Tiequan Zhang

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	5
Record:	18-3-0
Summary:	Heart, Strength, Submissions

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Wolf
From:	Inner Mongolia China
Fights Out Of:	Beijing China
Age:	33
Height:	5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )
College:	Xi'an Sports University
Degree:	Sports Education

Media

UFC® 144 Edgar vs Henderson live on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

Feb 25, 2012
"I am happy from the bottom of my heart." Newcomer Issei Tamura opens his UFC® career with a highlight-reel KO of Tiequan Zhang. He shares his strategy with UFC.com.

Feb 25, 2012 :30
UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Feb 25, 2012
Watch as all the fighter hit the scales the day before UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson

Feb 24, 2012

All Tiequan Zhang Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

30% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

73% Standing

23%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Tiequan Zhang	UFC® 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Edgar vs Henderson Feb 25, 2012	6	0	1	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Issei Tamura		15	1	0	2	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Tiequan Zhang	UFC® 136 Live on Pay Per View: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	2	0	3	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Darren Elkins		27	1	3	10	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Tiequan Zhang	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	4	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Jason Reinhardt	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	2	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Tiequan Zhang	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	12	4	6	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dan Downes	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	31	0	1	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Tiequan Zhang	WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan Sep 30, 2010	2	1	1	1	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Pablo Garza	WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan Sep 30, 2010	4	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: I train three times a day covering all facets of the sport.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Sanda at 1999, because I always like new challenges and to conquer. It's exciting.

What ranks and titles have you held? URCC middleweight champion, UMAC welterweight champion, Legend FC "Submission of the Night" honor.

Do you have any heroes? Genghis Khan

What is your favorite technique? Punches

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Like I have always said, I try not to look at any fight as anything different. This time, fighting in the UFC is the most important fight of my life. I know I need to win and show the American audience the heart of a Chinese fighter. I’m coming to win. I look forward to giving the fans in China and America a great show.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Xi'an Sports University, Sports Education.

What was your job before you started fighting? Sanda fighter before MMA. I have been a competitor since I was a kid

• Compiled 1-1 record in WEC

• 10 wins by submission, three by TKO