6 a.m. ET: Main Card | 3 a.m. ET: Prelims

For the first time in nearly eight years, UFC returns to Shanghai, China this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang, live from Shanghai Indoor Stadium, August 23, on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM, with the main card at 6 a.m. ET and prelims beginning at 3 a.m.

Main Event

• Light heavyweight finishers No. 13 Johnny Walker and 14 Zhang Mingyang collide in this weekend’s main event. Walker (21‑9), a seasoned veteran and one of the sport’s most dangerous knockout fighters, brings a wealth of Octagon experience to the bout. Zhang (19‑6), a surging prospect, has created waves with 12 consecutive first-round finishes in his MMA record, positioning himself as a must-see emerging threat in the light heavyweight ranks.

Co-Main Event

• Top 10 featherweights No. 5 Brian Ortega and No. 7 Aljamain Sterling meet in a pivotal co-main event. Ortega (16-4) returns for his first bout since UFC 306 and looks to reaffirm his place among the elite at 145 pounds. Sterling (24-5) aims to bounce back from a competitive outing against Movsar Evloev and continue his transition to featherweight following a successful run as bantamweight champion.

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On the call

Brendan Fitzgerald will call the action alongside former UFC champions Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko. John Gooden will handle sideline reporting.

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Programming (All times ET)

*Immediately following Main Event. 

 Main Card and Prelims (All times ET)

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