Anshul Jubli defeats Kyeong Pyo Kim to qualify for the lightweight finals at Road to UFC. He will take on Indonesia’s Jeka Saragih at some point in 2023. It’s a big win for the MMA ecosystem in India and this will boost the popularity of the sport in the country.
Here’s full play-by-play for the fight:
Anshul Jubli and Kyung Pyo Kim were going at it in the beginning of the first half of Round 1. Kim was landing his kicks and couple of punches in the first half. However, Anshul returned the favour in the second half of the first round where he had the Korean fighter staggered and also potentially hurt. The second half saw Jubli using his angles and footwork to land shots on his opponent. Kim shot for a takedown and he was successful but it took Jubli no time in getting up. Kim was then further hurt by the barrage of punches in the end of Round 1.
Round 2: Jubli taking the center of the cage and landing kicks and right hands on the Korean. Both fighters are swinging wild but it’s the Indian that’s getting the better of him. Jubli is controlling the distance well and backing up Kim. Jublj constantly throwing punches to the head and body. With 2 mins remaining on the clock, Kim goes for the body followed up by leg kicks but Jubli is unfazed. Kim shoots for a takedown and successfully scores one, but again Jubli takes no time in getting back on his feet. Jubli punched the mouth piece out of Kim for a moment. Jubli follows up with a knee and eats a hard right hand. With 5 seconds remaining on the clock, Kim scores a takedown.
Round 3: Kim lands a hard right hand followed by a leg kick. Kim has started the round strong. Now Anshul follows up with a hard punch to the body. Kim scores a takedown but the Korean fails to capitalize on it. Jubli throws a hard right hand and pushes Kim back to the cage.
With less than 20 seconds remaining on the clock, Kim shoots for a takedown, but the Indian successfully thwarts it.
And Anshul Jubli is the winner !!! #RoadToUFC #UFCAbuDhabi #mmaindia@MMAIndiaShow @MMAIndiaShow pic.twitter.com/FO6V2hWmnb
— Ashwini Chandrasekaran (@grownpatota) October 23, 2022
Result: Anshul Jubli defeats KyeongPyo Kim via split decision
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