WATCH: UFC News: Anshul Jubli, India’s first UFC fighter, recently appeared on the popular Indian podcast ‘The Ranveer Show’ to discuss his journey to the UFC. Jubli has become an inspiration for MMA fans in India after securing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world’s premier MMA organization. Interestingly, he shared his thoughts on the rise of jiu-jitsu in India and credited piracy for the rise of Jiu-jitsu. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
WATCH: Why Indian UFC Fighter Anshul Jubli Credited Piracy For Rise of Jiu-jitsu in India
During the Ranveer Show, Jubli was asked about the skills that jiu-jitsu, a grappling-based martial art, brings to MMA. Jubli described jiu-jitsu as “the most intelligent sport” and compared it to “a chess match.” He explained how jiu-jitsu fighters have to think several moves ahead of their opponents and set up techniques and submissions. Jubli credited jiu-jitsu for helping pave the path for many UFC fighters.
WATCH: Indian UFC Fighter Anshul Jubli Credits Piracy for Boosting Jiu-jitsu’s Growth in India
Jubli expressed optimism about the growth of jiu-jitsu in India. Somewhat surprisingly, he credited piracy for initially helping to spread knowledge of jiu-jitsu in India. According to Jubli, as fighters like the Gracies released instructional videos and DVDs, pirated versions helped Indian jiu-jitsu gyms learn the techniques and share them with students.
While piracy is illegal and unethical, it allowed jiu-jitsu to gain exposure in India that it might not otherwise have received. As the sport has grown, more Indian fighters are training in jiu-jitsu and competing in events across the country. Jubli believes jiu-jitsu will continue to rise in India, especially with more Indian athletes like himself achieving success in international MMA competitions.
Meanwhile, Jubli has already become a role model for fighters in India. His contract with the UFC demonstrated that Indian martial artists have the talent to compete at the highest levels of MMA. And Jubli’s insights on the podcast provided an informative look at how jiu-jitsu and MMA have developed in India, as well as optimism for the bright future of martial arts in India.
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