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UFC Shanghai star left legend lay in pool of his own blood during his retirement fight

UFC Shanghai star left legend lay in pool of his own blood during his retirement fight

Since signing for the UFC, Mingyang Zhang has looked relatively flawless in the Octagon with three first round finishes. This coming Saturday, the premier promotion returns to Shanghai for UFC Shanghai, headlined by Chinese light heavyweight prospect Mingyang Zhang and Johnny Walker.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 19
UFC Shanghai preview, start time, full fight card as Zhang Mingyang returns home to fight

UFC Shanghai preview, start time, full fight card as Zhang Mingyang returns home to fight

The UFC returns to mainland China for the first time in years in their first big event since UFC 319. After the clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis, UFC Shanghai sees its first trip to Shanghai since 2017, with a hometown hero battling in the main event.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 25
UFC Shanghai will be headlined by Zhang Mingyang – Johnny Walker

UFC Shanghai will be headlined by Zhang Mingyang – Johnny Walker

The UFC is heading to Shanghai on August 23rd and tonight, the promotion announced the main event and the co-main event. In the main event of the card, China’s own Zhang Mingyang (19-6) will be looking to continue his winning streak as he takes on 12th ranked Johnny Walker (21-9, 1 NC).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 28
After another first round stoppage at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Zhang Mingyang?

After another first round stoppage at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Zhang Mingyang?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City, we saw the retirement fight of a former title challenger. Anthony “Lionheart” Smith (37-22) was making the walk for the final time and he was facing an incredibly dangerous opponent in China’s Zhang Mingyang (19-6).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 25
Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang prediction, odds, pick for UFC Kansas City

Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang prediction, odds, pick for UFC Kansas City

UFC Kansas City: Ian Machado Garry versus Carlos Prates continues on the main card with a fight between Anthony Smith and Joselyne Edwards in the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Before UFC Retirement, Anthony Smith Explains How His Coach's Passing Led to Dismal Performance 'I was in hell'

Before UFC Retirement, Anthony Smith Explains How His Coach's Passing Led to Dismal Performance 'I was in hell'

UFC light heavyweight veteran Anthony "Lionheart" Smith is set to retire after his co-main event bout against Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City on April 26, closing a 17-year career marked by resilience and memorable highs.

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