On Saturday, Indian MMA fighter Anshul Jubli will make his debut at UFC 294 by fighting against Mike Breeden, we examine the purse payout and streaming details ahead of this bout along with the fight date and time
Indian mixed martial artist Anshul Jubli is poised to step into the octagon for his inaugural appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This weekend, at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, Indian enthusiasts have a local hero to support in the form of Anshul Jubli, as he steps into the octagon to face Mike Breeden. The anticipation for this event is at its peak, with prominent figures like Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Khamzat Chimaev, and Kamaru also participating.
UFC 294 Anshul Jubli debut fight date, time, purse, live streaming telecast in India where to watch
People from my country 🇮🇳 giving me so much love. I'm truly blessed and honoured. I got this opportunity to represent India in the world biggest MMA stage @ufc
Please tune in and watch the fight between 7:30pm to 8:30pm on 21st October on sony ten2 and ten 3. #UFC294 pic.twitter.com/0R2D04ErXU
— Anshul Jubli (@anshuljubli_) October 19, 2023
Anshul Jubli vs Mike Breeden schedule, venue, career record, purse, & payouts
Anshul Jubli, the 28-year-old Indian fighter, enters the fight with an unblemished 7-0 professional record, having never experienced a defeat from his amateur career to the professional level. In contrast, Mike Breeden is grappling with a three-fight losing streak in the UFC and holds a 10-6-0 MMA record. Given Jubli’s unbeaten run and Breeden’s recent setbacks, the odds favor Jubli, positioning him as the frontrunner to secure the victory.
According to reports, Anshul Jubli is set to earn confirmed purse of $16,000 and on the other hand, his opponent Mike Breeden will bag purse of $22,500. Breeden will face a deduction of 20 to 30 percent from his fight earnings and may incur a fine on his post-fight bonuses, if applicable, due to his failure to meet the weight requirement.
His base pay is set at $24,000 and additionally, he’s also getting an additional $5,000 from sponsorships. If things go his way and he wins along with the Fight of the Night bonus, he will get a substantial $100,000.
When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
This particular match is part of the early prelims, and the event is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM in India. In a departure from tradition, the preliminary card, which is typically not televised, will be broadcast live for the debut of Anshul Jubli against Mike Breeden at UFC 294: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski. For Indian fans, they can catch this special coverage on Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, and Sony Sports Ten 4 channels. Additionally, fans have the option to stream it on SonyLiv and UFC Fight Pass.
As it’s an early prelims bout, the event is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM in India (6:00 PM in UAE, 10 AM ET/7 AM PT) and following the early prelims, the main card is set to kick off at 11:30 PM in India (10:00 PM in UAE and 2 PM ET/11 AM PT).
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