Other names The Warrior Team Fight Emperor | Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Nationality Chinese Name Zhang Lipeng | |
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Born May 3, 1990 (age 33) ( 1990-05-03 ) Division | ||
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Lipeng Zhang (Chinese name Zhang Lipeng; born March 10, 1990), is a Chinese mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He won his contract through an 8-man tournament on The Ultimate Fighter: China.
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- Xiaomi road fc 027 lightweight match zhang lipeng vs hong young ki
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- Early professional career
- The Ultimate Fighter China
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
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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.
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. Zhang defeated Sai by split decision.
Zhang faced Brendan O'Reilly in a lightweight bout on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 48. Zhang defeated O'Reilly via unanimous decision.
Zhang faced Chris Wade on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59. He lost via unanimous decision.
Zhang faced Kajan Johnson on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.