UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Mingyang

Zhang Mingyang vs Johnny Walker Headlines UFC Shanghai

With the ESPN deal winding down, the UFC is keeping momentum strong with another fight card. Fresh off the Chicago event, the Octagon now heads to Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China’s Xuhui District for Fight Night. U.S. fans will need to set their alarms early — the main card kicks off at 5:00 AM Central Time.

The card brings some familiar names. In the heavyweight division, Sergei Pavlovich looks to solidify his shot at the title when he takes on Waldo Cortes-Acosta. The co-main event features Brian Ortega, returning from a tough loss to Diego Lopes nearly a year ago. Ortega took heavy damage in that fight, forcing a long recovery, and most recently endured a grueling weight cut that pushed this bout to catchweight. He faces Aljamain, who seems ready for the challenge, but Ortega remains a live threat — dangerous on the ground and capable of pulling off a sneaky upset.

The main event sees Zhang Mingyang fighting with hometown support against the unpredictable Johnny Walker. Both men are hungry to climb the ladder in the stacked light heavyweight division, making this a pivotal matchup. Expect fireworks in what should be a compelling headliner.

Odds and Fight Details

The main card starts at 5:00 AM CDT.

UFC Fight Night | Shanghai, Xuhui District China
Johnny Walker (+295 ML)	Zhang Mingyang (-375 ML)
Brian Ortega (+380 ML)	Aljamain Sterling (-500 ML)
Sergei Pavlovich (-250 ML)	Waldo Cortes Acosta (+205 ML)
Sumudaerji (-175 ML)	Kevin Borjas (+145 ML)
Taiyilake Nueraji (-535 ML)	Kiefer Crosbie (+400 ML)