Tiequan Zhang
• Compiled 1-1 record in WEC
• 10 wins by
submission, three by
TKO
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? PunchesWhat 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
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