Shanghai Showdown: Walker and Sterling Shine

Main Event: Walker Dominates Mingyang

In the heart of Shanghai, the UFC brought a night of intense fights to the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The main event saw Johnny Walker face off against Zhang Mingyang.

• Walker, known for his powerful strikes, managed to turn the tide in the second round.
• After a close first round, Walker landed a devastating leg kick that dropped Mingyang.
• He then followed up with a relentless ground-and-pound attack, securing a TKO victory.

Sterling Shines in Lightweight Bout

Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega put on a show in their lightweight bout.

• Sterling dominated the fight with his precise striking and takedowns, securing a unanimous decision.
• The fight was moved up to lightweight after both fighters missed weight, but Sterling's skills shone through regardless.

Notable Performances

• Sergei Pavlovich showcased his power against Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
• Su Mudaerji outstruck Kevin Borjas to win a unanimous decision.
• Taiyilake Nueraji made a statement with a first-round TKO over Kiefer Crosbie.

Undercard Highlights

• Gauge Young outlasted Hayisaer Maheshate in a close fight.
• Charles Johnson knocked out Lone'er Kavanagh in the second round.
• Rong Zhu impressed with a dominant performance against Austin Hubbard.
• Kyle Daukaus made a quick return to victory with a first-round KO of Michel Pereira.
• Yi Zha made short work of Westin Wilson, finishing him in under a minute.

Final Fight of the Night

The night ended with SuYoung You edging out Xiao Long in a hard-fought decision.

The crowd was electric, and the fighters delivered, making it a memorable event for UFC fans in China.