Last fight
Win
Kangjie vs Vera
May. 30, 2026
Stats & Records
12
Wins by Knockout
12
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 137
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 283
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
China
Trains at
Haosheng Fight Gym / Guangzhou Sport University
Fighting style
Striker
Age
30
Height
68.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 23, 2024
Reach
70.00
- Pro since 2016
- 12 wins by KO
- 12 first-round finishes
- Six finishes under a minute (0:20, 0:29, 0:31, 0:48, 0:59 x2)
- Was scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Night in March vs Marcio Barbosa in Seattle, but suffered a broken nose before the fight
- Two of his wins were at lightweight
- Has been in New Zealand training at City Kickboxing with Rongzhu
UFC Fight Night (5/30/26) Zhu was stopped by Rodrigo Vera via strikes at 1:50 of the first round
Road to UFC, Season 3
Finals (5/23/25) Zhu won a three round split decision over Bin Xie
Semifinals (8/23/24) Zhu won a three round split decision over Shin Haraguchi
Quarterfinals (5/18/24) Zhu won a three round unanimous decision over Tatsuya Ando
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? It means I can compete against the best fighters in the world, and it also brings me one step closer to my goal.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Sanda in 2010. Later I also trained in kickboxing and Mua Thai before eventually transitioning to MMA. I’ve been seriously training MMA for around four years. I started fighting because I’m naturally competitive and I love the feeling of winning.
What are your current ranks in martial arts?
- National Kickboxing Champion
- National Muay Thai Champion
- National Sanda Champion
- China National First-Class Athlete
Specific accomplishments in pro competition?
- Champion and belt holder of the National Professional Kickboxing League
- Champion and belt holder of the National Professional Muay Thai League
- National University Sanda Games Champion
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Graduated from Guangzhou Sport University with a Bachelor’s Degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a Sanda coach
Favorite grappling technique: None. I really hate grappling.
Favorite striking technique: Heavy punches and powerful kicks
Tell us about your life outside of fighting:No wife, no kids, no girlfriend, and no pets. In my free time, I enjoy being alone or hanging out with friends, eating and drinking together.
