Sometimes the only way is to get a big break, by mentioning your shots, what is exactly what you did undefeated LFA prospect last night by calling the UFC
A new trend has begun, while fighters begging the UFC to make a chance of promotion instead of making their way through the regional circuit. This was started by Doroshbo Nabotov who called Dana White to sign him at the UFC at the UFC 308 press conference in 2024, until mixed success.
White allowed Nabotov to earn his place by fighting at a regional event where White would be present for his 'look' for a fighting series. Unfortunately, Nabotov lost his playing fight, but this did not prevent more prospects from calling the UFC to shine the light in their own way.
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“You won't regret it” … unbeaten Prospect Phumi Nkuta calls UFC Brass to give him a chance
After scoring a unanimous decision victory on LFA 202 on 22 February, 9-0 Flying weight Phumi Nkuta went all the way to his speech after the fight. 'Turbo' took a knee and called on Mick Maynard, Hunter Campbell and other UFC buyer to notice him and give him a chance to promote.
'Do you want to talk about dreams? This is all I have. This sport is all I have, “Nkuta admitted. 'This is all I want to do, and I tell you, man. Whether it's Mick Maynard, Sean Shelby, Hunter [Campbell] – UFC Brass, I will do it like GSP, “Nkuti takes a knee.
'I'm going on my knees – please! Give me a chance at the UFC and I will tell you thousand percent, you will not regret it. “
The eagerness of Nkuta will probably protect him in Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS). Hopefully he deserves a contract downright and does not have to go through the DWCS glove, but unfortunately that is nowadays the typical talent scouting process of the UFC.
Who is Phumi Nkuta?
Nkuta, born in New Jersey, is a 29-year-old flight weight that Vecht from Longo MMA of Ray Longo. Invoicing in his amateur career, Nkuta is on an impressive 14-Fight-winning series. He has four Finishes in his nine professional victories: two knockouts and two submissions.
For each Tapology, Nkuta is the number 1 arranged pound-for-pound hunter from New Jersey and the no. 17 ranked professional fly weight from North America.
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