Get ready for the highly anticipated rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Read expert analysis, insights, and more exclusive content on ESPN+.
| Fight | Result |
|---|---|
| Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker | No Contest |
Light heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Their previous fight ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee from Ankalaev. Ankalaev, ranked No. 5, is determined to secure a victory after his last two bouts ended without a winner. Walker, ranked No. 9, was on a three-fight winning streak before facing Ankalaev.
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Ankalaev vs. Walker Rematch
In an exciting showdown, light heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker are set to face off in the main event of the UFC’s first fight card of 2024, UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated rematch comes after their previous fight at UFC 294 ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee from Ankalaev.
Ankalaev, with a record of 18-1-1, 1 NC, recently fought to a draw against Jan Blachowicz in a title fight. Ranked as ESPN’s No. 5 light heavyweight, Ankalaev is determined to secure a victory after his last two bouts ended without a winner. On the other hand, Walker, ranked No. 9, was on a three-fight winning streak before facing Ankalaev.
To gain further insights into this thrilling main event, ESPN MMA analyst Alan Jouban shares his perspective. Additionally, ESPN’s betting experts Reed Kuhn and Ian Parker provide their analysis and highlight other intriguing bets on the card.
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