{{Short description|Chinese mixed martial artist (born 2000)}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Rong Zhu | image = | image_size = | other_names = Little Yama | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|03|07}} | birth_place = Heishui County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}} | weight_lb = 155 | weight_class = Lightweight | reach = 71 in<ref name="UFC Stats">{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/a13d755965a4ec9f|website=ufcstats.com}}</ref> | style = | stance = | rank = | fighting_out_of = Aba, Sichuan, China | team = Enbo Fight Club<br>American Top Team<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Rong Zhu makes UFC history with dramatic late TKO |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3149300/ufc-chinas-rong-zhu-makes-history-dramatic |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |date=19 September 2021}}</ref><br>City Kickboxing<ref>{{cite web |title=‘I’m where I should be': Kiwi heavyweight looks to resume rise in UFC return |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc/ufc-312-justin-tafa-on-ufc-tenure-start-times-how-to-watch-in-nz/STZ6RTSV25DTPM5QZPLCSADTJA/ |website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ |date=5 February 2025}}</ref> | years_active = 2016–present | kickbox_win = | kickbox_kowin = | kickbox_loss = | kickbox_koloss = | kickbox_draw = | kickbox_nc = | mma_kowin = 16 | mma_subwin = 6 | mma_decwin = 5 | mma_dqwin = 1 | mma_koloss = 1 | mma_subloss = 4 | mma_decloss = 1 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | sherdog = 233823 | university = | footnotes = | updated = |native_name=茸主}} '''Rong Zhu''' (Chinese: {{Lang|zh|茸主}};<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=sina_mobile|date=2021-04-24|title=武林笼中对成中国MMA人才库，从宋亚东到茸主年轻一代越来越强|url=https://k.sina.cn/article_3871668296_e6c4f848001029gp4.html|access-date=2022-02-26|website=k.sina.cn}}</ref> born March 7, 2000) is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
==Background== An ethnic Tibetan, Rong began practicing Sanda since the age of 12. After three years of training but underachieving, he had decided to switch sports; however, upon seeing MMA on TV, he instantly became attracted to the sport. Later, after being introduced by his uncle, Rong started training at Enbo Fight Club as an assistant and sparring partner for Su Mudaerji, where his duties included tasks such as carrying towels and water.<ref name=":023">{{Cite web |last=sina_mobile |date=2021-04-24 |title=武林笼中对成中国MMA人才库，从宋亚东到茸主年轻一代越来越强 |url=https://k.sina.cn/article_3871668296_e6c4f848001029gp4.html |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=k.sina.cn}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts career==
===Early career=== Having his first pro fight just days after his 16th birthday in 2016, Rong compiled a 17–3 record on the Chinese regional scene, most off it with the promotion WLF, where he captured the Lightweight title and defended it three times.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-20 |title=Welcome To The UFC: Rongzhu {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/welcome-ufc-rongzhu-prelims-ufc-261 |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Rong made his UFC debut against Kazula Vargas at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=Lightweight fight between Zhu Rong and Rodrigo Vargas added to UFC 261 {{!}} Asian MMA|url=https://asianmma.com/lightweight-fight-between-zhu-rong-and-rodrigo-vargas-added-to-ufc-261/|access-date=2022-02-25|website=AsianMMA|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-04-24|title=UFC 261 Results: Rodrigo Vargas Earns Decision Over Zhu Rong|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/24/ufc-261-results-rodrigo-vargas-vs-zhu-rong/|access-date=2021-04-24|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
For his second fight in the UFC, Rong was initially scheduled to face Dakota Bush on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/8/18/22630786/latest-ufc-vegas-37-fight-card-espn-lineup-smith-vs-spann-sept-18-apex-mma|title=Latest UFC Vegas 37 fight card, ESPN+ lineup for 'Smith vs Spann' on Sept. 18|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2021-09-13|access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref> However, Bush tested positive for COVID-19 during fight week and was replaced by Brandon Jenkins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/ufc-fight-night-192-news-brandon-jenkins-vs-zhu-rong-dakota-bush-covid-19|title= Brandon Jenkins replaces COVID-positive Dakota Bush at UFC Fight Night 192 vs. Zhu Rong|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2021-09-15|access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Rong weighed in at 158 pounds, two pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and he forfeited 20% of his purse to his opponent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/ufc-fight-night-192-anthony-smith-ryan-spann-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 192 weigh-in results: One of 28 fighters misses weight|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2021-09-17|access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2021-09-18|title=UFC Vegas 37 Results: Zhu Rong Gets TKO Finish|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/18/ufc-vegas-37-results-zhu-rong-vs-brandon-jenkins/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Rong faced Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Fight Night 202 on February 26, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 28, 2021|title=Zhu Rong returns on February 