Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Rong vs Bahamondes
Feb. 26, 2022
Stats & Records
13
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
1
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 392
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 775
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 10
- Takedowns Attempted
- 16
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Sichuan, China
Trains at
American Top Team
Fighting style
Striker
Age
23
Height
69.00
Weight
174.70
Octagon Debut
Apr. 24, 2021
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
39.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2016
- 12 wins by KO, four by submission (Arm triangle, RNC, 2 guillotine)
- 1 win by DQ
- 9 first-round finishes
- Has won 11 of his last 12
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Rong Zhu stopped Brandon Jenkins via TKO (strikes) at 4:35 of the third round
UFC 261 (4/24/21) Rong Zhu lost a three round unanimous decision to Kazula Vargas
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? It’s about passion; I'm born to fight.
What ranks and titles have you held? Multiple-time WLF lightweight champion
Do you have any heroes? Jon Jones
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot to me. My dreams are coming true - Now it's my time!
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Only Primary school.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was at school
Favorite grappling technique: Ground & Pound
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
