Watch Johnny Walker def. Zhang Mingyang full fight video highlights from UFC Shanghai’s light heavyweight showdown Saturday morning, courtesy of multiple outlets
UFC Shanghai took place Aug. 23 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. Zhang Mingyang (19-7) and Johnny Walker (22-9, 1 no-contest) clashed in the main event, which aired live on ESPN+.
Official result: Johnny Walker def. Zhang Mingling via second-round TKO (2:37)
Check out the highlights below.
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Round 1
This crowd is ready for this one, that’s for sure. We’re off. Johnny Walker tried a takedown attempt, and Zhang ran him over. Zhang on top in full control looking to do damage. Big elbow from Zhang. Walker desperately trying to hold Zhang’s arms, but Walker gets separation and back to his feet. Huge for Walker.
Fastball right hand from Walker misses, Zhang grazes with a counter and it stings Walker. Right hand by Zhang wobbles Walker for a moment, Walker recovers while grabbing a clinch. Walker slowing the pace down, which is smart because Zhang is hurting him every time he lands, and he hasn’t landed anything fully clean yet. Zhang separates, jumping knee attempt from Walker. Zhang stalking Walker, lands a short right hand. Walker shoots for a takedown, Zhang defends easily, then lands a big elbow. Combination from Zhang doesn’t land flush, but definitely stung Walker. Final 30 seconds.
Head kick from Zhang sneaks through the guard, and that’s the horn. First time in seven years Zhang will see a second round.
MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Zhang
Round 2
Walker’s coach Eric Nicksick was telling his fighter what he’s seeing, and of course, the broadcast cuts away because who wants to hear interesting insight from one of the best coaches in the sport, right? Action slowing a touch at the start of Round 2. Zhang lands, and lands again. Everything he touches Walker with wobbles him. It’s pretty wild.
Walker throws a calf kick, Zhang counters with a nasty right hand, but Zhang’s leg just went out on him. Walker pouncing on him now. Zhang trying to get back to his feet, but he simply can’t. His leg is cooked. Walker continues hammering away and Goddard stops it. Crazy!
