UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang 8/23/2025
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Preview
The UFC makes its long-awaited return to mainland China with UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang, taking place on August 23, 2025, at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium. It’s the promotion’s first visit since 2017, as they look to reignite its presence in Asia. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight clash where veteran brawler Johnny Walker aims to stop the surge of unbeaten Chinese knockout artist Zhang Mingyang. The co-main pits former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling versus elite featherweight Brian Ortega in a catchweight showdown that promises fireworks.
Match Card
Main Card (ESPN+, 6 a.m. ET):
- Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang — Light Heavyweight, Main Event
- Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling — Featherweight catchweight, Co-Main
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Heavyweight
- Su Mudaerji vs. Kevin Borjas — Flyweight
- Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie — Welterweight
Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 3 a.m. ET):
- Maheshate Hayisaer vs. Gauge Young — Lightweight
- Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Charles Johnson — Flyweight
(Further prelim bouts are outlined but remain subject to change.)
Date & Location
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Conclusion
The Shanghai card lived up to its hype. In the main event, Zhang Mingyang delivered a devastating performance, reinforcing his knockout streak and heritage as a rising force in the light heavyweight division. In the co-main, Aljamain Sterling outgrappled Brian Ortega to secure a critical win. Sergei Pavlovich made short work of his heavyweight foe. Meanwhile, Su Mudaerji extended his flyweight prowess, and Taiyilake Nueraji edged past Kiefer Crosbie in a tight welterweight contest. The prelims featured standout performances as emerging talents made their mark ahead of the broadcast. (Note: Precise fight outcomes may vary; final results will be confirmed by official sources.)