Indian MMA superstar Anshul Jobli is ready to take his game to the next level as the world waits for the Uttarkashi-born fighter to unleash on MMA’s biggest stage – the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

It’s been two months since the 28-year-old became the second Indian-born fighter to land a contract with the UFC.

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Anshul won the Road to UFC lightweight division championship by ignoring Jeka Saragih’s Indonesian challenge in early March for a career-changing contract.

Has anything changed since he landed a historic contract with the UFC? “There is nothing. My president, Wahi Jubilee Ancol, is (I am the same Anshul mountain). I put my skills and expertise into practice, only because people know me better and start to appreciate what I do,” Anshul said. Sports star.

“My goal is still the same. I tell myself every day that I didn’t get anything. Bass Sar Juka Car Cam Kart Rena Hai, Na Jiada Talian Sunny Hai Na Jiada Gallian (I have to keep my head down and keep working hard. I don’t want to get used to being praised or insulted).

Anshul trained at Soma Fighting Club in Bali, Indonesia – the same club where he honed his skills prior to his “Road to the Ultimate Fighting Championship” fight. Even though training is going well, Anshul and his team are still unclear about his UFC debut.

“I don’t know who I will fight or where it will take place. For the moment I am out of the camp. This is where you train rather than prepare against a specific opponent.

Even out of camp, Anshul kept his form and was fully prepared for the fight that was about to happen. “Until today I had a training day and I did five sessions. I am in a ready state to fight. In terms of strength, cardio and endurance, I am literally ready to fight anytime because the UFC can tell us to do it, and then we have no other choice,” he said.

Work and Plan Smart – Phrases for Success

The King of Lions also explains how he uses his time to add more skills to his arsenal.

“I haven’t been able to develop any other skills in the last year because I only prepared three to four months for each fight (Road to UFC). But now that I have time, I dedicate it to learning new techniques and new shots. better myself for the fight ahead.

“Coming from India, which doesn’t have big names on the MMA circuit and doesn’t have a lot of coaches, the only reason I was able to advance is because I feel like I’m planning smartly with the little skills that I have,” he said. said.

Despite all the fame and increased attention Anshul received after signing to the UFC, he still remembers his origins and calls his trainer Siddarth Singh. He says, ” Syed bhai is just a nahi coach but only a hai godfather (Syed is not only my coach but also my godfather). Even when I don’t have this treatment and My catch…(When I was poor), sir Bhai He is always with me. He was my coach and my godfather. In fact, he is like a brother to me. He believes me and trusts me more than myself. Even when I was falling he would motivate me by telling me that it was only 10% of my potential and that I would be surprised where I would be if I let down my true potential.

“All my Jiu-Jitsu matches are based on what the Master Trainers have taught me. Every day I talk to him and discuss my plans. He is still my main trainer, overseeing all my preparation and strategy with the trainer Mike Ikele (technical director and co-owner of Soma Fight Club).

Continuing the legacy of the ‘Road to the UFC’

Anshul’s success not only helped him on the world stage but also paved the way for other Indians to enter the sport.

After the resounding success of the first season, the Dana White-led UFC has announced the second edition of Road to the UFC, which features two young Indian faces – Sumit Kumar and Rana Rudra Pratap Singh – in the octagon.

Rudra Pratap and Anshul have trained together in the past, with the latter praising the former. “I’ve trained with Rana before, and he’s a fighter to watch. He has a good attitude and also has the skills to excel in the sport,” Anshul said.

I think Sumit trains in Thailand. I have not been in contact with him. However, as Rana is currently training in India and I know him personally, I got in touch with him and tried to share all my knowledge and experience.

“While fighting for the UFC, I received expectations from all over India. I want all of you to support them too because they are the ones who are working hard to make our country proud. I hope both of you fighters will win both fights, and if there aren’t two, we will have at least one more Indian fighter to win.

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of UFC in India.