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Anshul Jubli, Who Claimed He Could Submit Khabib Nurmagomedov, Suffers Conor McGregor-Like Injury Setback
Budding UFC lightweight Anshul Jubli, who has been sidelined for nearly 22 months, will not return to the octagon later this year either.
After earning his UFC contract in 2023, the Indian fighter has suffered TKO losses in both of his outings. His most recent appearance came at UFC 312 against Australia’s Quillan Salkilld, who knocked him out in the first round. However, many fans believe the stoppage was premature. Jubli was not completely out after being dropped. He was also working his way into a better position and could have definitely continued fighting if the ref did not have to step in and stop the bout.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 09: Quillan Sakllid of Australia celebrates his victory over Anshul Jubli of India in their Lightweight Bout during UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena on February 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
This year, “King of Lions” has been training at the UFC Performance Institute. He has been spotted alongside Sean Strickland, Merab Dvalishvili, and Cain Velasquez, among others.
Although Jubli was expected to return by the end of this year to snap his two-fight losing skid, the Indian lightweight has now shut down any speculation about his comeback.
Anshul Jubli Is Going Home in December or January, Does Not Expect To Fight Anytime Soon
“King of Lions” was recovering from neck and nose injuries. Now, a recent meniscus injury has derailed his plans to make a comeback this year. He told streamer N3on during a candid chat:
“I’ll be going back to India in December or January. I wanted to fight in December, but I don’t think I can do it now as I got a meniscus injury.”
Check out Anshul Jubli’s comments in the second slide below:
When asked about who he wants to face next, Jubli added:
“Whoever the UFC [puts in front of me]. 100% I will fight anyone. I don’t think in the UFC you can duck a fight [unless you’re a champion or a star].”
Anshul Jubli, India’s first UFC fighter, tells N3ON that UFC fighters aren’t allowed to decline fights unless they’re champions 😳
“I don’t think you can duck a fight.” pic.twitter.com/hfJGw78WL6
— novara (@novaraszn) November 9, 2026