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This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Shanghai, we saw a big time matchup in the light heavyweight division. China’s top up and comer Mingyang Zhang (19-7) was looking to continue his incredible finishing streak as he took on Johnny Walker (22-9, 1 NC).

UFC Shanghai star accuses referee of ‘playing with my life’ after getting KO’d seconds after a ‘ridiculous call’

A controversial call took place at UFC Shanghai last weekend. The UFC returned to China with a decent 12-fight card on Saturday. The headliner saw KO artist Johnny Walker spoil Mingyang Zhang’s homecoming with leg kicks and punches.

What’s Next For Johnny Walker?

Johnny Walker defeated Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai, raising question marks over who is next. Walker fought back from a difficult first round, where he was taking a significant amount of punishment while he was on the ground.

Johnny Walker Stuns Zhang Mingyang With Comeback Knockout at UFC Shanghai

It’s always hard to go into enemy territory, but Johnny Walker proved he was up to the task. Things didn’t start well for the Brazilian light heavyweight on Saturday night in Shanghai, where hometown favorite Zhang Mingyang came out swinging and had Walker on the back foot in the opening round of their UFC Fight Night main event.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / August 23

UFC Fight Night results: Johnny Walker upsets Zhang Mingyang, Aljamain Sterling calls for title shot

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MMA News / Field Level Media / August 23

Johnny Walker stuns Mingyang Zhang at UFC Fight Night at Shanghai

After suffering two straight knockout losses, Johnny Walker turned the tables with a surprising knockout win against Mingyang Zhang in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Shanghai early Saturday.

Upset knockout rocks UFC card as hometown favorite beaten to pulp

Johnny Walker upset the odds today, scoring an upset knockout victory over China's own Mingyang Zhang in their UFC Shanghai main event. Capping off a rather tepid main card, highlighted by Aljamain Sterling winning a five round decision over Brian Ortega, Walker stepped in as a sort of sacrificial lamb for Zhang on his home soil.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 23

Zhang Mingyang vs. Johnny Walker result: Nasty leg kick leads to KO in UFC Shanghai main event

Johnny Walker is back in the win column after scoring a unique knockout The long-time light heavyweight contender fought Zhang Mingyang in the UFC Shanghai main event on Saturday.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 23

Projected UFC Shanghai Fighter Payouts: How Much Will the Headliners Earn?

UFC 319 wrapped up in Chicago with a bang as p4p top contender Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis to claim the middleweight title. While UFC 320 isn’t going live until October, fans won’t have to wait long for more action.

UFC Fight Night Shanghai: Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang picks & predictions

The UFC returns to Shanghai, China on Saturday (August 23) for a UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 22

Predicting Each Fight on the UFC Fight Night 257 Card

UFC Fight Night 257 (also known as UFC Shanghai) will serve as the final UFC event in the month of August. If you’re planning on watching this card on your streaming device of choice, be prepared to sacrifice some shuteye on the night of Aug 22 going into the morning of Aug.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 22

UFC Shanghai Main Event Preview and Prediction: Mingyang Zhang – Johnny Walker

Tomorrow is going to be an early morning for UFC fans as the promotion heads to Shanghai with the main card starting at 6:00 AM ET. In the main event, China’s Mingyang Zhang (19-6) looks to continue his impressive streak as he takes on Johnny Walker (21-9, 1 NC).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 22

UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins: Featherweight Contest Shifted to Catchweight Friday Morning

UFC Shanghai, the final show on the promotion’s August schedule, is almost here. Thursday night (USA time), while PFL Hollywood took place, fighters booked to appear on Saturday’s edition of UFC Fight Night took to the scales.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 21

UFC Shanghai’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Morning

UFC Shanghai fight week rolls on. Before a bye week for the Labor Day holiday next weekend, MMA’s No. 1 promotion in the world heads to China for their final show on the schedule for the eighth month of the year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 21

Zhang Mingyang landed 1st-round KO to become first Chinese fighter to win contract on Road to UFC

Zhang Mingyang made history in 2022 by earning his UFC contract with a brutal first-round knockout victory. The Chinese fighter first came to prominence when he appeared as a contestant on the Road to UFC show back in 2022.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 20

UFC Shanghai’s Must-See Prelims Worth Pulling All-Nighter for Saturday Morning

UFC Shanghai fight week is well underway. The final edition of UFC Fight Night on the promotion’s August schedule finds Dana White’s promotion leaving the United States for the first of two consecutive international cards.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang – Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC returns to Shanghai with a light heavyweight main event that promises fireworks, as top Chinese prospect Zhang Mingyang takes on the unpredictable veteran Johnny Walker.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 19

UFC Shanghai star left legend lay in pool of his own blood during his retirement fight

Since signing for the UFC, Mingyang Zhang has looked relatively flawless in the Octagon with three first round finishes. This coming Saturday, the premier promotion returns to Shanghai for UFC Shanghai, headlined by Chinese light heavyweight prospect Mingyang Zhang and Johnny Walker.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 25

UFC Shanghai will be headlined by Zhang Mingyang – Johnny Walker

The UFC is heading to Shanghai on August 23rd and tonight, the promotion announced the main event and the co-main event. In the main event of the card, China’s own Zhang Mingyang (19-6) will be looking to continue his winning streak as he takes on 12th ranked Johnny Walker (21-9, 1 NC).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 28

After another first round stoppage at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Zhang Mingyang?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City, we saw the retirement fight of a former title challenger. Anthony “Lionheart” Smith (37-22) was making the walk for the final time and he was facing an incredibly dangerous opponent in China’s Zhang Mingyang (19-6).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 25

Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang prediction, odds, pick for UFC Kansas City

UFC Kansas City: Ian Machado Garry versus Carlos Prates continues on the main card with a fight between Anthony Smith and Joselyne Edwards in the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Before UFC Retirement, Anthony Smith Explains How His Coach's Passing Led to Dismal Performance 'I was in hell'

UFC light heavyweight veteran Anthony "Lionheart" Smith is set to retire after his co-main event bout against Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City on April 26, closing a 17-year career marked by resilience and memorable highs.