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"The Tibetan Eagle"

Sumudaerji

Flyweight Division

16-7-0 (W-L-D)

13

Wins by Knockout

11

First Round Finishes

Sumudaerji

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Info

Learn more about Sumudaerji's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Sichuan, China
Trains at
Team Alpha Male
Fighting style
Striker
Age
28
Height
68.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 7, 2024
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
38.50
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • 13 wins by KO, one by submission (undisclosed choke)
     
  • 11 first round finishes
     
  • Has won seven of his last 12 and three of his last six

UFC Fight Night (10/19/24) Sumudaerji lost a three round unanimous decision to Charles Johnson

UFC Fight Night (12/9/23) Sumudaerji was submitted by Tim Elliott via arm triangle choke at 4:02 of the first round

UFC on ABC (7/16/22) Sumudaerji was submitted by Matt Schnell via triangle choke at 4:24 of the second round

UFC on ESPN (1/20/21) Sumudaerji won a three round unanimous decision over Zarrukh Adashev

UFC on ESPN (11/28/20) Sumudaerji knocked out Malcolm Gordon at :44 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (8/31/19) Sumudaerji won a three round unanimous decision over Andre Soukhamthath

UFC Fight Night (11/24/18) Sumudaerji was submitted by Louis Smolka via armbar at 2:07 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training together with many Tibetian fighters at Enbo Fight Club several years back and it gave me a means to change my life.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was the WLF MMA Champion before signing with the UFC.

Do you have any heroes? The people of Tibet and the people of China. They are the motivation. Hard work is the hero in every story.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's every fighter’s dream and I am now living the dream.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have only had middle school education.

What was your job before you started fighting? Shepherd in the mountains of Tibet

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Numerous Regional Tournaments

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? WLF MMA CHAMPION

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Counter left hand