Johnny Walker is an underdog in a duel against a Chinese knockout artist at UFC Shanghai; see the odds

Johnny Walker comes from defeat Volkan oezdemir. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @johnnywalker

MMA fans have a commitment before sunrise this weekend. In the early hours of Friday to Saturday (23), from 04am (Brasília time), The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lands in China for UFC Shanghai, with Johnny Walker in the main fight. The Brazilian, however, is a big underdog in the duel against the Chinese knockout artist Mingyang Zhang in betting shops.

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Moreover, Michael Pereira, the other Brazilian scheduled for the event, is the clear favorite to win the duel against the North American Kyle Daukaus, on the preliminary card.

Johnny Walker (3,80) x Mingyang Zhang (1,27)

Defending 13th place in the light heavyweight rankings, Johnny Walker He has the mission not only to return to the win column after three fights, but also to end the 'Brazilian curse' and become the first representative of the country to win a main event fight in 2025. The athlete from Rio de Janeiro, however, is quite the underdog for the main event of UFC Shanghai, against the Chinese knockout artist. Mingyang Zhang.

Johnny Walker comes into the duel with odds of 3,80, meaning a win returns R$3,80 for every real wagered. On the other side, the clear favorite, Mingyang Zhang has odds of only 1,27.

Michel Pereira (1,36) x Kyle Daukaus (3,15)

If in the main fight, Johnny Walker He's an underdog, but the same can't be said for the other Brazilian scheduled for UFC Shanghai. Called up for the preliminary card of the event, the 'Flying Paraense' is a strong favorite for his fight against... Kyle Daukaus.

The Brazilian has odds of 1,36, meaning that each real bet on his victory returns R$1,36 to the bettor, while the North American appears at 3,15, and could more than triple the amount invested if he surprises the Brazilian.

UFC Shanghai Fact Sheet and Odds

Date: 23 August 2025

Time: From 4pm (Brasília time)

Location: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (07pm Brasília time)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Johnny Walker (3,80) x Mingyang Zhang (1,27)

Married weight (up to 69,4 kg): Brian ortega (4,10)x aljamain sterling (1,24)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Sergei Pavlovich (1,41)x Waldo Cortes-Acosta (2,90)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Sumudaerji (1,54) x Kevin Borjas (2,50)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kiefer Crosbie (1,20) x Taiyilake Nueraji (4,75)

PRELIMINARY CARD (04pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Maheshate (2,12) x Young Gauge (1,73)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Lone'er Kavanagh (1,44)x Charles Johnson (2,80)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Rong Zhu (1,38)x Austin Hubbard (3,05)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira (1,36) x Kyle Daukaus (3,15)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Yi Zha (1,07) x Westin Wilson (9,50)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Xiao Long (2,00) x Su-Young You (1,81)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Uran Satybaldiev (1,67)x Diyar Nurgozhay (2,20)