In search of recovery, Johnny Walker has a 'trial by fire' in the main fight of UFC Vegas 48 this Saturday

J. Walker (left) faces J. Hill (right) in the ufc vegas 48. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil

With an eye on a return to winning ways in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.), Johnny Walker there will be another great 'trial by fire' in Ultimate. This Saturday (19), the Brazilian shares the leading role in the ufc vegas 48 with the dangerous Jamahal hill.

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The event, which takes place in Las Vegas (USA), has 12 fights on its schedule. In addition to Walker, Brazil will have two other representatives on the card. Rookie of the night, Nikolas Motta faces the veteran and record holder of UFC fights, Jim Miller.

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Glorinha de Paula, in turn, tries to win for the first time in the organization in the clash against Diana Belbiţă. The co-main fight will mark the meeting between Kyle Daukaus e Jamie Pickett. The match will be valid for caught weight (up to 88 kg.).

Walker v Hill

At 29, Johnny Walker He is still trying to gain 'promise' status in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). The Brazilian made his debut in Ultimate in 2018 after appearing on 'Contender Series' – a reality show in which Dana White discovers new talents – and achieved great notoriety after easily knocking out three opponents in a row.

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He, however, was surprised by Corey anderson e Nikita Krylov, in addition to having the 'hype' diminished. The athlete even recovered against Ryan spann, but stopped at Thiago Marreta in the last presentation, which took place in October 2021. Professional since 2013, the Rio native has a record of 18 triumphs and six setbacks and occupies tenth place in the category ranking.

Jamahal hill, in turn, had a similar start and also signed a contract with the franchise after convincing in the 'Contender Series'. With less driving than the Brazilian, the North American began his career in 2017 and has a record of nine positive results and just one negative.

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In his most recent appearance, which took place in December, the 'Sweet Dreams' overcame Jimmy crute with a knockout at 48 seconds. of the first round.

More Brazil on the card

Nikolas Motta will finally make his UFC debut. Another one from the 'Contender Series' crop, the Brazilian beat Joseph Lowry by the judges' decision and managed to sign with the organization. In MMA, the Minas Gerais native competed in 15 fights, with 12 wins and three losses.

He stares Jim Miller, who holds the record for fights in the franchise and will be making his 39th fight in the Octagon. The North American, who has been part of Ultimate since 2008, has a record of 33 positive results, 16 negative results and one 'no result' fight.

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At risk of dismissal, Gloria de Paula enters with the 'rope around his neck' to fight with Diana Belbita. The Brazilian has two defeats in her only fights in the organization and needs to win if she wants to continue with a contract with the company. In his history, there are five triumphs and four setbacks.

Belbita, on the other hand, comes from a positive result on Hannah Goldy, in July 2021. A 'Warrior Princess' has 14 wins and six losses in his career in mixed martial arts.