Walker, famous for his explosive style and unpredictable striking, will step into the Shanghai Indoor Stadium octagon looking to revive his career after a difficult stretch. Nearly seven years into his UFC tenure, the Brazilian light heavyweight is firmly established in the Top 15 but enters this bout on a two-fight skid and is winless in his last three.
Across from him stands Zhang, the 26-year-old ‘Mountain Tiger’ who has quickly become one of the division’s most talked-about prospects. A hometown favorite, Zhang has surged into the rankings with three straight first-round knockouts, including a brutal stoppage of veteran Anthony Smith that forced the former title challenger into retirement.
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This matchup carries massive stakes as Walker fights to remain relevant in the light heavyweight picture, while Zhang seeks to establish himself as a future title contender.
HOW TO WATCH UFC SHANGHAI LIVE IN US
- Event: UFC FIGHT NIGHT 257
- Preliminary Card Start Time: 3AM ET
- Main Card Start Time: 6AM ET
- Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, China
- Channel/Streaming: ESPN+
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