UFC Fight Night 257, set for August 23, 2025, at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, promises an interesting night of mixed martial arts action.
Headlined the main event for a light heavyweight clash between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, and featuring a co-main event for the featherweight war between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling, this card is packed with high-stakes matchups.
With a blend of striking, grappling, and tactical prowess on display, fans and bettors alike are eager to see the results of these clashes.
Below is a detailed table breaking down the main card and preliminary fights, including fighter records, key stats, recent form, and other facts to evaluate the UFC Fight Night 257 predictions.
UFC Fight Night 257 Walker vs Zhang Predictions
| Fight | Fighter 1 | Recent Form | Fighter 2 | Recent Form | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event: Light Heavyweight | Johnny Walker | 2-4 in last 6, coming off 2 KO losses | Zhang Mingyang | 3-0 in UFC, all 1st-round finishes | Zhang Mingyang |
| Co-Main: Featherweight | Brian Ortega | 2-4 in last 6, recent unanimous decision loss | Aljamain Sterling | 1-1 at featherweight, recent loss to Evloev | Aljamain Sterling |
| Heavyweight | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | 5-1 in last 6, 1st-round KO win | Sergei Pavlovich | 1-2 in last 3, coming off KO loss | Sergei Pavlovich |
| Flyweight | Kevin Borjas | 1-2 in UFC, recent decision loss | Su Mudaerji | 1-3 in last 4, recent KO loss | Su Mudaerji |
| Welterweight | Kiefer Crosbie | 0-2 in UFC, recent submission loss | Taiyilake Nueraji | 2-0 in UFC, recent decision win | Taiyilake Nueraji |
| Lightweight (Prelim) | Hayisaer Maheshate | 2-3 in UFC, recent decision loss | Gauge Young | 0-1 in UFC, recent KO loss | Hayisaer Maheshate |
| Flyweight (Prelim) | Charles Johnson | 3-2 in last 5, recent decision win | Lone’er Kavanagh | 2-0 in UFC, all finishes | Lone’er Kavanagh |
| Lightweight (Prelim) | Austin Hubbard | 1-3 in last 4, recent decision loss | Rong Zhu | 2-1 in last 3, recent KO win | Rong Zhu |
| Middleweight (Prelim) | Kyle Daukaus | 3-2 in last 5, recent submission win | Michel Pereira | 3-2 in last 5, recent decision win | Michel Pereira |
| Featherweight (Prelim) | Yi Zha | 3-2 in last 5, recent decision win | Westin Wilson | 1-2 in UFC, recent submission loss | Yi Zha |
| Bantamweight (Prelim) | Xiao Long | 1-2 in UFC, recent decision loss | SuYoung You | 2-0 in UFC, recent KO win | SuYoung You |
| Light Heavyweight (Prelim) | Diyar Nurgozhay | 1-1 in UFC, recent decision win | Uran Satybaldiev | 1-0 in UFC, recent KO win | Uran Satybaldiev |
Conclusion
UFC Fight Night 257 is shaping up to be a thrilling event, with the main event pitting Johnny Walker’s experience against Zhang Mingyang’s finishing prowess, and the co-main event showcasing a tactical battle between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling.
The card’s mix of veterans and rising stars across various weight classes offers something for every MMA fan. The table above provides a comprehensive breakdown of each fight, including key stats and UFC 257 predictions based on recent form and fighting styles.
Whether you’re a bettor looking for an edge or a fan eager to see how these matchups unfold, UFC Fight Night 257 is not to be missed.