Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Magomed Ankalaev will take on Johnny Walker in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Ankalaev brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Walker, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 82″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Ankalaev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.56 per minute. On the other hand, Walker boasts a 56% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.87 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Magomed Ankalaev is coming in with a 18-1-1 (1 NC) record. Ankalaev will be fighting for the first time since a nc via CNC against Johnny Walker at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 in October.

Walker, meanwhile, is coming off a CNC nc against Magomed Ankalaev on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 and holds a 21-7-0 (1 NC) record.

Magomed Ankalaev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 33-year-old Johnny Walker is an orthodox fighter with a 82″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Magomed Ankalaev stats

→ Ankalaev’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Ankalaev lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ankalaev’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Ankalaev’s takedown average is 1.07 per 15 minutes.
→ Ankalaev’s takedown defense is 86%.

Ankalaev comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.56 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Walker fires at 56% accuracy, landing about 3.87 significant strikes per minute. Magomed Ankalaev also has a 31% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.07 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Walker’s 0.5 takedowns and 57% takedown accuracy.

Johnny Walker stats

→ Walker’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Walker lands 3.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Walker’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Walker’s takedown average is 0.5 per 15 minutes.
→ Walker’s takedown defense is 57%.

Johnny spent, on average, 6:58 minutes in the Octagon, and Magomed has an average fight time of 11:40 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Magomed or Johnny? Sound off in the comments.

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