Xiao Long
Xiao Long tries striking Quinonez with his striking, but he fails. Quinonez can't be stopped by his body kicks and low kickes. He takes a right cross and a jab on his nose. In round two, Xiao attempts a single leg strike as well as a spinning attack. However, his opponent stops both of these moves. The fight ends at the judges' table.
Xiao Long is a bantamweight fighter who fights for Xindu Martial Arts (Shanxi province), China. He was recently awarded two straight victories by WLF, and he also won a March championship fight. He hopes to improve his performance at Contender Series, which he won twice. Long will be facing a difficult challenge from Kirghiz Keremuaili Mamaitituoheti. Long was supposed to compete in the Contender Series last season but didn't get the chance. Xiao won a bout against Yi Zha. Kirghiz fought against Buhuoyouga & Wulijiburen.
Albert Cheng
Albert Cheng, a Shanghai native, is one the most popular stars in China's MMA scene. Chinese are known for their aggressive style and fighting. The recent TUF China competition only increased their abilities. Cheng was ranked at number two in this division by the media. His record is 5-1. Fans may be curious about Cheng's ability to keep up with the rest of his team.
Cheng made a UFC debut in round one against Wesley Ranger. He continued to compete in smaller MMA groups until he was chosen for the TUFChina Finale. By Submission, he beat Ranger who had a 0-0-0 pro MMA record. Cheng was in the UFC matched up with Anying Wang on March 1, 2014. However, a stoppage by a doctor meant that Cheng was not allowed to compete.
Fu Ziyi
Fu Ziyi and Tiequan Zi Zhang from Team Sky Dragons arrive early at training center to begin training. The coaches bring their gear to the training center and explain why the UFC is important to the Chinese people. The fighters are then given the opportunity to practice preliminary training matches. These tests will gauge their strengths, weaknesses, and determine who will face off in the finals. Team Sky Dragons has Tiequan Yang leading it, while Team Flying Lions has Wu Qize leading it. To determine who will face whom, the teams flip a coin.
Wang Sai, Wu Qize’s opponent, was defeated in the second round by Wu Qize. Wu Qize also expressed gratitude for Wang Sai’s “warrior’s heart” as well as his "learning."
Kirghiz Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti
This October will mark the debut of Kirghiz Keremuaili in the UFC, as the Mongolian is set to compete on Dana White's Contender Series. The Shanxi-based featherweight, China, is on a six fight winning streak. After a win over Buren Woliji, the victory is his first in UFC. He has previously won two fights for ONE Championship as well as twice in ONE Hero Series. He has also fought against some the best featherweights in the world and has had mixed results against international competitors.