Yao Zhikui was born on February 7,1991 and was a Chinese mixed martial artist who competed as a Flyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
11 Facts About Yao Zhikui
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Originally Henan Province of Central China, Yao competed in wrestling and trained in Sanda before moving to Beijing in order to pursue a career in professional mixed martial arts.
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Yao Zhikui began training under the tutelage of former UFC Lightweight Zhang Tiequan.
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Yao Zhikui made his professional debut in 2012, and compiled a record of 1 - 1, before getting the opportunity to appear on The Ultimate Fighter.
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Yao Zhikui won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Yao Zhikui lost the fight via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the competition.
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Yao Zhikui made his promotional debut on August 23,2014, in a flyweight bout against Royston Wee at UFC Fight Night 48.
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Yao Zhikui faced Nolan Ticman on May 16,2015, at UFC Fight Night 66.
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Yao Zhikui next faced Fredy Serrano on November 28,2015, at UFC Fight Night 79.
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Yao Zhikui lost the fight via TKO in the first round after Yao severely injured his arm while trying to defend a takedown.
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Yao Zhikui was expected to face promotional newcomer Jenel Lausa on October 15,2016, at UFC Fight Night 97.