How to watch UFC Vegas 84: Date, time, channel, odds, card for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2
A rivalry fight will open 2024 for the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker face off in a rematch on January 13. In the UFC’s APEX Center, the fight airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
An 11-time gold medalist in MMA and Sambo, Ankalaev turned pro in 2014. He joined the UFC in 2018, losing against Paul Craig. Since then, he has gone unbeaten with a 9-0-2 record. In December 2022, he fought Jan Blachowicz to a controversial draw for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Ankalaev appeared to have the edge, but the scorecards stated otherwise.
Representing SBG Ireland, Walker turned pro in 2013. A Dana White's Contender Series alum, Walker joined the UFC in 2018. Including DWCS, he is 8-4-1 in the octagon and is known for hurting himself after doing the worm. He beat former title contender Anthony Smith in May.
The first fight between the two was at UFC 294. It ended in a no-contest when Ankalaev landed an illegal knee to a downed Walker, who could not continue after. They engaged in a brawl post-fight that forced UFC CEO Dana White to enter the octagon and stop them.
The Sporting News will provide all the information you need surrounding this fight, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is UFC Vegas 84: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2?
UFC Vegas 84 begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13. Ankalaev and Walker should make their way to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
How to watch UFC Vegas 84: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 84 will be available on ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service.
UFC Vegas 84 price: How much does Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2 cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
Where is UFC Vegas 84?
UFC Vegas 84 takes place at the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2 betting odds for UFC Vegas 84
Per Bet MGM, Magomed Ankalaev was the -500 favorite, while Johnny Walker is the +360 underdog.
When they last fought, Ankalaev was the -350 favorite, while Johnny Walker was the +275 underdog.
- Nationality: Russian
- Born: June 2, 1992
- Height: 6-3
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 17-1-1 (1NC) with nine wins via knockout
- Nationality: Irish
- Born: March 30, 1992
- Height: 6-5
- Reach: 82 inches
- Total fights: 29
- Record: 21-7 (1NC) with 16 wins via knockout
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