Tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Zhu Rong from China and Chris Padilla from the United States face off in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 242. Both fighters will try to climb the ranks with a victory under the bright lights of the UFC Apex stage.
Zhu Rong enters the octagon following a win via submission against Shin Haraguchi in February 2024. On the other hand, Chris Padilla matched this achievement with his own submission victory over James Llontop in April 2024. Both athletes have shown solid performance on the ground, making this match a likely grappling chess match. Zhu's consistent record and increasing wins suggest he has polished his skills, while Padilla’s ability to bounce back strongly from defeats brings unpredictability to this matchup.
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, featuring Burns vs. Brady, takes place tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 09:00 PM EST. Rong vs Padilla is part of the undercard in the lightweight category. This fight is scheduled for three rounds.
Please note that the exact time Rong and Padilla enter the ring may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Each fight can affect subsequent start times.
For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the schedule table provided to find start times in your area. This will help ensure you don't miss any action from tonight's event.
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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