WATCH | UFC Prez Dana White shocked by pushback for India in Abu Dhabi, says 'we will come to India'

At the scheduled UFC 294 presser, UFC boss Dana White addressed the media along with the fighters of the co-main and main event. At the event, several queries were put in front of White and as the PPV will witness the debut of India's star MMA prospect Anshul Jubli, a question regarding India's potential in the sport was also raised.

3 things you need to know

• UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023
• India's Anshul Jubli will mark his debut at the event
• Veteran MMA professional, Puja Tomar became India's first female fighter to earn a UFC Contract 

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Dana White rebuffs crowd reaction; excited about Indian talent in UFC

The question attracted jeers from the crowd, which did not land well with White. White respected the question that was brought forward by Sony's Shashwat Maheshwari and made it known that the UFC has been scouting talent from India. "Yeah, you know listen, you know that I've been looking all over the world for fighters, from every part of the world. Yeah, We've been excited about India, and looking for talent throughout India, Asia, everywhere else." 

The UFC ruler also noted the reaction of the fans and contrary to what people in attendance might have liked, Dana White said that one day a UFC event will take place in India.

"What's wrong with India? What's everyone (explicit) on India for? We eventually want to go everywhere. Yes sir, we will come to India. We don't know when, we have no plan right now. But, you know I want to go everywhere."

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India's Anshul Jubli will mark his debut at UFC 294

At UFC 294, India's Anshul Jubli will mark his debut against United States' Mike Breeden. It will be a Lightweight contest and at the Etihad Arena on Saturday, Anshul is expected to receive sizeable support. His opponent Breeden is on a three-fight skid, facing a do-or-die situation. Thus, with all to look forward to let's see what happens at UFC 294.