Nepal’s next big MMA star Yuki is fighting in China’s JCK on Saturday
Summary
Yuki ‘The Gurkha’ Angdembe is set to fight China’s Buhuogubu at JCK-123 in Lüliang as he pushes to keep his Road to UFC hopes alive. The Nepali bantamweight, born in Damak and raised in the UK, is riding a winning streak and aiming to become the next Nepali fighter to earn an official UFC contract.
Key Points
- Yuki ‘The Gurkha’ Angdembe will face China’s Buhuogubu at JCK-123 in Lüliang, Shanxi, on Saturday.
- Angdembe is trying to strengthen his path toward the UFC after Rabindra Dhant moved close to becoming Nepal’s first official UFC contract holder.
- He enters the bout on a winning streak, with recent victories over Yacub Christ Nugroho and Mandeep Prajapati.
- His coaches say he is disciplined, strong in wrestling and grappling, and could earn a Road to UFC slot next season.
