UFC 282: Ankalaev defeats Walker by TKO
Ankalaev extends his winning streak to 9
Ankalaev dominates Walker in the first round
Magomed Ankalaev extended his winning streak to 9 with a first-round TKO victory over Johnny Walker at UFC 282 on Saturday night.
Ankalaev, who is now 18-1 in his professional MMA career, controlled the fight from the opening bell, taking Walker down early and landing heavy ground and pound.
Walker, who is now 19-7, was unable to get anything going offensively and was eventually stopped by the referee at 2:26 of the first round.
Ankalaev now in line for title shot
With the win, Ankalaev is now in line for a title shot against UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.
Blachowicz, who is 29-9 in his professional MMA career, defeated Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision at UFC 267 in October 2021 to win the title.
Ankalaev vs. Blachowicz is expected to take place later this year.
Takedown Defense
- Ankalaev landed 7 of 9 takedown attempts
- Walker landed 0 of 2 takedown attempts
Striking
- Ankalaev landed 32 of 53 significant strikes (60%)
- Walker landed 10 of 40 significant strikes (25%)
Conclusion
Magomed Ankalaev is one of the most promising fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. With his impressive win over Johnny Walker, Ankalaev has earned a title shot against Jan Blachowicz.
Ankalaev is a well-rounded fighter with excellent wrestling and striking skills. He is also very durable and has never been finished in his professional MMA career.
Ankalaev will be a tough challenge for Blachowicz, but he has the skills and determination to win the UFC light heavyweight championship.
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