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The upcoming matchup between Rafa García and Zhu Rong in the Lightweight division at UFC promises to be a thrilling contest. Taking place on September 12, 2026, at García’s home venue, the stakes will be high as both fighters look to secure their footing in a competitive division.
Rafa García is known for his grappling prowess and tenacity in the octagon. While he hasn’t registered a recent victory, his conditioning and ability to push the pace could offer an edge, especially in front of a home crowd eager to rally behind him.
Zhu Rong, on the other hand, is celebrated for his striking capabilities and agility. His recent form has not yielded any wins either, making this fight crucial for both fighters’ aspirations. Zhu’s ability to maintain distance and execute precise striking could be pivotal, especially if he can thwart García’s takedown attempts.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.38 for García as the underdog and 1.58 for the favored Rong. Given the fighters’ current trajectories, this matchup is expected to be highly competitive. As both look to break their winless streaks, fans can anticipate an exciting contest with no guaranteed outcome.
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| García 39.9% |
Rong 60.1% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.35 | 1.60 | ||
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2.43 | 1.60 | ||
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2.40 | 1.54 | ||
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2.26 | 1.58 | ||
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2.35 | 1.56 | ||
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2.39 | 1.58 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Rafa García – Alexander Hernandez – Garcia R. win 13.09.25 Rafa García – Jared Gordon – Garcia R. – 3rd Round TKO 29.03.25 Rafa García – Vinc Pichel – Garcia R. win 12.10.24 Grant Dawson – Rafa García – Dawson G. – 2nd Round TKO 15.04.23 Clay Guida – Rafa García – Garcia R. win |
31.01.26 Quillan Salkilld – Zhu Rong – Canceled 23.08.25 Zhu Rong – Austin Hubbard – Rong Z. win 08.02.25 Zhu Rong – Kody Steele – Rong Z. win 07.09.24 Zhu Rong – Chris Padilla – Padilla C. – 2nd Round TKO 04.02.24 Zhu Rong – Shin Haraguchi – Rong Z. – 3rd Round TKO |
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