Zhang vs. Walker: Analysis and Predictions UFC Fight Night in China

UFC Returns to China with Exciting Fights

The UFC returns to China for the first time since 2019 for a Fight Night that promises action. The main event will star Zhang Mingyang, who seeks to maintain his streak of first-round knockouts.

Zhang Mingyang vs. Johnny Walker: Power Clash

Zhang Mingyang, with three first-round knockout victories in his three UFC fights, faces Johnny Walker, who also managed to win his first three UFC fights by first-round knockout in the past. However, Walker has had a 4-6-1 record since then, including knockout losses in his last two fights. Zhang, considered the favorite, has not lost an MMA fight since October 2019.

Co-Main Event: Ortega vs. Sterling

The co-main event features two of the best featherweights: Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling, both ranked in the top 10 of their division. Both fighters are known for their ground game, with multiple submission victories since 2015.

Betting Predictions and Analysis

Din Thomas, MMA analyst, predicts a TKO victory for Zhang. Ian Parker, betting expert, offers his analysis on the best options.

Zhang by TKO. Johnny Walker is still too vulnerable. Zhang has good striking power and precision. He also has killer instincts, which means disaster for Johnny Walker.

Din Thomas

Parker suggests betting on Zhang to win (-350) and for under 1.5 rounds (-325), given the history of both fighters of finishing fights quickly. He considers that Walker could suffer another KO defeat, which could lead him to leave the UFC.

Zhang Mingyang has knocked out his first three UFC opponents in the first round.

Analysis of Additional Bets

In the co-main event, Parker recommends betting that the fight between Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega will go over 4.5 rounds, given Ortega’s striking ability and his ability to defend himself on the ground.

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Parker bets on Sergei Pavlovich to win (-250), considering him a superior opponent for Cortes-Acosta. He highlights Pavlovich’s power and his ability to take the fight to the ground if necessary.

PFL World Championships 2025

This week also concludes the PFL World Championships 2025, with the finals in middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.

Dalton Rosta vs. Fabian Edwards

Parker bets on Dalton Rosta (+180) to win the middleweight final, anticipating a close fight that could go to the final rounds. He highlights Rosta’s ability to control the fight with his wrestling and knockout power.

Fabian Edwards knocks out Impa Kasanganay in the PFL main event.

Sullivan Cauley vs. Antonio Carlos Jr.

In the light heavyweight final, Parker bets on Cauley’s victory (-175), anticipating a fight that might not reach five rounds. He believes that Cauley could defend Carlos’s takedown attempts and use his boxing to win.