Yao Zhikui (born February 7, 1991) was a Chinese mixed martial artist who competed as a Flyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
[4] In the fall of 2013, it was announced that Yao had been selected as one of the bantamweight participants for Team Sky Dragons on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter: China.
Yao made his promotional debut on August 23, 2014, in a flyweight bout against Royston Wee at UFC Fight Night 48.
[11] Yao was expected to face promotional newcomer Jenel Lausa on October 15, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 97.