UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang took place on August 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China, headlined by Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 12-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 12 fights completed — 5 KO/TKO · 6 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang | Johnny Walker | KO/TKO | R2 (2:37) |
| Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling | Aljamain Sterling | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Sergei Pavlovich | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas | Su Mudaerji | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie | Taiyilake Nueraji | KO/TKO | R1 (3:33) |
| Hayisaer Maheshate vs Gauge Young | Gauge Young | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Loneer Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson | Charles Johnson | KO/TKO | R2 (4:35) |
| Rong Zhu vs Austin Hubbard | Rong Zhu | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus | Kyle Daukaus | KO/TKO | R1 (0:43) |
| Yi Zha vs Westin Wilson | Yi Zha | KO/TKO | R1 (0:37) |
| Xiao Long vs Soyoung You | Soyoung You | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay | Uran Satybaldiev | Submission | R1 (2:45) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 1:26 PM UTC
Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang
Light Heavyweight
Johnny Walker
25.1% · 3.98
VS
Zhang Mingyang
74.9% · 1.34
Winner: Johnny Walker · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Johnny Walker: 01:20 · Zhang Mingyang: 01:21
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Zhang Mingyang edged the striking 12-9 in significant strikes; Johnny Walker controlled for 00:39; Zhang Mingyang controlled for 01:21.
Round 2: Johnny Walker edged the striking 41-8 in significant strikes; Johnny Walker scored a knockdown; Johnny Walker controlled for 00:41.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:37 with Johnny Walker winning by KO/TKO.
5-round bout · 12:36 PM UTC
Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling
Featherweight
Brian Ortega
20.1% · 4.98
VS
Aljamain Sterling
79.9% · 1.25
Winner: Aljamain Sterling · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brian Ortega: 00:08 · Aljamain Sterling: 03:55
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 27-2 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 13-9 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 35-21 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 25-13 in significant strikes; Aljamain Sterling landed a takedown; Brian Ortega controlled for 00:02; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 01:36.
Round 5: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 24-10 in significant strikes; Aljamain Sterling landed 2 takedowns; Brian Ortega controlled for 00:06; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 02:19.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Aljamain Sterling winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:03 PM UTC
Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Heavyweight
Sergei Pavlovich
68.1% · 1.47
VS
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
31.9% · 3.13
Winner: Sergei Pavlovich · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Sergei Pavlovich: 00:08 · Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Waldo Cortes-Acosta edged the striking 11-9 in significant strikes; Sergei Pavlovich controlled for 00:06.
Round 2: Sergei Pavlovich edged the striking 22-20 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Sergei Pavlovich edged the striking 30-14 in significant strikes; Sergei Pavlovich controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Sergei Pavlovich winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:31 AM UTC
Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
Flyweight
Su Mudaerji
61.4% · 1.63
VS
Kevin Borjas
38.6% · 2.59
Winner: Su Mudaerji · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Su Mudaerji: 00:17 · Kevin Borjas: 03:29
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Su Mudaerji edged the striking 17-3 in significant strikes; Kevin Borjas controlled for 01:00.
Round 2: Su Mudaerji edged the striking 32-9 in significant strikes; Su Mudaerji controlled for 00:17; Kevin Borjas controlled for 00:49.
Round 3: Su Mudaerji edged the striking 24-4 in significant strikes; Kevin Borjas controlled for 01:40.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Su Mudaerji winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:10 AM UTC
Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie
Welterweight
Taiyilake Nueraji
81.1% · 1.23
VS
Kiefer Crosbie
18.9% · 5.29
Winner: Taiyilake Nueraji · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:33)
Fight Statistics
Control — Taiyilake Nueraji: 03:11 · Kiefer Crosbie: 00:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Taiyilake Nueraji edged the striking 27-2 in significant strikes; Taiyilake Nueraji landed a takedown; Taiyilake Nueraji controlled for 03:11; Kiefer Crosbie controlled for 00:08.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:33 with Taiyilake Nueraji winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:37 AM UTC
Hayisaer Maheshate vs Gauge Young
Lightweight
Hayisaer Maheshate
41.5% · 2.41
VS
Gauge Young
58.5% · 1.71
Winner: Gauge Young · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Hayisaer Maheshate: 00:12 · Gauge Young: 03:51
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Gauge Young edged the striking 31-18 in significant strikes; Gauge Young landed a takedown; Hayisaer Maheshate controlled for 00:01; Gauge Young controlled for 01:13.
Round 2: Gauge Young edged the striking 45-24 in significant strikes; Gauge Young landed a takedown; Hayisaer Maheshate controlled for 00:04; Gauge Young controlled for 01:08.
