Yang Zhuo

Yang Zhuo (Chinese: 杨茁; pinyin: yáng zhuó) is a Chinese former Wushu fighter and current kickboxer who competes in both Featherweight and Lightweight division. A multiple time provincial and national Sanshou titlist in his home country. Yang later made the switch to kickboxing. As of 1 November 2018, he is ranked the #8 featherweight in the world by Combat Press.[3]

Yang Zhuo
Born (1989-04-07) April 7, 1989
Dalian, Liaoning, China
Native name杨茁
Other namesDynamite[1][2]
NationalityChinese
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8 12 in)
Weight67.0 kg (147.7 lb; 10.55 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
StyleSanshou, Kickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofChina
TeamZhengzhou Shun Yuan Fight Club
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total79
Wins60
By knockout17
Losses18
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins3
By knockout1
By submission2
Losses2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Websitehttp://weibo.com/517897099
last updated on: February 3, 2018

Yang Zhuo began sanshou training at an early age and rose to prominence by winning provincial titles in his native Liaoning several years consecutively. In the summer of 2009, he began to fight in Wu Lin Feng.[4]

Career

In October 26, 2014, in the Kunlun Fight 12 4-Man 65 kg tournament semifinals, Yang beat Matt Embree by decision. He won the final against Phosa Nopphorn by TKO.[5]

In July 4, 2015, in Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 – 67 kg Tournament Semi Finals, Yang beat Jomthong Chuwattana by Ex.R decision.[6]

In the final he faced Qiu jianliang and in the second round Yang knocked Qiu down several times, almost finishing him. Yang then won a unanimous decision victory from the judges.[7]

Championships and awards

  • Ranking
    • N°8 Combat Press.com at Featherweight, June, 2018 [10]

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 3 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–2 Alexander Ogawa TKO (Punches) Real - Real Fight MMA Championship 3 Oct 20, 2013 1 0:25 Beijing, China
Win 2–2 Sardorbek Qodirov Submission (Guillotine Choke) WLF MMA Championship Dubai 2013 Jun 6, 2013 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Loss 1–2 Jonny Gilbertson Decision (Unanimous) Real - Real Fight MMA Championship 2 May 11, 2013 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China
Loss 1–1 Kairat Akhmetov Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) AP - Alash Pride 2 Dec 22, 2012 1 1:30 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 1–0 Kenny Yeung Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 3 Sep 24, 2010 3 4:05 Hong Kong, China

References

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