Walker and Zhang headline UFC's return to Shanghai, with Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling in the co-main event

With the victory, Walker snaps a three-fight winless streak (two losses and one no contest). The victory was his first since he beat Anthony Smith by unanimous decision in May 2023. In defeat, Zhang loses for the first time in the UFC after promotional victories over Brendson Ribeiro, Ozzy Diaz, and Anthony Smith.

This is the live blog for Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang, the light heavyweight main event for Saturday’s UFC Shanghai fight card at Shanghai Indoor Stadium. Walker looks to snap a three-fight winless streak,