Completed MMA Bout

Tiequan Zhang vs. Jon Tuck

Main Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA

Jon Tuck defeats Tiequan Zhang via 3 Round Decision

Jon "Super Saiyan" Tuck
"The Wolf" Tiequan Zhang

Tuck
Decision
Round 3

Jon Tuck Tiequan Zhang

"Super Saiyan" "The Wolf"

6-0-0   Pro Record At Fight   15-3-0
Climbed to 7-0   Record After Fight   Fell to 15-4
-345 (Moderate Favorite)   Betting Odds   +285 (Moderate Underdog)
Guam   Nationality   China
Hagatna, Guam   Fighting out of   Beijing, China
28 years, 2 months, 1 week, 6 days   Age at Fight   34 years, 3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days
156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
5'11" (181cm)   Height   5'8" (173cm)
73.0" (185cm)   Reach   69.0" (175cm)
Kings MMA   Gym   Black Tiger Team
UFC on FUEL TV 6
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC on FUEL TV 6: Franklin vs. Le
  • Date: Saturday 11.10.2012 at 09:00 AM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: CotaiArena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Macau, China
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Zhang Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tuck Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Zhang vs. Tuck Wiki

Zhang Tie Quan took on Jon Tuck on the main card of UFC on Fuel TV 6 in the lightweight division.

Round 1

Both fighters threw big punches to start before Quan got a big takedown. Tuck threatened with a tight Armbar attempt from the bottom but Quan escaped. Tuck took Quan's back in a transition then transitioned smoothly between back and full mount several times.

Round 2

Quan landed some big punches to start the second and went on the attack, but Tuck stayed on his feet and returned fire before getting taken down. Tuck forced another impressive transition and wound up on top. Tuck did not do much damage from the top but dominated positionally.

Round 3

Quan had a good start again in the third, landing some heavy punches while Tuck returned with occasional counters. Tuck's chin was on full display as Quan landed a big punch, but Tuck just stayed in the pocket and returned fire and the lightweights smiled at each other through bloody teeth.

The judges scored the bout 29-28, 30-27, and 29-28 for Tuck, giving him the Unanimous Decision victory.

Last updated 11.10.2012, 10:33 AM ET
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Zhang vs. Tuck Fight Predictions

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