Zhang becomes first Chinese fighter to win in UFC on Facebook prelims
In a sign of the continuing worldwide growth of mixed martial arts, the UFC is in Australia this weekend, and…
In a sign of the continuing worldwide growth of mixed martial arts, the UFC is in Australia this weekend, and China’s Zhang Tie Quan earned a victory in a fight broadcast internationally on Facebook.
Zhang became the first Chinese fighter ever to fight in the UFC, and he became the first Chinese fighter ever to win in the UFC when he choked out Jason Reinhardt in the first round of their UFC 127 bout.
Jason Reinhardt Vs. Tiequan Zhang
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Tiequan Zhang def. Jason Reinhardt via guillotine choke – Round 1, 0:48
Tom Blackledge Vs. Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Anthony Perosh def. Tom Blackledge via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:45