Ankalaev vs. Walker: The Rematch Set to Electrify UFC Vegas 84

The light heavyweight division is bracing for an electrifying rematch as Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker prepare to settle unfinished business at UFC Vegas 84. Their initial bout, a highly anticipated match-up at UFC 294, ended in controversy just three minutes into the first round when Ankalaev delivered an illegal knee, leading to a no-contest ruling.

Since then, the tension has only escalated. Ankalaev, with a record of 15-1-0, has established himself as a dominant force in the division but has faced recent setbacks, including a contentious draw against Jan Blachowicz. Walker, 18-5-0, renowned for his explosive style, is equally determined to prove himself after the anticlimactic end to their first fight.

In the lead-up to this weekend’s main event, both fighters have exchanged heated words, adding fuel to an already intense rivalry. This rematch offers not just a chance for redemption, but potentially, a shot at the title. As Ankalaev confidently predicts a dominant performance in 2024, fans eagerly await to see if this rematch will live up to its high stakes and intense anticipation.