be a promising start to Anshul’s UFC career, given that Breeden is currently on a four-fight losing streak.
Anshul aims to make a solid initial impression, with a victory on Saturday potentially making him the first Indian fighter to secure a win in the UFC.”
Anshul Jubli’s UFC 294 Debut Ends in Knockout.
- Anshul Jubli faced his first career loss as Mike Breeden secured a third-round knockout victory, halting Jubli’s momentum in his UFC debut.
- The fight took place as a 159.5lb catchweight contest due to ‘Money’ missing weight by 3.5lbs.
- The first round was marked by an entertaining striking battle, with both fighters landing significant strikes and showing mutual respect for their combinations.
- In the second round, ‘King of Lions’ adopted a more aggressive approach, causing a cut above Breeden’s left eye. Jubli found success with his combinations, while ‘Money’ narrowly missed a flying knee towards the round’s end.
- In the third round, Mike Breeden increased his intensity, landing powerful strikes and taunting his opponent. His strategy paid off as he dropped Anshul Jubli with a right hook, securing a third-round TKO.
- Anshul Jubli is a highly promising prospect in Indian MMA, and his manager noted a surge in popularity since his Road to the UFC debut. It remains to be seen how he will bounce back from this early setback in his career.
Anshul Jubli said to his UFC debut
After securing victory in the Road to UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) finals, Anshul Jubli proudly proclaimed, ‘Namaste UFC, India has arrived!’ As he inches closer to his long-anticipated UFC debut, he carries the weight of responsibility without the burden of pressure.
‘There’s no pressure, but a sense of duty rests on my shoulders as I stand as the face of my nation and the entire Indian MMA community. I must represent them in a manner that does justice to our collective spirit,’ expressed Jubli.
Anshul Jubli last 5 fights:
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Mike Breeden Biggest Reason To Win UFC-294
In the lead-up to UFC 294, there was a twist as Anshul Jubli’s opponent, Mike Breeden, failed to make weight, coming in 3.5 pounds over the limit. This cast doubts on whether the fight would proceed as planned. However, Jubli swiftly addressed the situation on his official Instagram account, reiterating his commitment to go through with the bout, a story originally posted by his manager.
The UFC 294 event is highly anticipated, featuring Anshul Jubli’s debut and headlined by the lightweight title showdown between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. The hiccup emerged when Jubli’s opponent, Mike Breeden, missed the required weight, tipping the scales at 159.5 pounds, whereas Jubli made weight at 155.5 pounds, complying with the stipulated limit.
As a consequence of Breeden’s weight miss, he will face financial penalties, with a deduction of 20 to 30 percent from his earnings for the fight, as well as potential penalties on post-fight bonuses
Conclusion
Anshul Jubli, the Indian fighter, faced a tough UFC debut against Mike Breeden at UFC 294. The match ended in the third round with Breeden securing a knockout victory. Despite a promising start and significant strikes in the first round, Jubli couldn’t maintain the momentum. Breeden’s strong finish and a series of strikes in the third round led to his victory. Jubli, who entered the UFC with an undefeated record, now looks to bounce back after this setback in his MMA career.
