Zhang Lipeng

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Zhang Lipeng
Born (1990-03-10) March 10, 1990 (age 34)
Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, China
Other namesThe Warrior, Dapeng, Garuda
NationalityChinese
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Style Shuai Jiao, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Beijing, China
TeamFight Emperor
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total50
Wins35
By knockout14
By submission13
By decision8
Losses13
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision7
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Zhang Lipeng (Chinese name 张立鹏; born March 10, 1990), is a Chinese professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of ONE Championship. Zhang has also competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He won his UFC contract through an 8-man tournament on The Ultimate Fighter: China . [2] [3]

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Mixed martial arts career

Early professional career

Zhang made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009, competing primarily for regional promotions in China, compiling a record of 7–7–1 before earning a tryout on the Ultimate Fighter in 2013.

The Ultimate Fighter: China

In the fall of 2013, it was announced that Zhang had been selected as one of the welterweight participants for Team Sky Dragons on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter: China. [4]

Zhang won his first fight on the show, defeating Zhu Qingxiang by submission in the first round (strikes). Zhang then went on to defeat Albert Cheng by submission (kimura) in the second round to advance to the finals.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zhang made his official debut facing fellow castmate Wang Sai in the welterweight finals on March 1, 2014 The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. [5] Zhang defeated Sai by split decision. [6]

Zhang faced Brendan O'Reilly in a lightweight bout on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 48. [7] Zhang defeated O'Reilly via unanimous decision. [8]

Zhang faced Chris Wade on January 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59. [9] He lost via unanimous decision. [10]

Zhang faced Kajan Johnson on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. [11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [12] [13]

ONE Championship

Since returning to China he enjoyed considerable success with Kunlun Fight, becoming the promotion’s welterweight champion and winning 21 out of his last 24 fights (with 10 submissions and 7 knockouts). This resulted in ONE Championship signing him to a contract. [14]

Zhang faced Eduard Folayang at ONE: Battleground 2 on August 13, 2021. [15] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [16]

Zhang faced Ruslan Emilbek Uulu at ONE: Only the Brave on January 28, 2022. [17] He knocked out his opponent within 32 seconds off the first round. [18] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [19]

Zhang faced Saygid Izagakhmaev at ONE 161 on September 29, 2022. [20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Zhang faced Timofey Nastyukhin on October 6, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 15. [22] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. [23] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [24]

Zhang faced Maurice Abévi on May 4, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 22. [25] At the weigh-ins, David Onama weighted 174 pounds, which was four pounds over the lightweight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined a percent of his purse which went to Zhang. [26] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [27]

