China’s martial arts and combat sports history is extensive and nearly beyond measure. It’s history in mixed martial arts is a bit more abbreviated, however, but the milestones are coming more and more frequently. At UFC 300, the first all-China title fight goes down between Zhang Weili (China’s first-ever champion) and Yan Xiaonan (the first female Chinese UFC fighter).
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the major milestones for Chinese fighters in the Octagon.
First Chinese Fighter To Compete In The UFC: Tiequan Zhang
