Rong Zhu beat Kody Steele with a unanimous determination Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 312 at Qudos Financial institution Enviornment in Sydney.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Zhu, who pulled off the occasion’s largest upset and received Combat of the Night time.
Rong Zhu def. Kody Steele
Consequence: Rong Zhu def. Kody Steele by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Up to date data: Zhu (26-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC), Steele (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: Zhu outstruck the closely favored and beforehand unbeaten Steele by greater than 2-1 at 126-59.
Rong Zhu vs. Kody Steele
Zhu on the struggle’s key second
“That is the kind of struggle I anticipated. I actually loved this struggle. I do know Kody. I do know he’s a grappler, however I do know he’s additionally a brawler. Once they despatched me Kody as an opponent, I knew that was going to be the struggle I wished. My earlier opponents have been all the time working away and attempting to win on factors.”
Zhu on his Metropolis Kickboxing workforce
“I feel Metropolis Kickboxing is one of the best gymnasium on this planet. Now we have one of the best coaches, finest fighters and in addition one of the best teammates. Everyone helps me quite a bit.”
Zhu on what he needs subsequent
“I desire a $50-G bonus. That is my fifth UFC struggle, and I haven’t received a bonus but. I would like the bonus to maintain chasing my dream.”
To listen to extra from Zhu, take a look at his post-fight interview above.
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