Zhang Lipeng

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Zhang faced Maurice Abévi on May 4, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 22. 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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

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.

Championships and accomplishments ONE Championship Performance of the Night (Two times)

Kunlun Fight KLF Welterweight Championship (One time) KLF Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense

Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighter: China Welterweight Tournament winner

Mixed martial arts record NC

Lucas Gabriel NC (overturned) ONE Fight Night 31

Bangkok, Thailand Win

Hiroyuki Tetsuka KO (punches) ONE Fight Night 28

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Maurice Abévi Decision (unanimous) ONE Fight Night 22

Bangkok, Thailand Win

Timofey Nastyukhin TKO (punches) ONE Fight Night 15

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Saygid Izagakhmaev Decision (unanimous) ONE 161

Kallang, Singapore Win

Ruslan Emilbek Uulu KO (punches) ONE: Only the Brave |

Kallang, Singapore Win

Eduard Folayang Decision (unanimous) ONE: Battleground 2 |

Kallang, Singapore Win

Mohammad Naeemi Submission (triangle choke) Kunlun Fight 83

Zunyi, China Draw

Ednilson Barros Santos Draw (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 81

Beijing, China Win

Kevin Dellow TKO (elbows and punches) Kunlun Fight: Elite Fight Night 2

Zhangqiu, China Win

James Chaney Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 76

Zhangqiu, China Loss

Elnur Agaev Decision (split) Kunlun Fight World Tour: Russia

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Bagautdin Abasov Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 71

Qingdao, China Win

Italo da Silva Goncalves TKO (elbows) Kunlun Fight 69

Guiyang, China Win

Mikey Vaotuua Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight MMA 16 / AFC 21

Melbourne, Australia Loss

Rodrigo Caporal KO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 15

Alashan, China Win

Ivica Truscek TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 14

Qingdao, China Win

Stanislav Dobeshev TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 13

Qingdao, China Win

Rodrigo Caporal Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight MMA 11

Jining, China Win

Hermes França Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight MMA 9

Sanya, China Win

Leandro Rodrigues Pontes TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight MMA 8

Sanya, China Win

Javier Fuentes TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 55

Qingdao, China Win

Adam Boussif Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 53

Beijing, China Win

Yul Kim Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 47

Nanjing, China Win

Jan Quaeyhaegens Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight 45

Chengdu, China Win

Cesar Alonso TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 44

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Takashi Noto KO (punches) Kunlun Fight 43

Zhoukou, China Win

Beibit Nazarov Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 37

Sanya, China Win

Hong Young-ki Submission (rear-naked choke) Road FC 027

Shanghai, China Win

Gadzhimusa Gadzhiev Submission (north-south choke) Kunlun Fight 34

Shenzhen, China Win

Amr Fathee Wahman Submission (armbar) Kunlun Fight 33

Hunan, China Win

Makoto Maeda Submission (rear-naked choke) Kunlun Fight: Cage Series 4

Astana, Kazakhstan Loss

Kajan Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber

Pasay, Philippines Loss

Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Brendan O'Reilly Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le

Macau, SAR, China Win

Wang Sai Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway

Macau, SAR, China Win

Isamu Himura TKO (punches) Tai'an International Cage Fighting Tournament

Shandong, China Loss

Chris Garcia Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Real Fight MMA 2

Zhengzhou, China Loss

Marcos Yoshio Souza Decision (unanimous)

Win

Oh Jae-seong Submission

Win

Pengfei Xuan TKO (submission to punches) Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 5

Hohhot, China Loss

Arthit Hanchana Submission (triangle choke) Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 4

Hohhot, China Loss

Rodrigo Caporal Decision (split) Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 3

Chongqing, China Draw

Aziz Pahrudinov Draw Top of the Forbidden City 7

Beijing, China Win

Yier Ta Submission (triangle choke) Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 1

Shanghai, China Loss

Gadji Zaipulaev Submission (guillotine choke) MFP: Mayor's Cup 2011

Khabarovsk, Russia Loss

Tony Rossini Submission (armbar) Legend FC 2

Hong Kong, SAR, China Win

Andrei Miroshnikov KO (punches) MFP: Governor's Cup of Sakhalin 2010

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia Loss

Claes Beverlov Submission (armbar) Art of War FC 14

Macau, SAR, China Win

Yao Qiang Submission (triangle choke) Art of War FC 13

Beijing, China Win

Arthit Hanchana Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Martial Arts Combat

Beijing, China

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Albert Cheng Submission (kimura)

Win

Zhu Qingxiang Submission (punches) (airdate)