Zhu Rong of China steps into the octagon against Kody Steele from the United States at UFC 312 in the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia. Both lightweight fighters look to boost their career trajectory on an undercard bout of the tournament headlined by Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2.
Rong stands tall with a professional record of 25 wins and six losses since debuting in 2016. His last outing ended in a TKO loss to Chris Padilla in September. Steele, unbeaten with seven victories since joining the professional ranks, recently secured a TKO win over Chasen Blair in October.
What time is Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele fight
Live coverage for the Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
The UFC 312 event will take place on February 8, 2025, at 07:00 PM EST. It will be held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The main event features Dricus Du Plessis against Sean Strickland.
On the undercard, Rong will face Steele in a lightweight bout. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the start time for individual fights may vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts on the card.
For viewers around the world, please check your local listings to confirm the start time in your region.
Fighters Details
Zhu Rong faces off against Kody Steele in a Lightweight bout at UFC 312.
Zhu Rong
- Nationality: China
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 70.8 kg
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 25 / 6 / 0
Zhu Rong from Aba, Sichuan, China, has a fight record of 25 wins and 6 losses. He is affiliated with Enbo Fight Club. In his most recent bout, he suffered a TKO loss due to a doctor stoppage against Chris Padilla, a fighter with 15 wins and 6 losses. Given Rong's powerful knockout history and recent loss, he will aim to reclaim his winning momentum.
Kody Steele
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 7
- Record: 7 / 0 / 0
Kody Steele hails from Austin, Texas, boasting an undefeated record of 7 wins. Affiliated with Syndicate MMA, Steele last achieved a TKO victory over Chasen Blair. Considering Steele’s consistent performances and winning streak, he enters the fight against Zhu Rong with strong confidence.
How and where to watch the Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele Fight
You can watch Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
| Australia | Kayo |
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Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele Fight Card
- Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
- Weili Zhang vs Tatiana Suarez
- Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira
- Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado
- Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos
- Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Cong Wang vs Bruna Brasil
- Colby Thicknesse vs Aleksandre Topuria
- Zhu Rong vs Kody Steele
- Jonathan Micallef vs Kevin Jousset
- Quillan Salkilld vs Anshul Jubli
- Hyun Sung Park vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
