Rong Zhu beat Kody Steele with a unanimous resolution Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 312 at Qudos Financial institution Enviornment in Sydney.
Have a look contained in the battle with Zhu, who pulled off the occasion’s greatest upset and gained Combat of the Night time.
Rong Zhu def. Kody Steele
End result: Rong Zhu def. Kody Steele by way of unanimous resolution (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 battle’s key second
“That is the kind of battle I anticipated. I actually loved this battle. 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 battle I needed. My earlier opponents had been all the time operating away and attempting to win on factors.”
Zhu on his Metropolis Kickboxing group
“I feel Metropolis Kickboxing is the perfect health club on the earth. We have now the perfect coaches, greatest fighters and in addition the perfect teammates. Everyone helps me so much.”
Zhu on what he needs subsequent
“I need a $50-G bonus. That is my fifth UFC battle, and I haven’t gained 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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