Brazilian light-heavyweight Johnny Walker handed China’s Zhang Mingyang his first professional defeat, stopping the hometown favorite via technical knockout in the second round of the UFC Shanghai main event on Saturday. The bout was halted after Walker landed a flurry of strikes, silencing the crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Arena and marking a statement win for the veteran contender. Earlier on the card, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defeated Brian Ortega by unanimous decision, showcasing superior grappling over three rounds. The pair of results capped the promotion’s first event in mainland China since the pandemic, underscoring the growing importance of the market for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.