Xiao Long
Xiao Long tries his striking to harm Quinonez but he fails. Quinonez isn't stopping him with his body kicks or low kicks. He takes a right cross and a jab on his nose. The next round sees Xiao attempt a single leg strike or a spinning attack. But his opponent blocks both. Finally, the fight moves to the judges' tables.
Xiao Long is a bantamweight fighter who fights for Xindu Martial Arts (Shanxi province), China. He has won two straight fights with WLF and also won the March championship bout. He hopes to improve on the two wins he had at the Contender Series. Long will now face a formidable challenge in the form Kirghiz Maimaituoheti Maimaituoheti. Long had been scheduled to compete on last year's Contender Series, but was unable to do so. Xiao won a bout against Yi Zha. Kirghiz fought against Buhuoyouga & Wulijiburen.
Albert Cheng
Albert Cheng, a Shanghain native, is one of China's most prominent MMA stars. The Chinese are known for their aggressive style of fighting, and the recent TUF China competition has only made their skills that much better. Cheng was ranked second in the division according to the media and his record of 5-1. Fans may be curious about Cheng's ability to keep up with the rest of his team.
After a successful UFC debut against Wesley Ranger in the first round of the tournament, Cheng continued competing in smaller MMA organizations until he was selected for the TUF China Finale. He beat Ranger in the fourth round by Submission. 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 will be ready with their gear, explaining what the UFC is and its importance to the Chinese population. The preliminary training matches are where the fighters test their skills and weaknesses. This determines who will be fighting in the finals. Team Sky Dragons is commanded by Tiequan Zhu, while Team Flying Lions' leader is Wu Qize. To determine which team will face the other, each team flips a coin.
Wang Sai, Wu Qize’s opponent, was defeated in the second round by Wu Qize. Wu Qize also highlighted Wang Sai’s "warrior’s heart” and "learning".
Kirghiz Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti
Kirghiz Khamuaili will debut in the UFC on October 1, when the Mongolian will take part in Dana White's Contender Series. The Shanxi, China featherweight is on a six-fight winning streak. He is just coming off a victory over Buren Wuliji, a former UFC veteran. He is a former winner of the ONE Championship twice and the ONE Hero Series twice. He has also fought against some the best featherweights in the world and has had mixed results against international competitors.