Johnny Walker is set to face Mingyang Zhang at UFC Fight Night 257 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, on August 23, 2025. The light heavyweight bout promises excitement as both fighters aim to assert dominance after contrasting recent performances.
Johnny Walker turned professional in 2013. He holds a record of 21 wins with most victories by knockout. He's coming off a loss against Volkan Oezdemir by knockout in June 2024. Mingyang Zhang turned pro in 2016. Riding high from a TKO win over Anthony Smith in April, Zhang has proven his striking ability and toughness with his performance against contenders like "Lionheart." The Chinese fighter brings promise after gathering wins in impressive forms, making this fight an opportunity to elevate his presence.
What time is Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang fight
Live coverage for the Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 06:40 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 03:40 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
The event takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The main event features a Light Heavyweight fight between Walker and Zhang. The fight is scheduled for five rounds. It starts at 06:40 AM EST.
Please note that the start time might change if the undercard fights run longer than expected. Check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss the action.
Fighters Details
Johnny Walker
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 93.4 kg
- Total Fights: 30
- Record: 21 / 9 / 0
Mingyang Zhang
- Nationality: China
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 19 / 6 / 0
Johnny Walker faces Mingyang Zhang in a Light Heavyweight bout with no titles on the line.
Johnny Walker, representing Brazil, holds a record of 21 wins and 9 losses. His last fight resulted in a KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir, a skilled opponent with 20 career victories and significant punching power. Walker's recent defeat against someone of Oezdemir's caliber could hint at vulnerabilities when facing aggressive strikers like Zhang.
Mingyang Zhang from China boasts 19 wins and 6 losses. He recently secured a TKO win over Anthony Smith, an experienced fighter with 38 career victories. Zhang's ability to dominate Smith shows he can handle seasoned opponents like Walker.
How and where to watch the Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang Fight
You can watch Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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