Round 3: Gauge Young edged the striking 36-24 in significant strikes; Gauge Young landed a takedown; Hayisaer Maheshate controlled for 00:07; Gauge Young controlled for 01:30.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Gauge Young winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 10:11 AM UTC
Loneer Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
Flyweight
Loneer Kavanagh
68.7% · 1.46
VS
Charles Johnson
31.3% · 3.19
Winner: Charles Johnson · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:35)
Fight Statistics
Control — Loneer Kavanagh: 00:59 · Charles Johnson: 00:32
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Loneer Kavanagh edged the striking 36-14 in significant strikes; Charles Johnson controlled for 00:10.
Round 2: Charles Johnson edged the striking 30-23 in significant strikes; Loneer Kavanagh landed a takedown; Charles Johnson scored a knockdown; Loneer Kavanagh hunted a submission (1); Loneer Kavanagh controlled for 00:59; Charles Johnson controlled for 00:22.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:35 with Charles Johnson winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 9:42 AM UTC
Rong Zhu vs Austin Hubbard
Lightweight
Rong Zhu
72.3% · 1.38
VS
Austin Hubbard
27.7% · 3.61
Winner: Rong Zhu · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Rong Zhu: 0:00 · Austin Hubbard: 01:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Rong Zhu edged the striking 20-18 in significant strikes; Austin Hubbard landed a takedown; Austin Hubbard controlled for 00:29.
Round 2: Rong Zhu edged the striking 29-28 in significant strikes; Austin Hubbard landed a takedown; Austin Hubbard controlled for 00:33.
Round 3: Rong Zhu edged the striking 52-29 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Rong Zhu winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 9:20 AM UTC
Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
Middleweight
Michel Pereira
67.3% · 1.49
VS
Kyle Daukaus
32.7% · 3.06
Winner: Kyle Daukaus · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:43)
Fight Statistics
Control — Michel Pereira: 0:00 · Kyle Daukaus: 00:07
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kyle Daukaus edged the striking 5-2 in significant strikes; Kyle Daukaus scored a knockdown; Kyle Daukaus controlled for 00:07.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:43 with Kyle Daukaus winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 8:58 AM UTC
Yi Zha vs Westin Wilson
Featherweight
Yi Zha
85.5% · 1.17
VS
Westin Wilson
14.5% · 6.90
Winner: Yi Zha · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Yi Zha: 00:06 · Westin Wilson: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Yi Zha edged the striking 13-0 in significant strikes; Yi Zha scored 2 knockdowns; Yi Zha controlled for 00:06.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:37 with Yi Zha winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 8:20 AM UTC
Xiao Long vs Soyoung You
Bantamweight
Xiao Long
45.2% · 2.21
VS
Soyoung You
54.8% · 1.82
Winner: Soyoung You · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Xiao Long: 00:20 · Soyoung You: 00:04
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Xiao Long edged the striking 11-10 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Soyoung You edged the striking 25-16 in significant strikes; Soyoung You controlled for 00:03.
Round 3: Xiao Long edged the striking 41-23 in significant strikes; Xiao Long controlled for 00:20; Soyoung You controlled for 00:01.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Soyoung You winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 8:00 AM UTC
Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay
Light Heavyweight
Uran Satybaldiev
48.7% · 2.05
VS
Diyar Nurgozhay
51.3% · 1.95
Winner: Uran Satybaldiev · Submission · Round 1 (2:45)
Fight Statistics
Control — Uran Satybaldiev: 01:10 · Diyar Nurgozhay: 00:18
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Diyar Nurgozhay edged the striking 7-2 in significant strikes; Diyar Nurgozhay landed a takedown; Uran Satybaldiev scored a knockdown; Uran Satybaldiev hunted a submission (2); Uran Satybaldiev controlled for 01:10; Diyar Nurgozhay controlled for 00:18.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:45 with Uran Satybaldiev winning by Submission.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang | 25.1% (3.98) | 74.9% (1.34) |
| Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling | 20.1% (4.98) | 79.9% (1.25) |
| Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta | 68.1% (1.47) | 31.9% (3.13) |
| Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas | 61.4% (1.63) | 38.6% (2.59) |
| Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie | 81.1% (1.23) | 18.9% (5.29) |
| Hayisaer Maheshate vs Gauge Young | 41.5% (2.41) | 58.5% (1.71) |
| Loneer Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson | 68.7% (1.46) | 31.3% (3.19) |
| Rong Zhu vs Austin Hubbard | 72.3% (1.38) | 27.7% (3.61) |
| Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus | 67.3% (1.49) | 32.7% (3.06) |
| Yi Zha vs Westin Wilson | 85.5% (1.17) | 14.5% (6.90) |
| Xiao Long vs Soyoung You | 45.2% (2.21) | 54.8% (1.82) |
| Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay | 48.7% (2.05) | 51.3% (1.95) |
Where to Watch
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Mercedes-Benz Arena (Shanghai)
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai