Walker is back in action! The #6 UFC Light Heavyweight Johnny Walker has a new assignment at hand. He’s going to be making his 3rd Octagon appearance this year, at UFC 294.

Yes, the same UFC 294 that’s hosting Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 – the UFC Lightweight title clash at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. What’s more – luck seems to be favoring the #6 Walker – he’s on a 3-fight win streak! On the other hand, his rival in the 205 weight class hasn’t fought a single bout this year.

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Walker had quite the stunning win back in May at UFC Charlotte, over former title challenger Anthony Smith, in the co-main event. With a strikingly unorthodox approach compared to his early style, a patient Walker came out on top.

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But Dana White was unhappy about the Brazilian’s complacency in finishing his opponent. After the event, White lauded Walker for the win but criticized him for not going for the finish. Now that the UFC President has arranged for a fight for the #6 LHW, it seems like they have called it a truce. As soon as news surfaced about the potential bout, fans flocked in on social media to share their opinions and show love for their betting picks out of the pair. 

UFC fans in splits after news of Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev

With the potential matchup between Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev gaining traction, fans took to social media to express their thoughts. The clash of two fighters from nations with rich MMA legacies, Russia and Brazil, has triggered a mix of excitement and humor among fans.

One fan immediately seized the opportunity to label the bout as the initiation of a Russia vs Brazil beef in the UFC – “UFC really trying to start Russia vs Brazil beef in Abu Dhabi.”

Another netizen injected humor into the situation by comparing Johnny Walker’s fighting style to that of a character from the popular RDR franchise, adding – “Johnny Walker is on some Red Dead Redemption sh*t if he beats Ankalev.”

Memes and witty comparisons flooded social media, with an over-pouring of comments like,

• “You know some f***ing meme sh*t is going to happen in this fight”
• “Johnny’s hair is just Mogomed’s beard upside down.”
• “Mountain man vs caveman”

Some Walker fans rallied behind their favorite fighter, chiming in,

• “If Walker wins, he’s officially back and on one of the biggest redemption arcs in UFC history”
• “The Beast Titan awakens”

In light of the fight taking place in Abu Dhabi, some fans humorously expressed concern for Oliveira and now Walker going to Abu Dhabi to fight – “Stop making Brazilians go to Abu Dhabi lol”

What do you think? Will see some Brazilian stunners at UFC 294? If the potential match comes through, who are you rooting for? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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