Zhang Mingyang

“Mountain Tiger”

Light HeavyweightPeople's Republic of China2-fight losing streak

19Wins

8Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWW

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Profile

Age: 28 (born August 16, 1998)
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Reach: 75"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 3-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

KO/TKO 3

Losses in the UFC2

KO/TKO 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 6.64 top 1%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 5.55

Striking accuracy59%Better than 95% of light heavyweights

Strike defense39%Better than 6% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.0 top 94%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy—

Takedown defense100%Better than 97% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Mingyang last fought on May 30, 2026 (Loss vs Alonzo Menifield).

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Zhang Mingyang

From People's Republic of China, Zhang Mingyang "Mountain Tiger" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 2", Mingyang has a 75" reach.

Mingyang turned professional in 2014, debuting with CKF. A 16-6 record outside the UFC came first. Mingyang made a UFC debut at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February 2024 and beat Brendson Ribeiro by KO/TKO. Across 5 fights in the UFC, Mingyang is 3-2.

A finisher on the feet, Mingyang has won 3 of 3 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Mingyang lands more significant strikes per minute than 99% of light heavyweights and defends takedowns better than 97% of light heavyweights. Mingyang ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

The quickest UFC win of Mingyang's career took 1:41, against Brendson Ribeiro at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria. 3 of Mingyang's 3 UFC finishes came in the first round. Mingyang's record outside the UFC includes 6-1 in WLF W.A.R.S. and 3-0 in Huya FC.

Mingyang's latest fight was at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo in May 2026, where Mingyang lost to Alonzo Menifield by KO/TKO.

UFC fight history

L

Alonzo Menifield

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:15

UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo

May 30, 2026

16Str 0TD 0KD
L

Johnny Walker

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 2:37

UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang

Aug 23, 2025

20Str 0TD 0KD
W

Anthony Smith

KO/TKO · Elbows to Head On Ground · R1 4:03

UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates

Apr 26, 2025

63Str 0TD 0KD
W

Ozzy Diaz

KO/TKO · Elbow to Head At Distance · R1 2:25

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo

Nov 23, 2024

17Str 0TD 1KD
W

Brendson Ribeiro

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:41

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria

Feb 17, 2024

17Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Zhang Mingyang is 19-8 across 27 professional fights in 14 promotions, since a pro debut on December 30, 2014 (CKF). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

KO/TKO 13
Submission 6

Pro losses8

KO/TKO 5
Submission 2
Decision 1

Finish rate: 100% of wins
Longest win streak: 12
Current streak: 2 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
WLF W.A.R.S.	6-1	2019
UFC	3-2	2024
Huya FC	3-0	2020
CKF	1-1	2014
Fight King	1-0	2018
Kunlun Fight	0-1	2016
Kunlun Fight MMA	0-1	2017
MFP	0-1	2018
Other	1-0	2016
Road to UFC Season	1-0	2022
Tatfight	1-0	2019
WBK	1-0	2016
YunFeng Duel	0-1	2018
YunFeng Showdown	1-0	2017

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Alonzo Menifield	TKO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo	May 30, 2026
L	Johnny Walker	TKO (leg kicks and punches), R2	UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang	Aug 23, 2025
W	Anthony Smith	TKO (elbows), R1	UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates	Apr 26, 2025
W	Ozzy Diaz	TKO (elbow and punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo	Nov 23, 2024
W	Brendson Ribeiro	KO (punches), R1	UFC 298	Feb 17, 2024
W	Tuco Tokkos	KO (punches), R1	Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 1	Jun 19, 2022
W	Huo Changsheng	TKO (punches), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 52	Apr 30, 2021
W	Zhang Caibao	TKO (punches), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 50	Jan 14, 2021
W	Kong Handong	TKO (knees and punches), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 50	Jan 14, 2021
W	Zhang Caibao	TKO (punches), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 49	Nov 17, 2020
W	Tian Hongyan	TKO (punches), R1	Huya FC: Kung Fu Carnival Season 2	Sep 5, 2020
W	Ma Anding	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Huya FC: Kung Fu Carnival Season 2	Sep 5, 2020
W	Huo Changsheng	TKO (punches), R1	Huya FC: Kung Fu Carnival Season 2	Sep 5, 2020
W	Alireza Vafaei	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 41	Jan 3, 2020
L	Luan Aguirre Elias	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 39	Jul 18, 2019
W	Nosherwan Khanzada	TKO (punches), R1	WLF W.A.R.S. 36	Jul 12, 2019
W	Nader Ishakov	TKO (punches), R1	Tatfight 9: China vs. Tatarstan	Apr 27, 2019
L	Askar Mozharov	KO (punch), R1	YunFeng Duel	Dec 29, 2018
L	Sergey Pogodaev	TKO (punches), R2	MFP 220	May 26, 2018
W	Aorigele	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Fight King: Gold Belt Contest	Jan 28, 2018
W	Sayama	Submission (armbar), R1	YunFeng Showdown 8	Dec 23, 2017
L	Koji Shikuwa	Decision (unanimous), R3	Kunlun Fight MMA 11	May 4, 2017
L	John Vake	KO (punches), R1	Kunlun Fight: Cage Fight Series 6	Oct 21, 2016
W	Puriya Nemati	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	CKF 08/13	Aug 13, 2016
W	Atta Izzatullo	TKO (punches), R1	WBK 16: Day 2	Jun 26, 2016
W	Zhang Caibao	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	2016 Xinjiang Oriental Summit (Other)	Jan 21, 2016
L	Han Qingtao	Submission (guillotine choke), R2	CKF 12/30	Dec 30, 2014

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Zhang Mingyang's record?

Zhang Mingyang's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Zhang Mingyang?

Zhang Mingyang is 28 years old, born on August 16, 1998.

How tall is Zhang Mingyang and what is their reach?

Zhang Mingyang stands 6' 2" with a 75" reach.

Who did Zhang Mingyang fight last?

Zhang Mingyang lost to Alonzo Menifield by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo on May 30, 2026.

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