Rong Zhu
| Rong Zhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 2000 Heishui County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China |
| Other names | Little Yama |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in[1] |
| Fighting out of | Aba, Sichuan, China |
| Team | Enbo Fight Club |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Rong Zhu (ch: 茸主;[2] born March 7, 2000) is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Background
Of Tibetan descent, as early as the age of 12, Rong began to practice Sanda. After three years of hard training, he did not achieve excellent results, realizing that this path might not be suitable for him, Zhu decided to switch sports and after seeing MMA on TV, and was instantly attracted by the sport. Later, after being introduced by his uncle, Zhu started training at Enbo Fight Club as an assistant and sparring partner for Su Mudaerji, where his duties included tasks such as carrying towels and water.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Having his first pro fight just days after his 16th birthday in 2016, Rong compiled a 17-3 record on the Chinese regional scene, most off it with the promotion WLF, where he captured the Lightweight title and defended it three times.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rong made his UFC debut facing Kazula Vargas at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.[5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
On his second fight in UFC, Rong was initially scheduled to face Dakota Bush on September 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann.[7] However, Bush tested positive for COVID-19 during fight week and was replaced by Brandon Jenkins.[8] At the weigh-ins, Zhu weighed in at 158 pounds, two pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and he forfeited 20% of his purse to his opponent.[9]
Rong faced Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green on February 26, 2022.[10] At the weigh-ins, Zhu Rong weighed in at 160 pounds, 4 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. It is the second straight fight in which he has missed weight. His bout proceeded at a catchweight and he was fined 40% of his purse, which went to his opponent Ignacio Bahamondes.[11] He lost the bout via third round submission.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
- Wu Lin Feng
- WLF Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Three successful title defenses
- WLF Lightweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 26 matches | 21 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21–5 | Ignacio Bahamondes | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green | February 26, 2022 | 3 | 1:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Rong missed weight. |
| Win | 21–4 | Brandon Jenkins | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 4:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Rong missed weight. |
| Loss | 20–4 | Kazula Vargas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 261 | April 24, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 20–3 | Deliya Bi | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 50 | January 14, 2021 | 3 | 4:16 | Zhengzhou, China | Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–3 | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | KO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 47 | September 25, 2020 | 1 | 2:05 | Zhengzhou, China | Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–3 | Jiaqiang Han | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | WLF W.A.R.S. 46 | August 21, 2020 | 1 | 2:01 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 17–3 | Huwanixi Wusikenbieke | KO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 43 | May 22, 2020 | 1 | 1:47 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 16–3 | Alisson Barbosa | Decision (unanimous) | WLF W.A.R.S. 39 | October 18, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China | Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–3 | Mohsen Mohammadseifi | KO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 35 | June 14, 2019 | 1 | 2:50 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 14–3 | Marcio Andrade | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WLF W.A.R.S. 31 | January 3, 2019 | 5 | 3:49 | Zhengzhou, China | Won the WLF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3 | Nikoloz Kajaia | Submission (guillotine choke) | WLF W.A.R.S. 27 | September 14, 2018 | 2 | 3:47 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 12–3 | Arben Escayo | TKO (injury) | ABA Fighting Championship: Hongyuan | August 2, 2018 | 1 | 1:39 | Hongyuan County, China | |
| Win | 11–3 | Aleko Sagliani | TKO (retirement) | WLF W.A.R.S. 25 | June 27, 2018 | 2 | 2:55 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 10–3 | Arsen Balyants | TKO (elbows and punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 23 | April 14, 2018 | 3 | 0:55 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Guilherme Cadena | Submission (triangle choke) | WLF W.A.R.S. 21 | January 13, 2018 | 1 | 3:32 | Zhengzhou, China | Catchweight (152 lb) bout. |
| Win | 9–2 | Takuma Watanabe | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 18 | October 27, 2017 | 1 | 3:42 | Maerkang, China | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 8–2 | Vincenzo Tagliamonte | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 17 | September 16, 2017 | 1 | 4:44 | Zhengzhou, China | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 7–2 | Ruslan Khairulin | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 15 | June 19, 2017 | 2 | 4:02 | Zhengzhou, China | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 6–2 | Wuliji Buren | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 6 | April 7, 2017 | 1 | 1:37 | Guangzhou, China | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shanati Shamaiti | Decision (unanimous) | Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 5 | February 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Guangzhou, China | |
| Win | 5–1 | Feng Kai Niu | Submission (armbar) | Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 2 | January 7, 2017 | 1 | 1:43 | Zhengzhou, China | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Shamil Nasrudinov | Submission (guillotine choke) | WLF E.P.I.C. 9 | October 24, 2016 | 1 | 4:01 | Zhengzhou, China | Catchweight (141 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Semen Galushko | TKO (punches) | WLF E.P.I.C. 6 | July 23, 2016 | 1 | 2:16 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 3–0 | Andrey Sapa | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | WLF E.P.I.C. 4 | May 28, 2016 | 1 | 2:18 | Zhengzhou, China | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Vadim Hristoforov | TKO (punches) | WLF E.P.I.C. 3 | April 23, 2016 | 1 | 3:39 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 1–0 | Roman Lutsenko | Disqualification (punches to back of head) | Bullet Fly FC 4 | March 26, 2016 | 2 | 2:06 | Beijing, China | Featherweight debut. |
See also
References
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External links
- Professional MMA record for Rong Zhu from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Rong Zhu on UFC.com
