// Roster Index›Light Heavyweight›Dossier · Zhang Mingyang
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNSTOCK 0LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Zhang
Mingyang

NICKNAME"Mountain Tiger"·CHINA
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
19-8-0
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
CURRENT GYM
Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Zhang Mingyang
FIGHTER -
CHI🇨🇳
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! LIVE
HEIGHT
6'2"
REACH
6'4"
AGE
28
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Light Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
27 BOUTS
WIN
19
LOSS
8
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
70%
19/27 bouts
FINISH RATE
100%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 3-2
WWWLL
Form trend 0 over the last 90 days.
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: LIVE
FIGHTING STYLE
BRAWLER

Brawler fighter with elite knockout power — 68% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

KEY RISKS

Pressure boxers willing to wade into the pocket have found chins on offer; cardio drops in late rounds.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
7.71
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
60%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 49%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
5.33
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
43%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
75%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 55 other rated fighters on the UFC light heavyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#47
of 56 on the UFC light heavyweight roster · Elo 1490
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
69th
percentile · average opponent rated 1563 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
56th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.10 per fight)

10 rated fights · opponents rated in 37% of recorded fights · last rated fight MAY 30, 2026 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (19)
n = 19
KO/TKO · 13
SUB · 6
13
KO/TKO
68%
6
SUB
32%
0
DEC
0%
// LOSSES (8)
n = 8
KO/TKO · 5
SUB · 2
DEC · 1
5
KO/TKO
63%
2
SUB
25%
1
DEC
13%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
100% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 13 fights
68%
SUBANY ROUND · 6 fights
32%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
27 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 25, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER98TD DEFENSE78GRAPPLING60CHIN66STRIKING100CARDIO45AGGRESSION86SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE29RECOVERY57
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Striking. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power98
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=19 wins
TD Defense78
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (75%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin66
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=27 bouts
Striking100
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio45
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression86
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str Defense29
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (43%)

Recovery57
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=8 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power98 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins19 wins
TD Defense78 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (75%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin66 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record27 bouts
Striking100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression86 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense29 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (43%)Not recorded
Recovery57 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.8 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100DEC 2014LDEC 2014WJAN 2016WJUN 2016WAUG 2016LOCT 2016LMAY 2017WDEC 2017WJAN 2018LMAY 2018LDEC 2018WAPR 2019WJUL 2019LOCT 2019WJAN 2020WSEP 2020WSEP 2020WSEP 2020WNOV 2020WJAN 2021WJAN 2021WAPR 2021WJUN 2022WFEB 2024WNOV 2024WAPR 2025LAUG 2025LMAY 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 38, SUB R2.
  3. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 48, SUB R1.
  4. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 58, KO/TKO R1.
  5. Start, AUG 2016, momentum score 68, SUB R1.
  6. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 58, KO/TKO R1.
  7. Start, MAY 2017, momentum score 51, DEC R3.
  8. Start, DEC 2017, momentum score 61, SUB R1.
  9. Start, JAN 2018, momentum score 71, SUB R1.
  10. Start, MAY 2018, momentum score 64, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, DEC 2018, momentum score 54, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, APR 2019, momentum score 65, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, JUL 2019, momentum score 75, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 68, SUB R1.
  15. Start, JAN 2020, momentum score 78, SUB R1.
  16. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 88, SUB R1.
  17. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 98, KO/TKO R1.
  18. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, NOV 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  22. Start, APR 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  23. Start, JUN 2022, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  24. Start, FEB 2024, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, NOV 2024, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  26. Start, APR 2025, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, AUG 2025, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  28. Start, MAY 2026, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Tian), bottomed at 38 (L vs Han). Current reading: 83.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
27/27 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
16
59%
2
7%
-
-
-
18
total
SUB
7
26%
1
4%
-
-
-
8
total
DEC
-
-
1
4%
-
-
1
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 18 of 27 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
4%, fights rarely go the distance
GYM & TRAINING PARTNERS_

WHERE THE TRAINING HAPPENS

Camp affiliation matters for stylistic predictions. Who you spend 200 rounds a week with shapes how you fight on Saturday.

// CURRENT_GYM_
Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA
China
VIEW FIGHTER DIRECTORY →
// STYLE_INFLUENCE_
STRIKING-FIRST

Style tags inferred from per-fight rate stats: striking-first, wrestling-heavy, sub grappling, cage defense.

// RESOLVED_TRAINING_PARTNERS

No linked training partners are available for this gym yet.

// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
27 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Alonzo MenifieldMay 30, 2026
KO/TKOR1 · 4:15
UFC Fight Night 277 - Song vs. Figueiredo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Johnny WalkerAug 23, 2025
KO/TKOR2 · 2:37
UFC Fight Night 257 - Walker vs. Zhang
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches)
W
VS Anthony SmithApr 26, 2025
KO/TKOR1 · 4:03
UFC on ESPN 66 - Garry vs. Prates
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbows)
W
VS Ozzy DiazNov 23, 2024
KO/TKOR1 · 2:25
UFC Fight Night 248 - Yan vs. Figueiredo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbow and Punches)
W
VS Brendson RibeiroFeb 17, 2024
KO/TKOR1 · 1:41
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
W
VS George TokkosJun 9, 2022
KO/TKOR1 · 3:57
UFC - Road to UFC: Singapore Quarterfinals 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
W
VS Changsheng HuoApr 30, 2021
KO/TKOR1 · 2:25
WLF - W.A.R.S. 52
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Handong KongJan 14, 2021
KO/TKOR1 · 0:45
WLF - W.A.R.S. 50
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knees and Punches)
W
VS Caibao ZhangJan 14, 2021
KO/TKOR1 · 1:29
WLF - W.A.R.S. 50
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Caibao ZhangNov 17, 2020
KO/TKOR1 · 1:29
WLF - W.A.R.S. 49
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Hongyan TianSep 5, 2020
KO/TKOR1 · 0:50
Huya FC - Kung Fu Carnival: Heavyweight Grand Prix
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Changsheng HuoSep 5, 2020
KO/TKOR1 · 2:01
Huya FC - Kung Fu Carnival: Heavyweight Grand Prix
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Light Heavyweight. Professional record 19-8. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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