After knocking out UFC Shanghai, Johnny Walker takes aim at former champion and taunts: 'I want to see the power'

Johnny Walker in victory at UFC Xiangai. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

Johnny Walker not only did he win at UFC Shanghai this Saturday (23), but he also used the microphone to look to the future. After knocking out Zhang Mingyang in the main fight of the event, the Brazilian challenged the former champion Jan Blachowicz for a duel in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). He also made it clear that he still dreams of a shot at the belt.

"My kick is incredible, right? I tried to fight for the belt three times and didn't make it. But now I want to get there. I want to see the legendary Polish power. You've seen what Brazilian power can do in the Octagon, right?" Walker declared, still in the Octagon, after the fight.

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In a strategic and precise performance, Johnny defied predictions, overcoming the favoritism of the undefeated Zhang Mingyang and won by technical knockout in the second round. The result ends a three-fight winless streak (two losses and one no contest) and also breaks a drought for Brazilians in UFC main events.

Known for his unpredictable style and explosive performances, Walker demonstrated tactical evolution by undermining his opponent's stance with low kicks and maintaining emotional control even after suffering a heavy blow in the first round.

On the other hand, Zhang tasted defeat for the first time in the UFC. A Chinese sensation in the division and known for his lightning knockouts, the 'Tiger' failed to replicate the overwhelming performance of previous fights and was defeated in his first major test of fire in the octagon.

UFC Shanghai Results

MAIN CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Johnny Walker derrotou Zhang Mingyang by technical knockout at 2:37 of R2 – main fight

Married weight (up to 69,4 kg): aljamain sterling derrotou Brian ortega in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Sergei Pavlovich derrotou Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Sumudaerji defeated Kevin Borjas in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Taiyilake Nueraji defeated Kiefer Crosbie by technical knockout (punches) at 3m33sec. from R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Gauge Young defeated Maheshate by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles Johnson derrotou Lone'er Kavanagh by knockout at 4:35 (punch) of the second round

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Rong Zhu derrotou Austin Hubbard by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus derrotou Michael Pereira by knockout (punches) at 43 sec. of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Yi Zha defeated Westin Wilson by knockout at 37 seconds of R1

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Su-Young You defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Uran Satybaldiev finished Diyar Nurgozhay with an Ezequiel Choke at 2m45sec of R1