Winner: Rongzhu
Confidence Score: 70Rongzhu is the younger, more dynamic fighter with a strong finishing rate (15 KOs, 6 submissions, 12 first-round finishes) and a clear edge in offensive metrics. He lands with much higher significant strike accuracy (51% vs 44%) and is far more effective with takedowns (63% accuracy vs 32%) and takedown defense (85% vs 68%). While both fighters have similar reach and recent records, Rongzhu's youth (age 24 vs 33), athletic upside, and ability to defend takedowns give him a stylistic edge over Hubbard, who has struggled with finishing ability and relies heavily on decisions. Historically, younger strikers with high takedown defense and power have outperformed older, decision-oriented freestyle fighters in similar lightweight matchups.
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