UFC, Shanghai and Johnny Walker
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UFC light heavyweight star believes Alex Pereira’s wealth has drained his hunger, claiming he lacks motivation ahead of UFC 320 rematch.
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!
‘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.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as MMA fans celebrate as undefeated Paddy Pimblett teammate signs UFC contract.
UFC Fight Night 257 takes place at Shangai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, and features a light heavyweight bout between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang.
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
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.
But less than 24 hours before the card gets underway, the UFC have been forced to make a major change to the co-main event after fans expressed concern for one of the fighters after seeing videos of him online.