The UFC will return to mainland China for a prime-time fight night on Saturday, Aug. 23, headlined by a top-15 light heavyweight showdown between No. 12 Johnny Walker and China’s own No. 14-ranked Zhang Mingyang. The event will take place at the Shanghai Indoor Arena, marking UFC’s fourth show in the country.
Walker (21-9), known for his explosive striking, looks to bounce back into title contention after key victories over Khalil Rountree Jr. and Anthony Smith. Meanwhile, Zhang (19-6), fresh off a highlight-reel knockout over Smith in April, has finished all 19 of his wins in the first round and hopes to deliver another statement performance on home soil.
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In the co-main event, former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega (16-4, 1 NC) faces ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (24-5) in a pivotal featherweight clash. Ortega looks to make another title run, while Sterling aims to establish himself in a second division.
Additional bouts on the card include a heavyweight showdown between No. 4-ranked Sergei Pavlovich and No. 7 Waldo Cortes Acosta, a middleweight brawl between Brazilians Michel Pereira and Marco Tulio, and appearances by Chinese stars Sumudaerji and Ren Yawei.
Tickets go on sale July 10 via Juss, with limited UFC VIP Experience packages available.
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