Discover the top highlights of UFC 2023, including new champions, epic fights, and India’s entry into the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Read about Justin Gaethje’s BMF title win, Jon Jones’ triumphant return, Alex Pereira’s kickboxing mastery, and Anshul Jubli’s rise in the UFC.
| Highlight | Description |
|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje is the BMF title holder | Lightweight second-ranked Justin Gaethje won the BMF title at UFC 291 after defeating Dustin Poirier by knockout. |
| Jon Jones: The GOAT makes a return to the Octagon | Jon Jones won the Heavyweight title after defeating Ciryl Gane by submission in the first round. |
| Alex Pereira: A kickboxing champion who shocked the UFC | Alex Pereira became the Middleweight champion after defeating Israel Adesanya. He later claimed the Light heavyweight title. |
| India in the house: Anshul Jubli makes UFC debut | Anshul Jubli entered the UFC as a Lightweight contender, representing India in the world of MMA. |
These are just some of the exciting highlights from UFC 2023. Stay tuned for more thrilling action!
Top Highlights of UFC 2023
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) witnessed an incredible year with thrilling title and non-title fights. Two vacant divisions, Light heavyweight and Heavyweight, crowned new champions – Alex Pereira from Brazil and Jon Jones from the United States. In addition, the Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev from Russia, successfully defended his title against Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski from Australia not once, but twice.
India made its mark in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as Lightweight contender Anshul Jubli entered the UFC for the second time. Despite his loss, Jubli’s participation has solidified India’s presence in the UFC.
Here are the major highlights of UFC 2023:
Justin Gaethje Claims the BMF Title
Justin Gaethje, the former interim champion of the Lightweight division, secured the BMF title at UFC 291. He delivered a stunning knockout victory over Dustin Poirier with a surprising side-high kick.
Jon Jones Returns to the Octagon
Considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Jon Jones made his comeback after a three-year hiatus. In a remarkable performance, he won the Heavyweight title by submitting Ciryl Gane with a guillotine choke in the first round. Although his first title defense against Stipe Miocic was canceled due to injury, Jones remains a dominant force in the UFC.
Alex Pereira’s Kickboxing Mastery
Brazilian kickboxing champion Alex Pereira made waves in the UFC with his exceptional striking skills and devastating left hook. After defeating his long-time kickboxing rival, Israel Adesanya, Pereira became the Middleweight champion. He later moved up to the Light heavyweight division and claimed the title by defeating Jan Blachowicz and Jiří Procházka.
India’s Rising Star: Anshul Jubli
In a country where cricket reigns supreme, Anshul Jubli emerged as a promising talent in the UFC. Making his debut after winning in the Road to UFC, Jubli showcased his skills by defeating Jeka Saragih in the finals. Although he faced a setback in his debut fight, Jubli’s journey has just begun.
Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the world of UFC!
