Johnny Walker Favored to Beat Paul Craig at UFC 283

Less than a month out from a monumental UFC 300 card, event headliner, Alex Pereira still remains a distinct betting favorite to beat incoming foe, Jamahal Hill - and successfully retain his light heavyweight crown as part of one of the biggest event's of Octagon history. Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, returns to the Octagon…

In a 5-round light heavyweight bout in the main event, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 234 at the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the UFC Fight Night 234: Ankalaev vs. Walker odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. Records: Ankalaev (18-1-1) | Walker…

Magomed Ankalaev hasn't exactly dominated in his recent fights despite still only having one loss on his UFC resume. And while another win against Johnny Walker is expected, there is no value on the straight-up market, so our betting picks dig deeper. The first UFC Fight Night card of 2024 takes place this Saturday with a rematch between Magomed…

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…

Two ranked middleweights square off in the UFC Vegas 82 main event with long-time divisional stalwart Brendan Allen meeting Paul Craig. Allen is 10-2 in the UFC and comes into the ESPN+ main event with a five-fight winning streak while Craig made the move to the 185-pound division following consecutive losses at light heavyweight. Both men are…

With both fighters entering Saturday with elite grappling, we're expecting the latest UFC Fight Night main event to end in fireworks. Read more to see exactly how we're handicapping this bout by reading our Allen vs. Craig betting picks. Brendan Allen will face off against Paul Craig in the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday from…

In a 3-round light heavyweight bout on the main card, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker meet Saturday at UFC 294 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's around the UFC 294: Ankalaev vs. Walker odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. The prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ starting at 10 a.m. ET…

In a 3-round light heavyweight bout on the main card, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker meet Saturday at UFC 294 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's around the UFC 294: Ankalaev vs. Walker odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. The prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ starting at 10 a.m. ET…

Johnny Walker bounced back from a 1-4 run with three-straight victories but finds himself as a heavy underdog at UFC 294. With Magomed operating at a different level, our UFC picks expect the heavy favorite to win. Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev is a light heavyweight bout serving as a featured event on the UFC 294 undercard from The Etihad…

The next UFC fight to cover is this very intriguing light heavyweight matchup between No.2 ranked Magomed Ankalaev and No.7 ranked Johnny Walker. The winner of this fight will for sure be in the mix for the next title shot after the vacant title is fought for in November. Continue reading for a closer look at this awesome matchup and an Ankalaev vs…

Our pick: Alexander Volkanovski (+200) Our pick: Kamaru Usman (+235) Our pick: Magomed Ankalev (-340) Our pick: Ikram Aliskerov (-550) Our pick: Ikram Aliskerov (-225) After how close their first fight was, you'd think the odds between these two would be closer. But with Volkanovski, the featherweight champion, stepping in on just 11 days notice to…

Paul Craig may be an experienced fighter but considering he's coming down to fight at the lightest weight of his career, our UFC Fight Night picks think his opponent will have the advantage - read more below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports It's the battle of the BJJ specialists when Andre Muniz welcomes Paul Craig to the middleweight division in a…

The next UFC Fight Night event is coming this weekend from London, England, where you are guaranteed a great night of fights. One of the key fights to watch will be this middleweight bout between Paul Craig and Andre Muniz. Craig is making his debut in the middleweight division and will be looking to make a run at the title with a big win. Read…

Sunday 4.15am - Paul Craig v Johnny Walker - Craig to Win by Submission in Round 2, Craig to Win by Submission in Round 3 Sunday 5.30am - Deiveson Figueiredo v Brandon Moreno - Fight to End in a Draw Sunday 6am - Glover Teixeira v Jamahal Hill - Glover Teixeira to Win by Submission This feels like a strange match-up to analyse. A flashy striker…

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The UFC 283 main card kicks off with a pair of finishers when Paul Craig meets Jonny Walker. The ranked light heavyweights - Craig is the No. 9-ranked contender and Walker is No. 12 - have produced 34 stoppages in 35 wins, so don't blink when the pay-per-view portion of the event kicks off. Let's break down this potentially wild matchup. This light…

Before Paul Craig's hot stretch was stopped by Oezdemir, he looked like one of the division's best grapplers. In a bout with Johnny Walker at UFC 283, our betting picks expect Craig to serve up a reminder. Paul Craig vs. Johnny Walker is the opening fight on the main card for UFC 283 betting on Saturday, January 21. This should be an interesting…

Two titles are on the line at UFC 283, while various contenders look to show fans and UFC management why they should be fighting for gold. UFC 283 takes place inside Brazil's Jeunesse Arena on January 21. The main event will see Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. The co-main event will be Deiveson…

UFC 283 will get under this Saturday at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This card features a deep lineup with two title fights set to take place. To kick off the main card, there is a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Johnny Walker. Walker opened up as a -170 favorite before he was bet up to the current price of…

The UFC heads back to Brazil for the first time post-pandemic for a big 2023 pay-per-view kickoff. The loaded 15-fight card starts at 6 p.m. EST with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. EST. Two titles will be on the line on Saturday night. The light heavyweight division was left without clarity in 2022 after Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz…

Brazil's Johnny Walker will look to continue his momentum in the light heavyweight division this weekend when he takes on Paul Craig of Scotland. Walker, who most recently submitted Ion Cutelaba, has been hailed as the next big talent of Brazil since appearing on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018. Thrust into high-level competition almost…

UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill place on Saturday, January 14 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The offshore sportsbooks recently opened up the betting odds for the event, and MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin takes a look at the opening odds below.

For the first time in over a month, the UFC will host a star-studded pay-per-view event. The punchy UFC 283 lineup is highlighted by a light heavyweight title fight between Jamahal Hill (11-1, 5-1-1 NC UFC) and aging legend Glover Teixeira (33-8, 16-6 UFC). This event also marks the promotion's return to Brazil for the first time since UFC Fight…

UFC 283 has a main event and it's a bit of a cluster. Former UFC champion Glover Teixeira will face off with Jamahal Hill after a backstage fight booking was made following the draw of Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Now we're seeing how the betting world is viewing this fight. According to Sportsbetting.ag, Hill is a slight favorite over the…

Jamahal Hill has just one professional MMA defeat, but that one subpar performance has earned him plenty of doubters. The rising light heavyweight prospect intends to prove them wrong when he faces Johnny Walker on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill. The battle of ranked contenders closes the curtain on the main UFC…