Rafa García vs. Zhu Rong

LightweightUFC Fight Night · Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Prelims

3 rounds

Prediction & odds

Result

Zhu Rong

def. Rafa García by Decision (Unanimous), round 3, 5:00.

PrelimsLightweight · 3 RDsUFC Fight Night →
RafaGarcía
MX“Gifted”
19-5-0+140(40%)
Winner
29-6-0-160(60%)
CN“The Yama King”
ZhuRong
RafaGarcía
MX“Gifted”
19-5-0+140(40%)
Winner
29-6-0-160(60%)
CN“The Yama King”
ZhuRong
Tale of the Tape:
Rafa GarcíavsZhu Rong
19-5-0Record29-6-0
+140Odds-160
40%Win chance60%
5'7"Height5'9"
70"Reach71"
32Age26
Mexicali, Baja California, MexicoFights out ofAuckland, New Zealand
Fight Stats:
Rafa GarcíaZhu Rong
0Knockdowns0
73 of 189 (39%)Sig. strikes109 of 247 (44%)
77 of 193Total strikes110 of 248
1 of 9 (11%)Takedowns0 of 0
0Sub attempts0
0Reversals0
1:15Control time0:00
Sig. strikes by target
64 of 178Head78 of 210
4 of 6Body9 of 13
5 of 5Leg22 of 24
Sig. strikes by position
60 of 171Distance108 of 245
12 of 17Clinch1 of 2
1 of 1Ground0 of 0

Source: UFCStats

Your Pick:

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What the Odds Said:
Rafa García+140 · 40%
Zhu Rong-160 · 60%

Zhu Rong is the -160 favorite, about a 60% chance to win once the bookmaker's margin is removed. Rafa García is the +140 underdog (40%).

Recent Form Going In:

Rafa García

Record19-5
Fighting out ofMexicali, Baja California, Mexico

García: 4-1 in the last 5, 1 win by finish (3-fight win streak).

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Zhu Rong

Record29-6
Fighting out ofAuckland, New Zealand

Rong: 4-1 in the last 5, 1 win by finish (2-fight win streak).

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