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Zhang faces Johnny Walker in the UFC Shanghai headliner in a pivotal 205-pound clash. Around five weeks later, Magomed Ankalaev defends his title against Alex Pereira in a rematch to headline UFC 320 on Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.

On Episode 3,594, the gents welcome in UFC Shanghai headliners Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang to discuss their main event. Plus, they break down the new PFL champs, the latest MMA news and much more. Tune in! Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.

Zhang Mingyang made history in 2022 by earning his UFC contract with a brutal first-round knockout victory. The Chinese fighter first came to prominence when he appeared as a contestant on the Road to UFC show back in 2022. The program was created to unearth the top MMA fighters in Asia and bring them to compete at the highest level in the UFC.

The speed of Zhang's rise hasn't only been a surprise outside of China, but to the man himself. Before landing this Walker matchup, Zhang retired one-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith with a first-round stoppage at UFC Kansas City in April.

Rising 205-pound Chinese star Zhang Mingyang gets his first UFC main event spot and will have the support of the home crowd at Shanghai Indoor Stadium City when he faces Johnny Walker in light-heavyweight action. The 27-year-old if off to a blazing start ...