26th|url=https://asianmma.com/zhu-rong-returns-on-february-26th/|website=asianmma.com}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Rong weighed in at 160 pounds, 4 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. It was the second straight fight in which he had missed weight. His bout proceeded at a catchweight and he was fined 40% of his purse, which went to Bahamondes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2022-02-25|title=UFC Vegas 49 weigh-in results: Rong Zhu over by 4 pounds for second straight miss|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/25/22950865/ufc-vegas-49-weigh-in-results-rong-zhu-over-by-4-pounds-for-second-straight-miss|access-date=2022-02-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He lost the bout via third round submission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-02-26 |title=UFC Vegas 49: Ignacio Bahamondes Picks Up First Submission Win, Taps Zhu Rong |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/26/ufc-vegas-49-zhu-rong-vs-ignacio-bahamondes/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Post UFC === In his first appearance post-release, Rong faced Felipe Maia on October 20, 2022, at UAE Warriors 34. He won the bout via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raghuwanshi |first=Vipin |date=2022-10-20 |title=UAE Warriors 34 Results LIVE, Martun vs Acoidan, Card, Time |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/uae-warriors-34-results-card-time/ |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Rong entered the Road to UFC tournament and faced Hong Seong-chan in the Lightweight Quarter-final on May 28, 2023, at Road to UFC Season 2: Episode 3, defeating him via first round TKO stoppage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2023-05-28 |title=Road to UFC 2: Episode 3 Full Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/28/road-to-ufc-2-episode-3-full-results/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
In the Semifinals, Rong faced Kim Sang-wook on August 27, 2023, at Road to UFC Season 2: Episode 6, winning the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-27 |title=Road to UFC semifinal results: See who advanced to compete for a UFC contract |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/road-to-ufc-semifinal-results-see-who-advanced-to-compete-for-a-ufc-contract |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
Rong was scheduled to face Shin Haraguchi on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-11-01 |title=UFC Shanghai Officially Announced, Road to UFC Season 2 Finals Also Set |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/ufc-shanghai-officially-announced-road-to-ufc-season-2-finals/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref> However, they were pulled from this event due to the change of location.<ref name="Location">{{Cite web |author=News Desk |date=2023-11-16 |title=UFC Shanghai on Dec 9 shifted to Las Vegas, 5 bouts canceled |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/ufc-shanghai-shifted-to-vegas-ribeiro-vs-zhang-bout-canceled/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |publisher=itnwwe.com}}</ref> The bout eventually took place on February 4, 2024, at the UFC Apex. Rong won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round to become the Road to UFC 2 Lightweight champion.<ref>{{Cite web |author=News Desk |date=2024-02-04 |title=Road to UFC Results & Scorecards Season 2 Finals |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/road-ufc-final-results-scorecards-season-2-finals-winner-interviews |access-date=2024-02-04 |publisher=UFC.com}}</ref>
=== Return to the UFC === Rong faced Chris Padilla on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=38246&p=1|title=REPORT: RONGZHU FACES CHRIS PADILLA ON SEPTEMBER 7 UFC CARD|author=David Tees|publisher=pwinsiderxtra.com|date=2024-07-24|access-date=2024-07-24}}</ref> He lost the fight by technical knockout via doctor stoppage as a result of an elbow to the eye in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/07/chris-padilla-lands-nasty-elbow-on-rongzhus-left-eye-doc-calls-fight/|title=Chris Padilla Lands Nasty Elbow On Rongzhu’s Left Eye, Doc Calls Fight|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law|date=2024-09-07|access-date=2024-09-07}}</ref>
Rong faced Kody Steele via unanimous decision on February 9, 2025 at UFC 312.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2025/1/8/24339610/top-contender-series-prospect-kody-steele-draws-rongzhu-for-ufc-debut-on-feb-8-ufc-312-bjj|title=Top Contender Series prospect Kody Steele draws Rongzhu for UFC debut at UFC 312|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Alexander Behunin|date=2025-01-08|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/02/08/ufc-312-zhu-rong-lights-up-kody-steele-in-prelim-battle|title=UFC 312: Zhu Rong Lights Up Kody Steele In Prelim Battle|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Shawn Bitter|date=2025-02-08|access-date=2025-02-08}}</ref> This fight earned him a ''Fight of the Night'' award.<ref name="UFC312">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-312/ufc-312-bonus-report-quillan-salkilld-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/|title=UFC 312 Bonus Report: Quillan Salkilld one of four fighters to take home $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2025-02-09|access-date=2025-02-09}}</ref>
