J. Walker is 13th in the light heavyweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Dreaming of returning to the path of victory, the Brazilian Johnny Walker He already has his next opponent defined. The Tupiniquim athlete will face the Moldovan Ion cutelaba No. UFC 279, scheduled for September 10th. The duel will be valid in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). The card will be held at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). The information was first released by the Rio fighter himself in your youtube channel.
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Coming from the reality show 'Contender Series', Johnny had a meteoric rise in the organization, winning three consecutive victories, all by knockout in the first round. Subsequently, the Brazilian found it difficult to measure up against the division's high level and was defeated in four of his last five fights. The Tupiniquim athlete has a record of 18 triumphs and seven setbacks as a professional and is in thirteenth place in the ranking.
Known more for his 'extravagant appearances' at weigh-ins than for his talent, Ion cutelaba He is going through a moment of fluctuation in his career, with two defeats, one victory and a 'no contest' in his last four fights in the company. The Moldovan fighter has a record of 16 wins, seven setbacks, one draw and one no contest as a professional.
The main fight of UFC 279 will be among the rising prospect Khamzat Shimaev and the American veteran Nate diaz, who will carry out the last commitment of his current contract with the organization. The show will be held at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA).
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