Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is a mixed martial arts fight between the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker. The fight is scheduled to take place for the second time at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. The event will take place on January 13, 2023.
Magomed Ankalaev made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2014 against Vasily Babich. He boasts an impressive professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest. Johnny Walker, on the other hand, made his debut against Francisco Francisco and has 21 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no-contest to his record. Magomed Ankalaev suffered the first and only loss of his professional mixed martial arts career against Paul Craig. The duo squared off at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov on March 17, 2018, in London, England, where Werdum defeated Ankalaev via third-round submission.
Johnny Walker lost his first professional bout against Wagner Prado at Team Nougeria Beach on November 29, 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since then, he has lost a total of seven professional MMA bouts.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 1
Magomed Ankalaev entered the octagon for the first time against Johnny Walker at UFC 294, Etihad Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. However, the fight ended up as a no contest when Ankhalaev landed an illegal knee on Walker at the cage side in the first round.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2
Following the no-contest result in their last outing, Ankalaev will face Walker for the second time on January 13, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. Both fighters will be headlining the event, also known as UFC Vegas 84 or UFC Fight Night 234.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Stats
| Stats | Magomed Ankalaev | Johnny Walker |
| Record | 19-1-1 (10 KOs) | 21-7-1 (16 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 1.9m | 1.98m |
| Division(s) | Light heavyweight | Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 75” | 82 |
| Win Streak (Active) | - | - |
| Professional Debut | 2014 | 2013 |
Magomed Ankalaev Losses
Magomed Ankalaev lost the only professional fight in his mixed martial arts career against Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov on March 17, 2018. He has been a part of a total of twenty professional mixed martial arts bouts in his career thus far. Ankalaev has been able to defeat 18 of his opponents and concede one defeat and a draw in his professional mixed martial arts career.
*Last updated on January 8, 2024.
FAQs
A. He will fight next at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on January 13, 2023.
A. Magomed Ankalaev has a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 1 loss,1 draw, and 1 no-contest.
A. Johnny Walker has a professional record of 21 wins and 7 losses.
A. He was defeated by Paul Craig.
A. Johnny Walker's last fight resulted in no-contest due to an illegal knee by Ankalaev in the first round at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
