<p>The headliner of <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/predictions/fight-night-257-betting-tips">UFC Fight Night 257</a> will see Chinese fighter Zhang Mingyang perform in front of his own crowd at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Saturday.</p> <p>Fans and bettors can tune in and watch him take on Johnny Walker from 17:00 AEST, as this light heavyweight clash will conclude a 12-fight card in China.</p> <p>Zhang is an upcoming prospect in the UFC, having only had a handful of fights for the promotion. He’ll go up against an experienced Brazilian fighter who has a very mixed record inside the Octagon.</p> <h2>Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>How does the tale of the tape read for these two fighters? It can be a good indicator of what to potentially expect when the pair step inside the Octagon, with notable differences possible to exploit in the betting.</p> <p>Walker’s statistics are first, followed by Zhang…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Age - 33 vs 27</p> <p>Height - 6'6" (198cm) vs 6'2" (189cm)</p> <p>Weight - 206.0 lbs (93.4 kgs) vs 206.0 lbs (93.4 kgs)</p> <p>Reach - 82.3" (209cm) vs 75.0" (191cm)</p> <p>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</p> <p>Record - 21-9-0 vs 19-6-0</p> <p>UFC Record - 7-6-0 vs 3-0-0</p> <h2>Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Their previous fight records can also be worth considering ahead of placing a bet on this fight. Walker is coming off the back of two successive defeats, whereas Zhang is unbeaten in his last 12 bouts, including three in the UFC…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Walker’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Volkan Oezdemir - Loss (TKO, 1) - Jun 2024</p> <p>Magomed Ankalaev - Loss (TKO, 2) - Jan 2024</p> <p>Magomed Ankalaev - No Contest - Oct 2023</p> <p>Anthony Smith - Win (UD, 3) - May 2023</p> <p>Paul Craig - Win (TKO, 1) - Jan 2023</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Zhang’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Anthony Smith - Win (TKO, 1) - Apr 2025</p> <p>Ozzy Diaz - Win (TKO, 1) - Nov 2024</p> <p>Brendson Ribeiro - Win (TKO, 1) - Feb 2024</p> <p>Tuco Tokkos - Win (TKO, 1) - Jun 2022</p> <p>Changsheng Huo - Win (TKO, 1) - Apr 2021</p> <h2>Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Unsurprisingly, the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/johnny-walker-v-zhang-mingyang-9521508">betting odds for Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang</a> have the hometown hero as the favourite ahead of the fight.</p> <p>Zhang is on an unbeaten streak of 12 MMA fights. All 13 of his victories have occurred in the first round, as have his three submission victories. He starts fast, and it’s hard not to think about looking at the ‘Zhang Mingyang KO/TKO &amp; Round 1’ market for value.</p> <p><br /> Walker has tremendous power, but a questionable chin and cardio issues offset his unpredictable fighting style. He has beaten strong opponents, which suggests he could do the same to Zhang if he catches him early. ‘Johnny Walker by KO/TKO’ is good value if you’re backing an upset, as Zhang has been stopped three times by KO.</p>