WATCH: ‘Chin always disappoints’ – Johnny Walker goes crashing down after Magomedov Ankalaev lands powerful right-hook to win first UFC main event of 2024
Johnny Walker gets knocked out in the second round of his much anticipated rematch against Magomed Ankalaev.
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Magomed Ankalaev believes he made a statement by knocking out Johnny Walker in UFC Las Vegas 84 (via X)
Magomed Ankalaev demonstrated his superiority in the rematch against Johnny Walker. He secured a career-defining second-round knockout victory. The UFC Fight Night event on Saturday was a redemption opportunity and a step towards a possible championship shot in the light heavyweight division.
Round 1 of the fight saw Johnny Walker putting intense pressure on Ankalaev. In a typical Johnny Walker fashion, he threw numerous spinning back fists, axe kicks, question mark kicks, and other flashy strikes. These risky maneuvers died down as the round approached, giving more respect to Ankalaev. The second round saw Anklaev put on the pressure, constantly walking Walker down. The climax happened close to the 3-minute mark of the second round when Ankalaev landed a flush right hook to Walker’s jaw, knocking him down. This was followed by a strike that saw Walker wince in pain, and the fight was called off.
The significance of this victory extends beyond redemption for the contentious ending in their previous meeting. Magomed Ankalaev and Walker’s first fight, at UFC 294 in October, ended in a no-contest due to an unintentional knee kick that rendered Walker unable to continue. The rematch not only fixed the score but also demonstrated Ankalaev’s ability to adapt and emerge triumphant in a decisive fashion.
Ankalaev’s victory against Walker puts him in a strong position to compete for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The prospective showdown between Ankalaev and Alex Pereira adds to the buzz in the light heavyweight class.
Fight fans react to Johnny Walker getting knocked out by Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev’s spectacular knockout victory over Johnny Walker in their UFC Fight Night 234 rematch cemented his place in the light heavyweight class. It also elicited strong comments from the MMA world.
Twitter reactions were diverse, with fight fans as well as fellow athletes expressing their thoughts on the fight. They acknowledged Ankalaev’s skills and the impact of his knockout on the division. Johnny Walker’s ability to take a shot disappointed some fight fans. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
The social media reactions to Magomed Ankalaev’s knockout of Johnny Walker in their rematch demonstrated the fight’s importance. Ankalaev’s strong victory and lack of controversy ended their feud. The reactions from fight fans stoked speculation about his possible rise to the light heavyweight crown.
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