Rong faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Austin Hubbard on August 23, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 257.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/dana-white-says-historic-ufc-china-sold-out-in-one-minute|title=Dana White says historic UFC event sold out in 'one minute'|work=Sports Illustrated|author=Mathew Riddle|date=2025-07-14|access-date=2025-07-15}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-23 |title=Rongzhu Outslugs Austin Hubbard to Secure Unanimous Decision Victory – UFC Shanghai Highlights |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/rongzhu-vs-austin-hubbard-ufc-shanghai/ |access-date=2025-08-23 |website=www.lowkickmma.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Rong was scheduled to face Quillan Salkilld on February 1, 2026 at UFC 325.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/news/stacked-card-announced-for-ufcs-blockbuster-return-down-under/news-story/b36740de33e9a2d8a8f4154f8926340e|title=Kiwi in fight of the year contender, Aussies galore as stacked card for UFC's Sydney return revealed|publisher=foxsports.com.au|author=James Cooney|date=2025-12-07|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> However, Rong pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamie Mullarkey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2026-01-08 |title=Top lightweight prospect books new opponent for UFC 325 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/465188/top-lightweight-prospect-books-new-opponent-for-ufc-325 |access-date=2026-01-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
Rong faced Victor Martinez on May 28, 2026 in the featured UFC bout at Road to UFC Season 5: Day 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://agbrief.com/news/macau/31/03/2026/fight-card-announced-for-ufc-fight-night-on-may-30th-at-galaxy-arena/|title=Fight card announced for UFC Fight Night on May 30th at Galaxy Arena|publisher=Asia Gaming Brief|author=Kelsey Wilhelm|date=2026-03-31|access-date=2026-03-31}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Martinez weighed in at 158 pounds, two pounds over the weight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and it is unclear what percent of his purse went to Rong.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/05/27/ufc-main-eventer-misses-weight-for-macau-matchup-scheduled-for-fight-week/|title=UFC main eventer misses weight for Macau matchup scheduled to take place during fight week|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Kyle Dimond|date=2026-05-27|access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2026/05/28/road-to-ufc-season-5-macau-day-1-full-results/|title=Road to UFC Season 5: Macau Day 1 full results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2026-05-28|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref>
==Championships and accomplishments== ===Mixed martial arts=== *'''Ultimate Fighting Championship''' **Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Kody Steele}}<ref name="UFC312"/> **Road to UFC Season 2 Lightweight Tournament Winner
*'''Wu Lin Feng''' **WLF Lightweight Championship (One time) ***Three successful title defenses
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 16 | sub-wins= 6 | dec-wins= 5 | ko-losses= 1 | sub-losses= 4 | dec-losses= 1 | dq-wins=1 | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|28–6 |Victor Martinez |TKO (punches) |Road to UFC Season 5: Opening Round – Day 1 |{{dts|2026|May|28}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:10 |Macau SAR, China |{{small|Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Martinez missed weight.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|27–6 |Austin Hubbard |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang |{{dts|2025|August|23}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Shanghai, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|26–6 |Kody Steele |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 312 |{{dts|2025|February|9}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Sydney, Australia |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|25–6 |Chris Padilla |TKO (doctor stoppage) |UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady |{{dts|2024|September|7}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:14 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|25–5 |Shin Haraguchi |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Road to UFC Season 2: Episode 7 |{{dts|2024|February|4}} |align=center|3 |align=center|3:06 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Won the Road to UFC Season 2 Lightweight Tournament.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|24–5 |Kim Sang-wook |Decision (unanimous) |Road to UFC Season 2: Episode 6 |{{dts|2023|August|27}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Kallang, Singapore |{{small|Road to UFC Season 2 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|23–5 |Hong Seong-chan |TKO (punches) |Road to UFC Season 2: Episode 3 |{{dts|2023|May|28}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:17 |Shanghai, China |{{small|Road to UFC Season 2 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|22–5 |Felipe da Silva Maia |TKO (punches) |UAE Warriors 34 |{{dts|2022|October|20}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:59 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |{{small|Catchweight (161 lb) bout.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|21–5 |Ignacio Bahamondes |Submission (brabo choke) |UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green |{{dts|2022|February|26}} |align=center|3 |align=center|1:40 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Rong missed weight.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|21–4 |Brandon Jenkins |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann |{{dts|2021|September|18}} |align=center|3 |align=center|4:35 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Rong missed weight.