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Johnny Walker achieved a significant upset at UFC Shanghai by knocking out Zhang Mingyang in the second round, ending Zhang's 12-fight win streak and his homecoming fight. Meanwhile, Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega in the co-main event, securing a unanimous decision victory and calling for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. The event featured notable performances across various weight classes.
Fans are calling for Herb Dean's suspension after controversial refereeing during UFC Shanghai, where his decisions in the Sterling vs. Ortega fight sparked accusations of bias and unfair officiating, including unwarranted warnings and stoppages.
Michel Pereira suffered a shocking 43-second knockout loss to Kyle Daukaus at UFC Shanghai, marking his third consecutive defeat and raising concerns about his UFC future after a promising winning streak.
UFC fighter Brian Ortega was reportedly taken to an ambulance after a severe weight cut, which caused his initial fight cancellation; he still competed in Shanghai, with his condition raising concerns about his health and readiness.
UFC Shanghai featured a main event between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, with Uran Satybaldiev securing a submission victory over Diyar Nurgozhay. The event was streamed live on ESPN+ with results and interviews updated throughout the night.
UFC Shanghai featured a main event between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, with Sterling defeating Ortega by unanimous decision in the co-main event, and Pavlovich, Sumudaerji, and Nueralji securing notable wins. The event showcased intense fights and significant performances across divisions.
Zhang Mingyang predicts that Alex Pereira may lack motivation in his upcoming rematch against Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight title, believing that Pereira's wealth might be affecting his drive. Zhang is preparing for his own UFC main event against Johnny Walker, viewing it as a crucial step toward a title shot, and expects an aggressive fight with a finish.
The UFC Shanghai event experienced last-minute changes as the Ortega vs. Sterling fight was moved from featherweight to a catchweight of 153 lbs, sparking fan concerns about Ortega's condition and potential move to lightweight, with the event featuring 13 fights including a highly anticipated five-round co-main event.
Aljamain Sterling expressed frustration over fighting a five-round bout against Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai without additional pay, questioning the rationale behind the extended fight length and emphasizing his desire for fair compensation. Despite his concerns, Sterling is focused on the fight and his career prospects, viewing it as a significant opportunity in his division.
Song Yadong will face Chris Gutierrez in the main event of UFC Shanghai on December 9. Song, one of the best Chinese MMA fighters, has just two losses in his past 14 fights and was ranked ESPN's No. 1 MMA fighter under 25 years old in 2021. Gutierrez, who has one loss in his past 10 fights, knocked out Frankie Edgar in Edgar's final career fight in November 2022.