Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong UFC fight info, date and time
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong is set to go down at UFC Vegas 49: Dariush vs. Makhachev at 7:30pm EST on Saturday 26th February 2022 in a 155lbs matchup.
Ignacio Bahamondes earned a sensational victory in his last UFC appearance with a wheel kick knockout in the dying seconds against Roosevelt Roberts.
Zhu Rong returned to winning ways with an excellent performance against Brandon Jenkins, securing the victory with a third-round finish.
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong betting odds
Ignacio Bahamondes is the oddsmakers’ betting favorite with opening odds of -255.
Zhu Rong will be the betting underdog with opening odds of +220.
Fight information
This matchup between Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong was first reported on October 15th, 2021.
The bout will be on the main card of UFC Vegas 49 and contested in the 155lbs division.
Ignacio Bahamondes
Ignacio Bahamondes secured his first win in the UFC with a stunning Knockout of the Year contender wheel kick victory in August.
Bahamondes dropped a split decision in his debut against John Makdessi. He earned his spot in the UFC with a highlight-reel front kick knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Zhu Rong
Zhu Rong also picked up his first UFC victory in his last Octagon outing with a dominant performance against Brandon Jenkins. Rong eventually finished the fight via ground-and-pound in Round 3.
Rong is currently the youngest fighter on the UFC roster at 21 years old. His debut in the UFC didn’t go his way, losing via unanimous decision to Rodrigo Vargas.
How they match up
Ignacio Bahamondes will be the far-taller fighter in this bout at 6”3, while Zhu Rong is only 5”9.
Both fighters are very young. Rong is just 21 years old, while Bahamondes is 24.
Zhu Rong has a 95% finishing rate, while Bahamondes has a 75% finishing rate.
Reasons to watch
This 155lbs scrap matches up two young and exciting fighters.
In his brief UFC/Contender Series experience, Bahamondes has two highlight-reel KO’s and brings slick striking skills to the Octagon.
Zhu Rong is a tough, relentless fighter showing huge promise at 21 years old.
The stakes
Both of these fighters have a big future in the UFC. The winner of this fight can stake their claim to a possible Top 15 matchup.
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Ignacio Bahamondes as the betting favorite in this fight.
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong picks
Kenny Florian said on the Anik & Florian podcast:
“I think Bahamondes has more skills. He should win this fight.”
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Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong tale of the tape
- 3 year age gap: Rong is the younger fighter at 21 years old.
- Bahamondes has a significant 4 inch reach advantage.
- Rong has 6 more professional MMA fights than Bahamondes.
| Ignacio Bahamondes | vs | Zhu Rong |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Age | 21 |
| 16 | Fights | 22 |
| 12 | Wins | 18 |
| 4 | Losses | 4 |
| 9 | KO’s | 12 |
| 0 | Subs | 4 |
| 6′ 3 | Height (in) | 5′ 9 |
| 75.5 | Reach (in) | 71 |
Both fighters have a record of 0-0 against the common opposition.
Ignacio “La Jaula” Bahamondes fighter profile and recent form
Ignacio Bahamondes is a 24 year old male fighter from Chile with 12 pro wins and 4 losses. See Ignacio Bahamondes’s full MMA record.
Ignacio Bahamondes has a 75% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 3 by decision.
Ignacio Bahamondes is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Roosevelt Roberts at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
11-4-0 | Roosevelt Roberts |
KO/TKO
R3 4:55
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-08-21 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
11-3-0 | John Makdessi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ABC 2 | 2021-04-10 | Catchweight | UFC |
|
Win |
10-3-0 | Edson Gomez |
KO/TKO
R2 2:31
|
Contender Series 2020 | 2020-11-04 | Welterweight | DWCS |
|
Win |
9-3-0 | Chris Brown |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
LFA 90 | 2020-09-04 | Welterweight | LFA |
|
Loss |
9-2-0 | Salvador Becerra |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Combate 50 | 2019-11-22 | Lightweight | CAMMA |
Zhu Rong fighter profile and recent form
Zhu Rong is a 21 year old male fighter from China with 18 pro wins and 4 losses. See Zhu Rong’s full MMA record.
Zhu Rong has a 95% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 4 by submission, 1 by decision.
Zhu Rong is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Brandon Jenkins at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
17-4-0 | Brandon Jenkins |
KO/TKO
R3 4:35
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-09-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
17-3-0 | Rodrigo Vargas |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 261 | 2021-04-24 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
16-3-0 | Bideliya |
KO/TKO
R3 4:16
|
WLF MMA 50 | 2021-01-14 | Lightweight | WLF |
|
Win |
15-3-0 | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke |
KO/TKO
R1 2:05
|
WLF W.A.R.S. 47 | 2020-09-25 | Lightweight | WLF |
|
Win |
14-3-0 | Jiaqiang Han |
SUB
R1 2:01
|
WLF W.A.R.S. 46 | 2020-08-21 | Lightweight | WLF |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Zhu Rong is set to go down at UFC Vegas 49 – Dariush vs. Makhachev. The fight is expected to start at around 7:30pm EST on Saturday 26th February 2022.
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