Rongzhu

"The Yama King"

29-6-0★ 1bonus

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Last fight: Win vs Rafa Garcia · Unanimous Decision · Sep 12, 2026

29-6-0 · 22 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Rafa GarciaUD · R3 5:00

UFCNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado·September 12, 2026

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Rongzhu holds a professional MMA record of 29-6-0. Rongzhu has won 29 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Rongzhu lands 5.86 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 1.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Mar 7, 2000
Age: 26
Nationality: China
Birthplace: Heishui, Sichuan, China

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Career history

WIN
vs Rafa Garcia
Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026· Lightweight· 29-6 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Victor Martinez
Road to UFC· May 28, 2026· Catchweight· 28-6 vs 13-7
TKO
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Austin Hubbard
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang· Aug 23, 2025· Lightweight· 27-6 vs 16-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kody Steele
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 9, 2025· Lightweight· 26-6 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Chris Padilla
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady· Sep 7, 2024· Lightweight· 25-6 vs 15-6
TKO
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs Shin Haraguchi
Road to UFC· Feb 3, 2024· Lightweight· 25-5 vs 7-1
SUB
R3 · 3:06
WIN
vs Sangwook Kim
Road to UFC· Aug 27, 2023· Lightweight· 24-5 vs 9-3
UD
WIN
vs Sung Chan Hong
Road to UFC· May 28, 2023· Lightweight· 23-5 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 2:17
WIN
vs Felipe Maia
UAE Warriors 34· Oct 20, 2022· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 13-7
TKO
R2 · 1:59
LOSS
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green· Feb 26, 2022· Lightweight· 21-5 vs 13-4
SUB
R3 · 1:40
WIN
vs Brandon Jenkins
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 15-8
TKO
R3 · 4:35
LOSS
vs Kazula Vargas
UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2· Apr 24, 2021· Lightweight· 20-4 vs 12-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bideliya×1Title bout · Title win #1
WLF MMA 50· Jan 14, 2021· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 10-10
TKO
R3 · 4:16
WIN
vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
WLF W.A.R.S. 47· Sep 25, 2020· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 34-9
TKO
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Jiaqiang Han
WLF W.A.R.S. 46· Aug 21, 2020· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 2-8
SUB
R1 · 2:01
WIN
vs Huwannixi Wusikenbieke
WLF W.A.R.S. 43· May 22, 2020· Lightweight· 17-3 vs 19-12
TKO
R1 · 1:47
WIN
vs Alisson Barbosa×2Title bout · Title win #2
WLF W.A.R.S. 39· Oct 18, 2019· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 18-7
UD
WIN
vs Mohsen Mohammadseifi
WLF W.A.R.S. 35· Jun 14, 2019· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 2:50
WIN
vs Marcio Andrade×1Title bout · Title win #1
WLF W.A.R.S. 31· Jan 3, 2019· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 19-5
SUB
R5 · 3:49
WIN
vs Nikoloz Kajaia
WLF W.A.R.S. 27· Sep 14, 2018· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 4-1
SUB
R2 · 3:47
WIN
vs Arben Escayo
ABA Fighting Championship· Aug 2, 2018· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 6-7
SUB
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Aleko Sagliani
WLF W.A.R.S. 25· Jun 27, 2018· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 2-2
TKO
R2 · 2:55
WIN
vs Arsen Balyants
WLF W.A.R.S. 23· Apr 14, 2018· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 7-3
TKO
R3 · 0:55
LOSS
vs Guilherme Cadena
WLF W.A.R.S. 21· Jan 13, 2018· Catchweight· 9-3 vs 14-10
SUB
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Takuma Watanabe
WLF W.A.R.S. 18· Oct 27, 2017· Catchweight· 9-2 vs 3-3-1
TKO
R1 · 3:42
WIN
vs Vincenzo Tagliamonte
WLF W.A.R.S. 17· Sep 16, 2017· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 4:44
WIN
vs Ruslan Khairulin
WLF W.A.R.S. 15· Jun 19, 2017· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 4:02
LOSS
vs Lijiburen Wulijiburen
Chin Woo Men· Apr 7, 2017· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs Shamaiti Shanati
Chin Woo Men· Feb 19, 2017· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 0-2
UD
WIN
vs Fengkai Niu
Chin Woo Men· Jan 8, 2017· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 1:43
LOSS
vs Shamil Nasrudinov
WLF E.P.I.C. 9· Oct 24, 2016· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 4:01
WIN
vs Semen Galushko
WLF E.P.I.C. 6· Jul 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 2-10
TKO
R1
WIN
vs Andrey Sapa
WLF E.P.I.C. 4· May 28, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Vadim Khristoforov
WLF E.P.I.C. 3· Apr 23, 2016· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Roman Lutsenko
Bullet Fly FC 4· Mar 26, 2016· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
DQ

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMASanda

2024Champion · Road to UFC · Lightweight
2019WLF Lightweight World Championship · WLF — 武林笼中对 (Wulin Cage Fighting)
2018WLF Lightweight Championship · WLF — Wu Lin Feng / 武林笼中对 (Wulin Cage Fighting)
2018Season MVP
AGE 12Started in Sanda
Started in MMA
AGE 12Started in Sanda
Started in MMA

Camp

City Kickboxing · Auckland, New Zealand
Enbo Fight Club · Pidu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former

Coaches

Eugene Bareman · Head coach
Enbo · Mentor
Wang Zhou · Mentor

Training partners

Su Mudaerji
Wang Sai
Israel Adesanya
Dan Hooker
Alexander Volkanovski
Kai Kara-France
Carlos Ulberg

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Fast Hands

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power76

Kick power82

Punch speed97

Kick speed82

Accuracy96

Takedowns92

Ground striking81

Submissions47

Chin82

Body strength92

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 29-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.86per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.63per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.57per 15 min

63% success

Takedowns stuffed85%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 4-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.86per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.63per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.57per 15 min

63% success

Takedowns stuffed85%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rongzhu sits in the top 25.

UFC

Bonus résumé

Rongzhu has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1

★ FOTNvs Kody Steele · UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2Feb 9, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rongzhu earns per fight.

Rongzhu's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1794▲11
Peak: 1794Sep 12, 2026
Rated fights: 35

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rongzhu fight next?

Rongzhu has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rongzhu's record?

Rongzhu's professional MMA record is 29-6-0.

Who is Rongzhu fighting next?

Rongzhu's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rongzhu fight last?

Rongzhu most recently fought Rafa Garcia at Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado on Saturday, September 12, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Rongzhu fight in?

Rongzhu fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rongzhu have?

Rongzhu has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rongzhu won?

Rongzhu has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Rongzhu?

Rongzhu is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Rongzhu weigh?

Rongzhu weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rongzhu's reach?

Rongzhu has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Rongzhu?

Rongzhu is 26 years old (born Mar 7, 2000).

Where is Rongzhu from?

Rongzhu is from China.

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CAREER SUMMARY