RONG ZHU

Representing China, lightweight athlete Rong Zhu started his path in Sanda at twelve years old. He refined his skills at Enbo Fight Club before establishing his reputation through numerous successful defenses of the WLF Lightweight championship. After climbing the regional ranks, he secured a spot in the promotion by winning the Road to UFC Season 2 tournament. His professional resume includes high-profile triumphs over competitors like Kody Steele and Austin Hubbard.

Entering the upcoming event, Zhu holds an overall professional mark of twenty-eight victories and six defeats. His recent activity shows a positive trend, highlighted by a technical knockout win against Victor Martinez in May 2026. Prior to that, he earned consecutive unanimous decision victories against Austin Hubbard and Kody Steele. His only recent setback occurred in September 2024 against Chris Padilla, preceding a submission victory over Shin Haraguchi.