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Reyes up next Walker will fight Dominick Reyes at UFC 327 on April 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Walker pulled off a major upset victory over Zhang Mingyang back in August, snapping what had been a two-fight losing streak for the 33-year-old light heavyweight. Walker will now aim to keep building momentum against Reyes, who suffered a loss in his most recent bout.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Massive main-event upset Walker defeated Zhang Mingyang via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:37 of Round 2 at UFC Shanghai on Saturday.

Impact Seemingly written off as a light heavyweight contender following back-to-back losses, Walker picked up a statement win here as a big betting underdog of roughly (+300). The first round didn't go his way, as Walker ate multiple big shots and was stuffed on both of his takedown attempts -- one even backfired to the point where he ended up on his back, but he was able to get up to his feet. He did at least land five noteworthy leg kicks in the frame, which built a foundation for his game plan in Round 2. While Walker absorbed two right hands early in the frame, he went back to the leg kicks, landing multiple in a row and clearly compromising his opponent. Eventually Zhang crumbled due to the damage, and Walker pounced with a series of punches and elbows (some of which the legality of was questionable) to eventually end the fight. The finish would go on to earn Walker one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. There's room for immediate advancement in the UFC's 205-pound division, and huge win like this in enemy territory should immediately merit another top-10 opponent for Walker.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Shanghai Results: Johnny Walker delivers in main event | Sporting News Johnny Walker silenced the crowd with a finish in the main event of UFC Shanghai early Saturday morning.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC Shanghai: MMA community reacts to Johnny Walker's wild upset win over Zhang Mingyang Check out how the MMA community reacted to Johnny Walker's wild upset win over Zhang Mingyang in the main event of UFC Shanghai

AUGUST 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Shanghai results: Johnny Walker caps off night with second-round TKO stunner UFC Shanghai, also known as UFC Fight Night 257, is in the books with a wild upset capping off the night. Here are the full results.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang Odds Courtesy Of MyBookie - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News UFC will hold its UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang event on August 23rd. The event will be headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC 257: Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round light heavyweight bout in the main event, Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai, Ch...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Zhang Mingyang on Johnny Walker: 'Everybody who beat Johnny became the champion' Zhang Mingyang admits he didn't want to fight Johnny Walker but sees one major incentive.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang prediction | UFC Shanghai breakdown MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom offers his breakdown and prediction for the UFC Shanghai main event.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night 257: Make your predictions for Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Predictions: UFC Fight Night: Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang The UFC visits Shanghai next weekend for a Fight Night event. Somewhat surprisingly, this card features two pretty huge fights.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Shanghai walkout songs: Tracks Johnny Walker, Zhang Mingyang, Brian Ortega, and others have used before UFC Shanghai takes place on Aug. 23 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China. It is the promotion’s second visit to the city and first since...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Set to face Zhang Mingyang Walker will face Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23.

Impact UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the bout Wednesday, and Walker will be looking for a bounce-back performance after losing via KO to Volkan Oezdemir in Saudi Arabia in his most recent fight back on June 22, 2024. Walker had previously arranged bouts against Bogdan Guskov at UCF 311 and Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 316, but neither fight ended up happening.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling added to UFC Shanghai; Walker vs. Zhang headlines UFC Shanghai features Zhang Mingyang vs. Johnny Walker in the main event along with Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling.

JUNE 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Not fighting Murzakanov Walker is no longer set to face Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 316 on June 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Walker was expected to fight Murzakanov, who is completing is six-month suspension but will now await for a new opponent. He last fought against Volkan Oezdemir, losing via KO at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Johnny Walker prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ABC 6 Two powerful light heavyweights clash on the UFC on ABC 6 main card. Will Volkan Oezdemir or Johnny Walker get a stoppage?

JUNE 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Johnny Walker reacts to Magomed Ankalaev knockout loss at UFC Fight Night 234 Johnny Walker won’t give up on his title hopes after UFC Fight Night 234.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Magomed Ankalaev knocks out Johnny Walker at UFC Fight Night Magomed Ankalaev knocked out Johnny Walker on Saturday night in their main event light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.Anka...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 234 predictions: Three unanimous picks to open the 2024 schedule in Vegas Check out our staff members’ picks and analysis for UFC Fight Night 234 in Las Vegas.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC free fight: Johnny Walker taps Ion Cutelaba for first submission win in octagon Watch Johnny Walker’s first submission win in the UFC.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Magomed Ankalaev: Johnny Walker won't have chance to 'throw the fight' again in UFC Fight Night 234 rematch Magomed Ankalaev plans to beat Johnny Walker with no controversy in their UFC Fight Night 234 and move on a light heavyweight title shot.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Emotionless Johnny Walker will fight 'like a robot' at UFC Fight Night 234 to secure title shot Johnny Walker vows to fight Magomed Ankalaev “with no emotion” and earn himself a title fight with Alex Pereira at UFC Fight Night 234.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 234: Make your predictions for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 234 in LV-NV, which features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Valter Walker, brother of Johnny Walker, set (again) for UFC debut Did you know Johnny Walker has an undefeated heavyweight brother? His name is Valter and he’s set for his UFC debut.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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