After a no-contest at UFC 294, Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev are gearing up for a showdown in January.
The UFC recently announced a rematch between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev, scheduled for January 2024, sparking excitement among fight fans. The two light heavyweight contenders previously met at UFC 294, but the bout was stopped early due to Ankalaev’s knee attack on a prone Walker. Now that the rematch has been officially confirmed, let’s take a look at the details of the upcoming match.
UFC will Start 2024 With rematch between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev
The fight between Ankalaev and Walker at UFC 294 was stopped after Ankalaev landed a foul knee on a prone Walker. The match was then stopped completely when the ring doctor deemed Walker unable to continue.
As a result, the match was officially declared a no-contest. This left fans anxious about the outcome as they waited for the fight to be resolved. However, the UFC recently announced that a rematch will take place between Ankalaev and Walker.
Johnny Walker holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws, including one no contest. He is currently ranked No. 7 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
On the other hand, Magomed Ankalaev’s record is 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, including one absence. Ankalaev currently ranks third in the UFC light heavyweight division.
Less than three months after their first fight ended in a no-contest, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker now have a chance to settle it once and for all.
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The two are expected to meet again in the main event of UFC Vegas 83 on January 13th.
