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Chris Padilla Defeats Rong Zhu via TKO in Second Round at UFC Vegas 97

Sep 7, 2024, 10:52 PM

Chris Padilla, nicknamed 'Taco,' secured a victory against Rong Zhu at UFC Vegas 97 through a TKO due to a doctor's stoppage. The fight, which took place in the lightweight division, ended in the second round at 4:14. Padilla's decisive move was a well-timed and placed elbow that caused significant damage to Rong Zhu's left eye, leading to the stoppage. This win, which was the first TKO of the night, marks Padilla's second UFC victory, improving his record to 2-0 in the organization. The bout was competitive, with both fighters exchanging significant strikes, but Padilla's elbow proved to be the turning point. The fight was part of the prelims.