UFCRongzhu Record: 28-6-0
LightweightRecord28-6-0
Age26
DivisionLightweight · #29
Combat Edge Elo1740
Next fightSep 12 2026
Rongzhu has a 28-6-0 professional record and is 26 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Enbo Fight Club (1685 average active-roster Elo across 9 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Rongzhu bio
Personal background
Rongzhu is a Chinese lightweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 27-6 and a reputation as one of the division's most aggressive young finishers. Born on March 7, 2000, in the Ngawa (Aba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, China, he came to the sport through the Enbo Fight Club, the well-known Sichuan gym that has developed a generation of Chinese fighters. Introduced to the gym by his uncle, Rongzhu started as an assistant and sparring partner before becoming a professional in his own right. A tall, rangy 5'11" with a 72-inch reach for the weight class, he has since broadened his camp to include training stints with American Top Team and City Kickboxing.
Path to the UFC
Rongzhu turned professional in 2016 at just 16 years old and built his record largely under China's WLF banner, where he became a lightweight champion and defended the title before reaching the UFC. Along the way he beat seasoned regional names, including a 2019 fifth-round rear-naked choke of Marcio Andrade and, most notably, a first-round TKO of veteran Shayilan Nuerdanbieke in September 2020 that helped put him on the international radar. That run earned him a UFC contract while he was still a young prospect.
First UFC run
Rongzhu's Octagon debut in April 2021 brought a unanimous-decision loss to Rodrigo Vargas at UFC 261, a tough welcome to the top level. He rebounded with a statement performance that September, stopping Brandon Jenkins with third-round punches. The promise dimmed in February 2022, however, when he was submitted by a third-round brabo choke against Ignacio Bahamondes, leaving him with an uneven early UFC record.
Road to UFC and return
Rather than fade, Rongzhu rebuilt himself on the regional scene and through the Road to UFC tournament, where he reasserted his standing. He edged Sang Uk Kim by unanimous decision in August 2023 and then submitted previously unbeaten Shin Haraguchi with a third-round rear-naked choke in February 2024 to earn a second UFC contract. His return was bumpy – a September 2024 doctor-stoppage TKO loss to Chris Padilla – but he steadied himself in 2025, grinding out unanimous decisions over unbeaten prospect Kody Steele at UFC 312 in February and over veteran Austin Hubbard that August, showing growing maturity to go with his power.
Fighting style
Rongzhu is a pressure-forward striker with genuine knockout power, the headline trait of a 27-6 record in which 15 wins have come by knockout and another six by submission, for a finish rate around 78 percent. He uses his length to land hard combinations and is happy to push a fast pace, but his game has matured to include patient, control-driven decision wins like those over Steele and Hubbard. The clearest vulnerability has been on the ground against high-level grapplers – four of his six losses have come by submission – but his striking ceiling and willingness to evolve keep him a dangerous out for anyone in the lightweight division.
Career highlights
- WLF lightweight champion — captured and defended a title on China's regional circuit before turning 21.
- Road to UFC breakthrough — submitted unbeaten Shin Haraguchi to earn his second UFC contract.
- 15 knockout wins — a finish-heavy record built on length and power out of Sichuan's Enbo Fight Club.
Career snapshot
Rongzhu career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1740Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#194
Lightweight#29of 283 active
Peak1740
Last move+8
Opponent quality1608avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1740 Elo after defeating Victor Martinez (2026-05-28)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Rongzhu quick answers
What is Rongzhu's record?
Rongzhu's professional MMA record is 28-6-0.
How old is Rongzhu?
Rongzhu is 26 years old.
What weight class is Rongzhu?
Rongzhu fights at Lightweight in UFC.
What gym does Rongzhu represent?
Rongzhu is associated with Enbo Fight Club, whose 9 active Combat Edge fighters average 1685 Elo.
How tall is Rongzhu?
Rongzhu is 5'11" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Rongzhu weigh?
Rongzhu competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 156 lbs.
What is Rongzhu's Combat Edge Elo?
Rongzhu's Combat Edge Elo is 1740, with a peak Elo of 1740.
How strong is Rongzhu's recent opposition?
Rongzhu's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1608 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Rongzhu's last fight?
Rongzhu's latest tracked pro fight was against Victor Martinez at Road to UFC on May 28 2026.
What is Rongzhu's recent form?
Rongzhu's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Rongzhu usually win?
Rongzhu's 28 recorded wins include 16 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 79% ending before the final bell.
16Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
4Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Rongzhu stats
Record : 28 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
6.05Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
52%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.38Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
53%Fighter54%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.34Fighter1.69UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
63%Fighter31%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
84%Fighter58%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.13Fighter0.52UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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