For an athlete to challenge for a CFFC title in just their third professional contest seems a rather daunting task, but flyweight Phumi Nkuta welcomes that exact assignment with open arms. “At the end of the day, I’ve been preparing for this my whole life,” Nkuta said. “I don’t care what my pro record says. I could be 2-0. I could be 1-0. I still know I can hang in there with some of the best in the world.” The 25-year-old Nkuta made his pro debut in October 2019, picking up a decision win under the Bellator banner.