UFC, Shanghai and Johnny Walker
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On the UFC Fight Night 257 prelims, Yi (26-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) crushed Willy Wonka walkout orchestrating Westin Wilson with a wicked walloping in 37 seconds. The featherweight bout took place at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai.
At UFC Fight Night 257, Johnson (18-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) pulled off an insta-comeback when he knocked Kavanagh (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) out with a violent punching combination at 4:35 of Round 2. The flyweight bout took place on the prelims at Shanghai Indoor Stadium.
UFC light heavyweight star believes Alex Pereira’s wealth has drained his hunger, claiming he lacks motivation ahead of UFC 320 rematch.
‘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.
Aaron Pico sustained a brutal knockout loss in his UFC debut and a former multi-time bantamweight champion in the promotion who has worked with Pico before
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.
Johnson left the UFC in 2018 when he was traded to ONE Championship for Ben Askren. Johnson officially retired last year with a pro record of 25-4-1, walking away from the sport as arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time. “I found out recently you’re not in the UFC Hall of Fame,” Adesanya told Johnson on Young Man Ramble.
MMA DFS DraftKings value picks for UFC Shanghai. RotoBrady Grove goes over undervalued fighters for daily fantasy UFC lineups (premium content).
UFC Fight Night 257 takes place at Shangai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, and features a light heavyweight bout between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang.