Let us remind you that the Dagestan and the Brazilian have unopened accounts. They first met at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi last October. There were many hints before the fight that this fight would determine the next contender for the lightweight title. Just over three minutes into the fight, Ankalaev (17-1-1-1NC, 9 KO) attacked Walker (21-7-1NC, 16 KO, 3 Sub) with a knee to the head while he was on the ground. Such a blow is not allowed and the referee decided to stop the fight.
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According to the regulations, the player injured in such a situation has five minutes to recover. However, a doctor entered the Octagon and assessed that the Brazilian could not continue the fight. Walker, however, showed he was ready to continue the fight. The referee ended the fight, but both fighters made it clear that they wanted to continue the fight. A brawl ensued, which had to be controlled by security guards and UFC President Dana White.
In the end, the fight was declared a No Contest. Less than three months have passed since these events, Ankalaev and Walker will fight again. This time, their fight will be the main event of the UFC's 2024 inaugural gala. Perhaps the winner of this fight will be a natural contender for the championship title. The Dagestan is third in the lightweight ranking, and the Brazilian is seventh in this classification.
The gala will also feature, among others: Jim Miller (36-17-1NC, 7 KO, 19 Sub). The American is the UFC record holder for the number of appearances in the organization. For “A-10” this will be the 43rd fight under the flag of the American giant and his opponent will be Gabriel Benitez (23-10, 9 KO, 10 Sub).
UFC: Ankalaev – Walker II. when and what time
The main card of UFC: Ankalaev – Walker II Gala will be broadcast from Saturday to Sunday night on Polsat Sport and Polsat Box Go. It starts at 01:00.
Main card (01:00, Polsat Sport):
205 pounds: Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1) – Johnnie Walker (21-7)
155 pounds: Jim Miller (36-17) vs. Gabriel Benitez (23-10)
135 pounds: Ricky Simon (20-4) – Mario Bautista (13-2)
185 pounds: Phil Hawes (12-5) vs. Bruno Ferreira (10-1)
265 pounds: Andrei Arlovski (34-22) – Waldo Cortez-Acosta (10-1)
Introduction card (22:00):
170 pounds: Matthew Semmelsberger (11-6) vs. Preston Parsons (10-4)
135 pounds: Marcus McGee (8-1) vs. Gaston Bolanos (7-3)
135 pounds: Farid Basharat (11-0) vs. Taylor Lapilus (19-3)
145 pounds: Westin Wilson (16-8) vs. Jean Silva (11-2)
155 pounds: Tom Nolan (6-0) vs. Nicholas Mota (13-5)
125 pounds: Felipe Bunes (13-6) vs. Joshua Wan (9-1)