Johnny Walker vs Magomed Ankalaev
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They have met twice
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (6)
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Johnny Walker vs Magomed Ankalaev: Matchup Breakdown
Johnny Walker is 9-7 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 52.9% win rate. Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 76.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 2 times. Magomed Ankalaev leads the series 1-0 with 1 draw. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on Jan 13, 2024, won by Magomed Ankalaev by KO/TKO in round 2.
Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 915. Career peaks are 1,086 for Johnny Walker and 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev. Johnny Walker has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, an 88.9% finish rate. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.
Johnny Walker stands 6' 6" with a reach of 82" and fights orthodox. Magomed Ankalaev is 6' 3" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 7-inch reach advantage for Johnny Walker. Johnny Walker is 34, Magomed Ankalaev is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Johnny Walker has landed 424 significant strikes at 53.7% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 0h 08m of control time. Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 at 52.4% with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control.
Johnny Walker has 0 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Magomed Ankalaev. They share 6 common opponents: Volkan Oezdemir, Anthony Smith, Paul Craig, Ion Cutelaba, Thiago Santos, Nikita Krylov.
Have Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev fought before?
Yes. Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev have fought twice in the UFC (Johnny Walker 0, Magomed Ankalaev 1, 1 draw or no contest). Most recently, Magomed Ankalaev won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on January 13, 2024.
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Who has more UFC wins, Johnny Walker or Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev has more UFC wins: 13 to 9. Johnny Walker's UFC record is 9-7 (1 NC); Magomed Ankalaev's is 13-2-1 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Johnny Walker 7, Magomed Ankalaev 7. Submission wins: Johnny Walker 1, Magomed Ankalaev 0.
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Who is taller, Johnny Walker or Magomed Ankalaev?
Johnny Walker is taller at 6'6", to Magomed Ankalaev's 6'3" (3 inches). Johnny Walker has the longer reach: 82 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.