Zhang faced Hiroyuki Tetsuka on February 8, 2025, at ONE Fight Night 28. He won the fight via knockout in the round one and this win earned the $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses. [28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
50 matches35 wins13 losses
By knockout141
By submission135
By decision87
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win35–13–2Hiroyuki TetsukaKO (punches) ONE Fight Night 28 February 8, 202512:06 Bangkok, ThailandCatchweight (178.5 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
Loss34–13–2Maurice AbéviDecision (unanimous) ONE Fight Night 22 May 4, 202435:00 Bangkok, ThailandCatchweight (174 lb) bout; Abévi missed weight.
Win34–12–2 Timofey Nastyukhin TKO (punches) ONE Fight Night 15 October 7, 202313:18 Bangkok, ThailandPerformance of the Night.
Loss33–12–2Saygid IzagakhmaevDecision (unanimous) ONE 161 September 29, 202235:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win33–11–2Ruslan Emilbek UuluKO (punches) ONE: Only the Brave January 28, 202210:32 Kallang, SingaporePerformance of the Night.
Win32–11–2 Eduard Folayang Decision (unanimous) ONE: Battleground 2 August 13, 202135:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win31–11–2Mohammad NaeemiSubmission (triangle choke) Kunlun Fight 83 September 14, 201914:00 Zunyi, China
Draw30–11–2Ednilson Barros SantosDraw (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 81 July 27, 201935:00 Beijing, China
Win30–11–1Kevin DellowTKO (elbows and punches) Kunlun Fight: Elite Fight Night 2 November 6, 201812:52 Zhangqiu, China
Win29–11–1James ChaneySubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 76 September 9, 201812:18 Zhangqiu, China
Loss28–11–1Elnur AgaevDecision (split) Kunlun Fight World Tour: Russia May 26, 201835:00 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win28–10–1Bagautdin AbasovSubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 71 April 1, 201823:07 Qingdao, China
Win27–10–1Italo da Silva GoncalvesTKO (elbows) Kunlun Fight 69 February 4, 201821:47 Guiyang, China
Win26–10–1Mikey VaotuuaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight MMA 16 / AFC 21 October 28, 201711:35 Melbourne, Australia
Loss25–10–1Rodrigo CaporalKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 15 October 3, 201714:46 Alashan, China
Win25–9–1Ivica TruscekTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 14 August 28, 20171N/A Qingdao, China
Win24–9–1Stanislav DobeshevTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 13 July 6, 20171N/A Qingdao, China
Win23–9–1Rodrigo CaporalDecision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight MMA 11 May 4, 201735:00 Jining, China
Win22–9–1 Hermes França Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight MMA 9 February 2, 201735:00 Sanya, China
Win21–9–1Leandro Rodrigues PontesTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 8 January 2, 201712:52 Sanya, ChinaWon the Kunlun Fight MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win20–9–1Javier FuentesTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 55 December 10, 20161N/A Qingdao, China Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win19–9–1Adam BoussifSubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 53 September 24, 201623:17 Beijing, ChinaDefended the Kunlun Fight MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win18–9–1Yul KimDecision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 47 July 10, 201635:00 Nanjing, China
Win17–9–1Jan QuaeyhaegensSubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 45 June 5, 20161N/A Chengdu, China
Win16–9–1Cesar AlonsoTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 44 May 14, 201612:40 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win15-9-1Takashi NotoKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 43 April 23, 201613:20 Zhoukou, China
Win14–9–1Beibit NazarovDecision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 37 January 23, 201635:00 Sanya, ChinaReturn to Welterweight. Won the Kunlun Fight MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win13–9–1Hong Young-kiSubmission (rear-naked choke) Road FC 027 26 December 201511:33 Shanghai, China
Win12–9–1Gadzhimusa GadzhievSubmission (north-south choke) Kunlun Fight 34 November 21, 201521:31 Shenzhen, ChinaCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win11–9–1Amr Fathee WahmanSubmission (armbar) Kunlun Fight 33 October 31, 201514:23 Hunan, ChinaCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win10–9–1Makoto MaedaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight: Cage Series 4 October 4, 201511:53 Astana, KazakhstanCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Loss9–9–1 Kajan Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 201535:00 Pasay, Philippines
Loss9–8–1 Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 201535:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win9–7–1 Brendan O'Reilly Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le August 24, 201435:00 Macau, SAR, ChinaReturn to Lightweight.
Win8–7–1Wang SaiDecision (split) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway March 1, 201435:00 Macau, SAR, ChinaWon The Ultimate Fighter: China Welterweight tournament.
Win7–7–1Isamu HimuraTKO (punches)Tai'an International Cage Fighting TournamentJune 29, 20132N/A Shandong, ChinaWelterweight debut.
Loss6–7–1Chris GarciaTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Real Fight MMA 2May 11, 201310:34 Zhengzhou, China
Loss6–6–1Marcos Yoshio SouzaDecision (unanimous)Real Fight MMA 1December 1, 201225:00 Zhengzhou, ChinaCatchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win6–5–1Oh Jae-seongSubmission1N/ACatchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win5–5–1Pengfei XuanTKO (submission to punches)Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 5September 8, 201211:10 Hohhot, China
Loss4–5–1Arthit HanchanaSubmission (triangle choke)Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 4June 30, 201232:53 Hohhot, China
Loss4–4–1Rodrigo CaporalDecision (split)Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 3March 24, 201235:00 Chongqing, China
Draw4–3–1Aziz PahrudinovDrawTop of the Forbidden City 7October 8, 201135:00 Beijing, China
Win4–3Yier TaSubmission (triangle choke)Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 1August 27, 201113:00 Shanghai, China
Loss3–3Gadji ZaipulaevSubmission (guillotine choke)MFP: Mayor's Cup 2011May 7, 201124:30 Khabarovsk, Russia
Loss3–2Tony RossiniSubmission (armbar)Legend FC 2June 24, 201012:56 Hong Kong, SAR, China
Win3–1Andrei MiroshnikovKO (punches)MFP: Governor's Cup of Sakhalin 2010April 30, 20101N/A Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
Loss2–1Claes BeverlovSubmission (armbar)Art of War FC 14September 26, 200911:58 Macau, SAR, China
Win2–0Yao QiangSubmission (triangle choke)Art of War FC 13July 18, 200911:58 Beijing, China
Win1–0Arthit HanchanaDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Martial Arts CombatApril 18, 200925:00 Beijing, ChinaLightweight debut.

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0Albert ChengSubmission (kimura) The Ultimate Fighter: China 26 January 20142N/A Beijing, ChinaTUF: China Welterweight Semi-Final.
Win1–0Zhu QingxiangSubmission (punches)14 December 2013 (airdate)1N/ATUF: China Welterweight Quarter-Finals.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "ZHANG LIPENG AND THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED". Vice . Retrieved 2015-01-19.
  3. ↑ "SUFFOLK COUNTY MEETS INNER MONGOLIA AT UFC BOSTON". Vice . Retrieved 2015-01-20.
  4. ↑ "'The Ultimate Fighter: China' cast revealed, series debuts Dec. 7". MMAJunkie.com. November 16, 2013. Archived from the original on November 18, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
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  9. ↑ Staff (2014-11-01). "Zhang Lipeng meets Chris Wade at UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-01.
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