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Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev Set for January Showdown Following UFC 294 No Contest

Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev Set for January Showdown Following UFC 294 No Contest

UFC has recently generated excitement among fight fans by announcing a rematch between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev, scheduled for January 2024. The two light heavyweight contenders previously faced each other at UFC 294, but their bout was halted early due to an illegal knee strike by Ankalaev to a grounded Walker. Now, with the […]

UFC has recently generated excitement among fight fans by announcing a rematch between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev, scheduled for January 2024. The two light heavyweight contenders previously faced each other at UFC 294, but their bout was halted early due to an illegal knee strike by Ankalaev to a grounded Walker. Now, with the rematch officially confirmed, let’s delve into the specifics of this upcoming fight.

UFC will Start 2024 With rematch between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev

The UFC 294 fight between Ankalaev and Walker was interrupted when Ankalaev landed an illegal knee to a grounded Walker. The fight was then halted entirely after a ringside physician deemed Walker unable to continue.

Consequently, the bout was officially declared a no-contest. This left fans uncertain about the outcome, as they were eagerly anticipating the fight’s resolution. However, the UFC has recently announced that Ankalaev and Walker will have a rematch.

Johnny Walker holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws, with 1 no-contest. He currently occupies the seventh position in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.

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On the other hand, Magomed Ankalaev has a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 1 no-contest. Ankalaev is currently ranked third in the UFC light heavyweight division.

Less than three months after their initial encounter ended in a no contest, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker will have the opportunity to settle their score once and for all.

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They are scheduled to face each other again in the main event of UFC Vegas 83, which will take place on January 13th.

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