In a dramatic turn of events, Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling are set to clash at UFC Shanghai, but this highly anticipated bout will now take place at a catchweight of 153 pounds!

During the weigh-ins, Ortega appeared to be struggling to make the featherweight limit of 146 pounds for a non-title fight. In light of this, UFC officials decided to adjust the matchup to accommodate the fighters, though an official reason for the change hasn’t been disclosed.

Both fighters officially weighed in at the new limit of 153 pounds, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying co-main event.

This fight represents a crucial opportunity for both fighters to bounce back. Ortega is eager to recover from a recent setback against Diego Lopes, while Sterling seeks redemption following a narrow decision loss to Movsar Evloev last December.

Despite the adjustments, both fighters remain poised as they prepare for a five-round showdown that’s sure to thrill fans.

In the main event, light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang hit the scales without a hitch, weighing in at 206 and 205 pounds respectively, ready for their own five-round battle.

All other competitors at UFC Shanghai completed their weigh-ins smoothly, contributing to an exciting lineup.

Check out the full weigh-in results below: MAIN EVENT: Johnny Walker (206) vs. Zhang Mingyang (205) Brian Ortega (153) vs. Aljamain Sterling (153) * Sergei Pavlovich (255.5) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (262) Sumudaerji (125.5) vs. Kevin Borjas (126) Taiyilake Nueraji (170) vs. Kiefer Crosbie (170.5) Maheshate (155) vs. Gauge Young (155.5) Lone’er Kavanagh (126) vs. Charles Johnson (126) Rongzhu (155.5) vs. Austin Hubbard (155.5) Michel Pereira (186) vs. Kyle Daukaus (185) Yizha (145) vs. Westin Wilson (146) Xiao Long (136) vs. SuYoung You (135.5) Uran Satybaldiev (204) vs. Diyar Nurzgozhay (205.5) *Fight changed to 153-pound catchweight after originally slated for featherweight.