Zhu Rong and Chris Padilla will battle it out at UFC Fight Night 242 in the lightweight division, hosted at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. With both fighters having secured their last victories through submissions, spectators can expect a grappling-heavy encounter.
Rong, from Enbo Fight Club in China, sharpened his submission skills to defeat Shin Haraguchi by rear-naked choke earlier this year. Similarly, Cali-based Padilla of California Mixed Martial Arts also won his most recent fight using the same technique on James Llontop. Both fighters demonstrate strong ground game effectiveness but Rong's higher win count may provide him an edge of experience over Padilla.
Live coverage for the Zhu Rong vs Chris Padilla main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Zhu Rong vs Chris Padilla |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-07 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-07 | 16:00 | 18:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-08 | 00:00 | 02:00 |
| Australia | 2024-09-08 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
UFC Fight Night 242 - Burns vs. Brady will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on September 07, 2024, starting at 09:00 PM EST. This event includes a lightweight bout featuring Rong vs Padilla as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Gilbert Burns face Sean Brady.
Please note that the ring walk times for each fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means if earlier bouts end quickly, subsequent fights may start sooner than scheduled.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check local listings to match the event start time in your area.
Zhu Rong will face Chris Padilla at UFC Fight Night 242 in a lightweight bout. No titles are on the line.
Zhu Rong boasts a record of 25 wins, with 15 by knockout. His most recent victory, a submission win against Shin Haraguchi, underscored his dominance in grappling. Comparing Haraguchi's record to Padilla's, Rong’s experience in high-pressure fights offers him an edge primarily due to his ability to control the fight on the ground and capitalize on submission opportunities.
Chris Padilla enters this bout with 14 wins, 7 by KO. His latest win was also via rear-naked choke against James Llontop, suggesting strong grappling skills. Given Llontop's comparable performance to Rong’s latest adversary, this fight could present challenges for Padilla if it stays standing, given Zhu's striking proficiency.
You can watch Zhu Rong vs Chris Padilla via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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