The first gala of UFC Fight Night in 2024 is already behind us. The main event featured a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker. Dagestan did better, winning by technical knockout in the second round.
The Dagestan and the Brazilian had unopened accounts. They first met at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi last October. Ankalaev then punched Walker and hit his head while he was on the ground. It was an illegal strike and the referee decided to stop the fight.
It turned out that the representative of Canarinos was unable to continue the fight, even though he himself made it clear that he was ready to cross the gloves again. The doctor had a different opinion. In the end, there was no fight. An incredible fight began in the octagon. Not only the security guards had to intervene, but also the head of the federation, Dana White.
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A few months after these events, Ankalaev and Walker fought again – in the main event of the first gala of the UFC in 2024. This time, the Dagestanis made sure that no one would question his superiority over the Brazilian in the octagon. Both started the fight with a series of punches. However, none of them threatened the opponent, but there was an attempt to study the situation and show the right rhythm in the fight.
Only in the second round, Ankalaev started a frontal attack and sent a powerful right blow to Walker. He had to defend himself from further blows, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Perhaps, thanks to this victory, Ankalaev will fight for the belt this year.
UFC Fight Night Results:
Main card:
205 pounds: Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1) defeated Johnnie Walker (21-8) by second-round TKO.
155 pounds: Jim Miller (37-17) defeated Gabriel Benitez (23-11) in the third round.
135 pounds: Mario Bautista (14-2) defeated Ricky Simon (20-5) by split decision
185 pounds: Bruno Ferreira (11-1) defeated Phil Hughes (12-6) by first-round KO.
265 pounds: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (11-1) defeated Andrei Arlovski (34-23) by unanimous decision.
Introduction card:
170 pounds: Preston Parsons (11-4) defeated Matthew Semmelsberger (11-7) by second decision.
135 pounds: Marcus McGee (9-1) defeated Gaston Bolanos (7-4) by second-round TKO.
135 pounds: Farid Basharat (12-0) defeated Taylor Lapilus (19-4) by split decision.
145 pounds: Jean Silva (12-2) defeated Westin Wilson (16-9) by first-round TKO.
155 pounds: Nicholas Motta (14-5) defeated Tom Nolan (6-1) by first-round TKO.
125 pounds: Joshua Wan (10-1) defeated Felipe Bunes (13-7) by second-round TKO.
Shortcuts to individual battles in attached videos.
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