Johnny Walker faces Jamahal Hill at UFC event on February 19th, says website

J. Walker (left) faces J. Hill (right) on February 19th. Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS

After losing to Thiago Marreta in October, Johnny Walker there is already a new encounter in an attempt to get back on the path to triumph in Ultimate. According to the North American website 'MMA fighting', the light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) will face Jamahal hill on February 19th, in Las Vegas (USA).

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Walker, in fact, will need to go through a period without training. This Monday, he confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. Pointed out as one of Brazil's promises in the organization, the Tupiniquim representative is going through a bad time, with three defeats in the last four fights.

On the other hand, Hill occupies 12th place in the division led by Glover Teixeira. In his last performance, which took place in December 2021, the North American surpassed Jimmy crute with just 48 sec. and won the 'Performance of the Night' award on the occasion.

Johnny has a record of 18 triumphs and six setbacks in his career as a professional in mixed martial arts. Jamahal, in turn, has a record of nine positive results, one setback and one 'no contest' (fight without result) in his career.