Zhu Rong faces Austin Hubbard in an exciting bout at Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai. Fans watch as the two lightweights meet on August 23 during UFC Fight Night 257. The match happens under the main event of Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang.
Zhu Rong, from City Kickboxing, turned pro with wins against various opponents, winning his last fight against Kody Steele by unanimous decision in February 2025. He has 26 wins with 15 knockouts and lost only once by knockout. Austin Hubbard started competing professionally years prior and trains at Valle Flow Striking. His last bout was a loss against MarQuel Mederos in March 2025 by split decision.
What time is Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard fight
Live coverage for the Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:20 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 01:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:20 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
The event takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. It starts at 04:20 AM EST. This is part of UFC Fight Night 257. The main event features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang. Rong vs Hubbard is an undercard fight in the lightweight category. They will fight for three rounds.
Keep in mind that the ring walk time may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. It's important to check local listings for the exact start times in your country.
Fighters Details
Zhu Rong
- Nationality: China
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 70.8 kg
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 26 / 6 / 0
Austin Hubbard
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 16 / 9 / 0
Zhu Rong will face Austin Hubbard in a lightweight contest with no belts on the line.
Zhu Rong boasts an impressive fight record of 26 wins, with 15 by knockout, and only 6 losses. He recently defeated Kody Steele by unanimous decision. Steele's solid record of 7 wins and just 1 loss shows Zhu's ability against tough opponents. Zhu’s decisive victory indicates he's in top form for Hubbard.
Austin Hubbard has 16 wins and 9 losses. Despite his recent split-decision loss to MarQuel Mederos, a fighter with an 11-1 record, Hubbard remains a formidable opponent. He'll need resilience against Zhu's power and momentum.
How and where to watch the Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard Fight
You can watch Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard Fight Card
- Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang
- Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling
- Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
- Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie
- Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young
- Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
- Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard
- Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
- Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson
- Long Xiao vs Su Young You
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay
