Zhu Rong, a standout from China, has an impressive record of 26 wins and only 6 losses. His latest victory against Kody Steele further boosts his momentum. Austin Hubbard, however, lost his last fight to MarQuel Mederos but still maintains a respectable career with 16 wins.
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 UFC Fight Night 257 takes place today, August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 04:20 AM EST. This fight night features a lightweight bout between Rong and Hubbard. It is not the main event but part of the undercard. The main event is between Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang.
The fight night is organized by Fight Nights Federation and consists of three rounds per match. Please note that the ring walk time for each fight may vary depending on how long the previous fights last.
For viewers in different time zones, please refer to the provided start times table for accurate scheduling in your country.
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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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 vs Austin Hubbard Fight Card
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- Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie
- Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young
- Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
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