// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Zhu Rong
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHTWEIGHT

Zhu
Rong

NICKNAME"N/A"·CHINA
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
29-6-0
CURRENT FORM
4W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Zhu Rong
FIGHTER -
CHI🇨🇳
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! LIVE
HEIGHT
5'9"
REACH
5'11"
AGE
26
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
35 BOUTS
WIN
29
LOSS
6
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
83%
29/35 bouts
FINISH RATE
79%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS4W STREAK · 4-1
LWWWW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: LIVE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter built around defensive grappling — 55% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

KEY RISKS

Top-position grapplers who can chain transitions force submissions when scrambles open up.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
6.05
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
52%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
5.38
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
53%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
1.34
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
63%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
84%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.13
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 110 other rated fighters on the UFC lightweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#22
of 111 on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1606
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
37th
percentile · average opponent rated 1536 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
88th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.32 per fight)

15 rated fights · opponents rated in 43% of recorded fights · last rated fight SEP 12, 2026 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (29)
n = 29
KO/TKO · 16
SUB · 6
DEC · 6
16
KO/TKO
55%
6
SUB
21%
6
DEC
21%
// LOSSES (6)
n = 6
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 4
DEC · 1
1
KO/TKO
17%
4
SUB
67%
1
DEC
17%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
79% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 16 fights
55%
SUBANY ROUND · 6 fights
21%
DECFULL FIGHT · 6 fights
21%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
35 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 4, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufc.com
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER79TD DEFENSE98GRAPPLING60CHIN85STRIKING82CARDIO63AGGRESSION72SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE51RECOVERY100
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Recovery. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power79
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=29 wins
TD Defense98
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (84%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin85
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=35 bouts
Striking82
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio63
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression72
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.13 per 15 min)

Str Defense51
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (53%)

Recovery100
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=6 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power79 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins29 wins
TD Defense98 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (84%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin85 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record35 bouts
Striking82 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio63 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression72 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.13 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense51 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (53%)Not recorded
Recovery100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.6 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100MAR 2016WMAR 2016WAPR 2016WMAY 2016WJUL 2016LOCT 2016WJAN 2017WFEB 2017LAPR 2017WJUN 2017WSEP 2017WOCT 2017LJAN 2018WAPR 2018WJUN 2018WAUG 2018WSEP 2018WJAN 2019WJUN 2019WOCT 2019WMAY 2020WAUG 2020WSEP 2020WJAN 2021LAPR 2021WSEP 2021LFEB 2022WOCT 2022WMAY 2023WAUG 2023WFEB 2024LSEP 2024WFEB 2025WAUG 2025WMAY 2026WSEP 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, MAR 2016, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAR 2016, momentum score 52.
  3. Start, APR 2016, momentum score 63, KO/TKO R1.
  4. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 72, SUB R1.
  5. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 76, SUB R1.
  7. Start, JAN 2017, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  8. Start, FEB 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  9. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  10. Start, JUN 2017, momentum score 95, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, SEP 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, OCT 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, JAN 2018, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  14. Start, APR 2018, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  15. Start, JUN 2018, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  16. Start, AUG 2018, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  17. Start, SEP 2018, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  18. Start, JAN 2019, momentum score 100, SUB R5.
  19. Start, JUN 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  21. Start, MAY 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  22. Start, AUG 2020, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  23. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  24. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  25. Start, APR 2021, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  26. Start, SEP 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  27. Start, FEB 2022, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  28. Start, OCT 2022, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  29. Start, MAY 2023, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, AUG 2023, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  31. Start, FEB 2024, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  32. Start, SEP 2024, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  33. Start, FEB 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  34. Start, AUG 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  35. Start, MAY 2026, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  36. Start, SEP 2026, momentum score 100, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Tagliamonte), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 100.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
34/35 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
10
29%
4
12%
3
9%
-
-
17
total
SUB
6
18%
1
3%
2
6%
-
1
3%
10
total
DEC
-
-
6
18%
-
1
3%
7
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 14 of 34 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
R5 finishes on record
// DECISION RATE
20%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
35 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Rafa GarciaSep 12, 2026
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 288 - Noche UFC 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Victor MartinezMay 28, 2026
KO/TKOR1 · 1:10
UFC - Road to UFC Season 5: Macau Quarterfinals 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Austin HubbardAug 23, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 257 - Walker vs. Zhang
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Kody SteeleFeb 8, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 312 - Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Chris PadillaSep 7, 2024
KO/TKOR2 · 4:14
UFC Fight Night 242 - Burns vs. Brady
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
W
VS Shin HaraguchiFeb 3, 2024
SubmissionR3 · 3:06
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Las Vegas Finals
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Sang Wook KimAug 27, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Singapore Semifinals 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Seong Chan HongMay 28, 2023
KO/TKOR1 · 2:17
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Shanghai Quarterfinals 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Felipe da Silva MaiaOct 20, 2022
KO/TKOR2 · 1:59
UAE Warriors 34 - Martun vs. Acoidan
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Ignacio BahamondesFeb 26, 2022
SubmissionR3 · 1:40
UFC Fight Night 202 - Makhachev vs. Green
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
W
VS Brandon JenkinsSep 18, 2021
KO/TKOR3 · 4:35
UFC Fight Night 192 - Smith vs. Spann
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Rodrigo VargasApr 24, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 261 - Usman vs. Masvidal 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

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Lightweight. Professional record 29-6. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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