Sumudaerji

Fighter Facts

• Pro since 2016
   
• 13 wins by KO, one by submission (undisclosed choke)
   
• 11 first round finishes
   
• Has won seven of his last ten

UFC History
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

Q & A

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