Tonight's UFC Fight Night looks to inject some ferocious Chinese talent into the light heavyweight division. Prolific finisher Mingyang Zhang has ended all 19 of his wins inside the first round, and standing in the way of a top spot in the 205 division is perennial contender Johnny Walker.

Walker vs. Zhang features Johnny Walker facing Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout on Saturday morning at 6 a.m. ET in Shanghai. Walker heads into the UFC Fight Night card with a 21-9 record, but he is coming off a KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir in June 2024.

The UFC is headed back to China. On Saturday morning, the UFC returns to “The Middle Kingdom” for the first time in 2025, and it’s first trip to Shanghai since 2017, with a Fight Night card headlined by a banger of a light heavyweight contest between Johnny Walker and the up-and-coming Zhang Mingyang.

There are 12 fights set to take place on the other side of the world on Saturday, Aug. 23 as UFC Fight Night takes place in China, starting at 3 a.m. EDT.

‘Mountain Tiger’ Zhang Mingyang introduced himself to the American fans in April when he left former title challenger Anthony Smith in a pool of his own blood for his retirement fight. This was Mingyang’s U.S. debut and 19th career finish.

Walker vs. Zhang features Johnny Walker facing Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout on Saturday at 6 a.m. ET in Shanghai. Walker heads into the UFC Fight Night card with a 21-9 record, but is coming off a KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir in June 2024.

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.