UFC"Bang"Quang Le Record: 9-3-0
BantamweightRecord9-3-0
Age34
DivisionBantamweight · #124
Combat Edge Elo1615
Last fightSep 13 2025
Quang Le has a 9-3-0 professional record and is 34 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing The Academy MN. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Quang Le bio
Personal background
Quang Le, nicknamed "Bang," is a Vietnamese-American bantamweight competing in the UFC's 135-pound division. Born on October 18, 1991, he carries Vietnamese roots and fights out of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, training with The Academy MN. Standing 5'7" with a long 70-inch reach for the weight class, Le pairs sharp, technical striking with a dangerous submission game, a combination that fueled a long winning streak before he reached the sport's biggest stage. He has embraced his role representing Vietnam and his Minnesota community as he carved out a place on the UFC roster.
Path to the UFC
Le turned professional in 2021 and quickly established himself on the regional circuit, building the bulk of his resume in the LFA. He opened with a decision over Kyles Vang, then strung together submissions of Austin Robinson and Dan Sokolowski and decisions over solid competition, finishing prospects like Henry Huff by rear-naked choke and Cody Peterson and Tial Thang by first-round knockout. That seven-fight LFA winning run, capped by highlight finishes, earned him his UFC contract.
UFC run
The step up in competition was unforgiving at first. In his August 2024 debut, Le dropped a unanimous decision to the savvy veteran Chris Gutierrez, then was knocked out in the third round by the rugged, experienced Long Xiao in November 2024 – an 0-2 start in the Octagon.
First UFC win and the road back
Le broke through in May 2025, submitting Gaston Bolaños with a second-round rear-naked choke for his first UFC victory – a milestone moment that resonated well beyond the cage given his Vietnamese heritage. The momentum was checked that September, when unbeaten prospect Santiago Luna stopped him by first-round TKO, leaving Le at 9-3 overall as he looks to rebuild.
Fighting style
Le is a finisher with a grappling-heavy edge. Of his nine wins, four have come by submission, two by knockout and three by decision, a 67 percent finish rate, and his most reliable weapon is the rear-naked choke that closed out both Huff on the regional scene and Bolaños in the UFC. His striking can flash in spectacular fashion – the first-round knockouts of Peterson and Thang prove the power is real – but his clearest path to victory runs through his back-take and submission chains. The honest weakness is durability against elite punchers: both of his UFC losses by stoppage came by knockout, an area he will need to tighten as the competition stiffens.
Career highlights
- First UFC win — submitted Gaston Bolaños by second-round rear-naked choke in 2025, a landmark victory for a fighter of Vietnamese heritage.
- LFA winning streak — ran off a string of regional victories, including first-round knockouts and submissions, to earn his UFC contract.
- Submission specialist — four of his nine wins have come by submission, headlined by his signature rear-naked choke, for a 67 percent finish rate.
Career snapshot
Quang Le career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1615Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1187
Bantamweight#124of 176 active
Peak1662
Last move-19
Opponent quality1566avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1662 Elo after defeating Tial Thang (2024-04-05)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
LossSantiago Luna2025-09-13 | TKO-19WinGaston Bolaños2025-05-03 | Soumission+15LossLong Xiao2024-11-23 | KO-25LossChris Gutierrez2024-08-10 | Decision (Unanimous)-19WinTial Thang2024-04-05 | Left Hook+14Quang Le quick answers
What is Quang Le's record?
Quang Le's professional MMA record is 9-3-0.
How old is Quang Le?
Quang Le is 34 years old.
What weight class is Quang Le?
Quang Le fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Quang Le?
Quang Le is 5'7" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Quang Le weigh?
Quang Le competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Quang Le's Combat Edge Elo?
Quang Le's Combat Edge Elo is 1615, with a peak Elo of 1662.
How strong is Quang Le's recent opposition?
Quang Le's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1566 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Quang Le's last fight?
Quang Le's latest tracked pro fight was against Santiago Luna at UFC Fight Night on Sep 13 2025.
What is Quang Le's recent form?
Quang Le's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Quang Le usually win?
Quang Le's 9 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Quang Le stats
Record : 9 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
2.70Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
38%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.53Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
48%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.15Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
35%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.45Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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