Setting the table for an excellent range of great attacks in Shanghai, the UFC shines the spotlight on the light heavyweight category at Power-Punching prodigy Mingyang Zhang goes to toe to the Brazilian star Johnny Walker. In the Co-Main event, Brian Ortega tests itself against earlier Bantamweight Golden Standard Aljamain Sterling.
UFC Fight Night 257 Main Event
In the midst of a 12-party winning streak, Zhang has stabbed its fame after picking up a trio of first round stop settings in his three UFC performances so far, those who deserve three performance bonuses in those fights. Now “Mountain Tiger” is the best of the best of the class of 205 pounds to offer, it is ready to store the ranking with a victory in his home country of China.
A veteran of 14 games in the Octagon, Walker has made a name for himself for his wide highlight-reel finishes on strict opposition such as Ryan Spann, Anthony Smith and Khalil Rountree Jr. Although currently in a two-bout skid, the SBG representative remains enthusiastic to come back in the winner status.
UFC Fight Night 257 Co-Main Event
Ortega, a double championship challenger, has been almost 145 pounds for more than a decade, proven by his incredible victories over Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar, the Korean Zombie and Yair Rodriguez. If we go 1-3 in its last four leftovers, a statement performance in Shanghai is anything but necessary for “T-City” if he wants to keep himself relevant in the upper echelon of the weight class.
For a few years, Sterling reigned the 135-pound division with an iron fist, resulting in three title defenses while defeating fellow champions Petr Yan, TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. On a mission to Rebound after a disappointing loss for Movsar Evloev last year, “Funkmaster” records another accomplished grappler in the legendary rider Gracie-Train Black Belt Ortega.
More attacks on the main map
Completion of the main map fights heavyweight Juggernaut Sergei Pavlovich against the striping Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Then the Chinese flying weight Sumudaerji Hoorns locks with Peruvian prospect Kevin Borjas. Finally, Taiyilake Nuuernaji makes his UFC debut when he meets Irish striking Kiefer Crosbie.
UFC Fight Night 257 Predictions and Staff Picks
Masucka -PersoneelsPicks consist of four of the world’s leading mixed Martial Arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), One championship (One FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC -picks contain main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL-Picks from main tickets for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the regular season, play-offs and finals.
- One FC and DWCS -Picks contain all MMA fights from the event with at least three matchups.
The person who chooses the most victorious hunters by the end of 2025 has a choice between receiving a tailor -made championship belt of Prambeltt or a detailed chain of Championship chains. Staff choices in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC Fight Night 257 Picks and fight the opportunities below.
Staff reports after PFL 10 (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 141-79
- Drew Zuhosky: 112-108
- Frazer Krohn: 105-78
- Jeremy Brand: 104-78
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*NOTE – Not all staff choice for every event*
Taiyilake Nuuerr. -500
Vs.
Kiefer Crosbie +375
Good -weight
Jeremy Brand: Nuaaji by unanimous decision
Hank Strandberg: Nuaaji by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Nuaaji by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Crosbie through the first round Knock -Out
Picking Picking Nuoryaji: 3
Staff who chooses Crosbie: 1
Their Muderji -160
Vs.
Kevin Borjas +140
Flying weight
Jeremy Brand: Mudaerji by unanimous decision
Hank Strandberg: Mudaerji by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Borjas by unanimous decision
Frazer Kron: Mudaerji by unanimous decision
Staff Pluk Mudaerji: 3
Staff picks Borjas: 1
Sergey Pavlovich -255
Vs.
Waldo Cortes-Casta +215
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Pavlovich through the first round Knock -Out
Hank Strandberg: Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Cortes-Acosta through the first round knockout
Frazer Kron: Pavlovich in the second round Knock -Out
Staff chooses Pavlovich: 2
Staff chooses Cortes-Acosta: 2
Aljamain sterling -395
Vs.
Brian Ortega +330
Catch weight 155 pounds
Jeremy Brand: Ortega in the third round entry
Hank Strandberg: Sterling by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Sterling by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Sterling by unanimous decision
Picking Picking Sterling: 3
Staff who choose Ortega: 1
Mingyang Zhang -335
Vs.
Johnny Walker +275
Slightly heavyweight
Jeremy Brand: Walker in the second round entry
Hank Strandberg: Zhang through the first round knock -out
Drew Zuhosky: Zhang through the first round knock -out
Frazer Krohn: Zhang through the first round knock -out
Picking Picking Zhang: 3
Staff Picking Walker: 1
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