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|20–4 |Kazula Vargas |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 261 |{{dts|2021|April|24}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 20–3 |Bi Deliya |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 50 |{{dts|2021.01.14}} |align=center|3 |align=center|4:16 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 19–3 |Shayilan Nuerdanbieke |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 47 |{{dts|2020.09.25}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:05 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 18–3 |Han Jiaqiang |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |WLF W.A.R.S. 46 |{{dts|2020.08.21}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:01 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|17–3 |Huwanixi Wusikenbieke |KO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 43 |{{dts|2020.05.22}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:47 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 16–3 |Alisson Barbosa |Decision (unanimous) |WLF W.A.R.S. 39 |{{dts|2019.10.18}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Defended the WLF Lightweight Championship.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 15–3 |Mohsen Mohammadseifi |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 35 |{{dts|2019.06.14}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:50 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 14–3 |Marcio Andrade |Submission (rear-naked choke) |WLF W.A.R.S. 31 |{{dts|2019.01.03}} |align=center|5 |align=center|3:49 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Won the WLF Lightweight Championship.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 13–3 |Nikoloz Kajaia |Submission (guillotine choke) |WLF W.A.R.S. 27 |{{dts|2018.09.14}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:47 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 12–3 |Arben Escayo |TKO (injury) |ABA FC: Hongyuan |{{dts|2018|August|2}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 1:39 |Hongyuan County, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 11–3 |Aleko Sagliani |TKO (shoulder injury) |WLF W.A.R.S. 25 |{{dts|2018.06.27}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 2:55 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–3 |Arsen Balyants |TKO (elbows and punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 23 |{{dts|2018.04.14}} |align=center|3 |align=center|0:55 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|9–3 |Guilherme Cadena |Submission (triangle choke) |WLF W.A.R.S. 21 |{{dts|2018.01.13}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:32 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Catchweight (152 lb) bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 9–2 |Takuma Watanabe |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 18 |{{dts|2017.10.27}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:42 |Maerkang, China |{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 8–2 |Vincenzo Tagliamonte |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 17 |{{dts|2017.09.16}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:44 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Lightweight debut.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 7–2 |Ruslan Khairulin |TKO (punches) |WLF W.A.R.S. 15 |{{dts|2017.06.19}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 4:02 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 6–2 |Wuliji Buren |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 7 |{{dts|2017|April|07}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 1:37 |Guangzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 6–1 |Shanati Shamaiti |Decision (unanimous) |Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 6 |{{dts|2017|February|18}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Guangzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 5–1 |Feng Kai Niu |Submission (armbar) |Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 4 |{{dts|2017|January|7}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:43 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 4–1 |Shamil Nasrudinov |Submission (guillotine choke) |WLF E.P.I.C. 9 |{{dts|2016.10.24}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:01 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Catchweight (141 lb) bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 4–0 |Semen Galushko |TKO (punches) |WLF E.P.I.C. 6 |{{dts|2016.07.23}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:16 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 3–0 |Andrey Sapa |Technical Submission (guillotine choke) |WLF E.P.I.C. 4 |{{dts|2016.05.28}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:18 |Zhengzhou, China |{{small|Bantamweight debut.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 2–0 |Vadim Hristoforov |TKO (punches) |WLF E.P.I.C. 3 |{{dts|2016.04.23}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:39 |Zhengzhou, China | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Roman Lutsenko |DQ (punches to back of head) |Bullet Fly FC 4 |{{dts|2016.03.26}} |align=center|2 |align=center|2:06 |Beijing, China |{{small|Featherweight debut.}} {{end}} <ref>{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Zhu Rong|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Zhu-Rong-233823|website=Sherdog}}</ref>
== See also == * List of current UFC fighters * List of male mixed martial artists
==References== {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{Sherdog|233823}} * {{UFC|zhu-rong}}
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