J. Walker is 12th in the light heavyweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Johnny Walker He gained a new chance to get closer to the top of the UFC light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). After traveling to China and putting an end to the hype of Mingyang Zhang In front of his home crowd, the Brazilian could return to the top 10 of the ranking if he wins. Dominick reyes at UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th, according to the MMA Mania website.
After stringing together a no-contest fight and two knockout losses, Johnny Walker entered the UFC Shanghai as a huge underdog, with odds of 3,80 against the home fighter. However, the Brazilian surprised everyone by... win by technical knockout still in the second round.
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On the other side, Dominick reyes He was riding a three-fight winning streak before being scheduled to face Carlos UlbergIn a duel that could have determined the next challenger for the category title, the American's good run, however, came to an abrupt end with a knockout loss in the first round.
Alex Poatan at UFC 327?
There is still little official information about UFC 327, but it has already been confirmed that the event will be held at the Kaseya Center in Miami. In addition to the Walker vs. Reyes fight, there is growing anticipation for the presence of... Alex Poatán as the main attraction of the card. The Brazilian has publicly ruled out the possibility of fighting at UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June, and continues to train normally, even during the holiday season.
Despite the rumors, Poatan still doesn't have a confirmed opponent for the date. Among fans, however, three possibilities stand out as favorites: a super fight against Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), a duel with Cyryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title – since there is no return date scheduled for Tom aspinall – or a confrontation in front of Carlos Ulberg in the light heavyweight category.
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