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UFC Vegas 48 Results: Walker vs. Hill

UFC Vegas 48LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill results throughout the night (Sat. February 19. 2022) live from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Suffering a significant rescheduling to tonight’s main event, the originally booked headliner saw former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos return against the surging striking ace, Rafael Fiziev, until […]

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LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill results throughout the night (Sat. February 19. 2022) live from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Suffering a significant rescheduling to tonight’s main event, the originally booked headliner saw former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos return against the surging striking ace, Rafael Fiziev, until VISA issues for the latter forced the shelving of the event.

As a result, the bout was pulled entirely from tonight’s card, with dos Anjos now meeting Fiziev in two weeks’ time in the co-headlining bout of UFC 272 on March 5. — retaining its five round sanctioning.

Promoted from its co-headlining status tonight, a light heavyweight pairing of the #10 ranked contender, Johnny Walker, and the #12 rated finisher, Jamahal Hill.

Walker enters the bout off the back of three losses in his most recent four, dropping an October unanimous decision loss to compatriot and one-time title challenger, Thiago Santos in a rather forgettable main event outing.

Returning from his first career loss back in December, Hill stopped fellow division prospect, Jimmy Crute with a thunderous one-punch knockout inside just 49-seconds — scoring his fifth career knockout win.

UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill Results

UFC Vegas 48 Main Card Results: (ESPN+ 7 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill

Catchweight (195lbs): Kyle Daukaus vs. Jamie Pickett

Heavyweight: Parker Porter vs. Alan Baudot

Lightweight: Jim Miller vs. Nikolas Motta

Middleweight: Joaquin Buckley vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan

UFC Vegas 48 Preliminary Card Results: (ESPN+ 4 p.m. ET)

Featherweight: Gabriel Benitez vs. David Onama

Bantamweight: Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Stephanie Egger

Featherweight: Chas Skelly vs. Mark Striegl

Strawweight: Diane Belbita vs. Gloria de Paula

Bantamweight: Chad Anheliger vs. Jesse Strader

Featherweight: Jonathan Pearce vs. Christian Rodriguez

Bantamweight: Mario Bautista vs. Jay Perrin

UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill Preview, Weigh-In Results, & Face-Off

The weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill have wrapped up, and we’ve got the results for you below. UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill takes place tomorrow night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, #10-ranked Johnny Walker will look to get back on track by defeating #10-ranked…

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The weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill have wrapped up, and we’ve got the results for you below.

UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill takes place tomorrow night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, #10-ranked Johnny Walker will look to get back on track by defeating #10-ranked Jamahal Hill.

This main event features two of the best KO artists in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. 7 and Hill’s 9 career victories have come by KO as well as 15 of Walker’s 18 wins. Combined, these two highlight reels have a combined 81% finish rate.

Known for his unorthodox movement and unpredictability, Johnny Walker has been considered to be one of the wildest and most entertaining fighters in the UFC. However, in his last fight, we saw a much more conservative approach in his fight against Thiago Santos. Walker lost that bout and has now promised to return to the “explosive” and “unpredictable” Johnny Walker of old.

Jamahal Hill has stated that he is more than ready for either side of Walker, whether it’s the “wild” version or the “calculated” version. Hill is 9-1 as a pro and his only loss came against Paul Craig at UFC 263, with Hill suffering a dislocated arm towards the end of the contest. Hill was able to bounce back from that loss with a first-round KO of Jimmy Crute last December.

You can view the face-off of tomorrow night’s headliners below.

All but one fighter made weight today. The lone fighter to miss was Gabriel Benitez, who came in two pounds over the featherweight limit ahead of his fight against David Onama. Benitez is being fined 30% of his fight purse and the bout will proceed as scheduled.

UFC Vegas 48 kicks off at 4 PM ET, with the main card beginning at 7 PM. The entire card will be available exclusively on ESPN+. You can view the full card and weigh-in results below, courtesy of UFC.com. You can also catch the UFC’s fight-by-fight preview for the card right here.

UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill Weigh-In Results

MAIN CARD (7PM ET, 4PM PT, ESPN+)

Main Event – Light Heavyweight Bout: Johnny Walker (206) vs Jamahal Hill (205)

Co-Main Event – Catchweight (195-lb) Bout: Kyle Daukaus (193.5) vs Jamie Pickett (194)

Heavyweight Bout: Parker Porter (263) vs Alan Baudot (256)

Lightweight Bout: Jim Miller (156) vs Nikolas Motta (154.5)

Middleweight Bout: Joaquin Buckley (183) vs Abdul Razak Alhassan (186)

PRELIMS (4PM ET, 1PM PT, ESPN+)

Featherweight Bout: Gabriel Benitez (148)* vs David Onama (144.5)

Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Jessica-Rose Clark (135.5) vs Stephanie Egger (135) 

Featherweight Bout: Chas Skelly (146) vs Mark Striegl (145) 

Women’s Strawweight Bout: Diana Belbita (116) vs Gloria de Paula (115.5) 

Bantamweight Bout: Chad Anheliger (135) vs Jesse Strader (135)

Featherweight Bout: Jonathan Pearce (145.5) vs Christian Rodriguez (146)

Bantamweight Bout: Mario Bautista (135.5) vs Jay Perrin (136)

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Johnny Walker Promises Return Of “Explosive” & “Unpredictable” Walker

UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker is expecting to deliver an “explosive” and “unpredictable” performance against Jamahal Hill this weekend. Throughout his UFC career so far, we’ve pretty much come to expect those words to be incorporated into Walker’s game plan. From his brutal elbows against Khalil Rountree to his flying knee against Misha Cirkunov,…

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UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker is expecting to deliver an “explosive” and “unpredictable” performance against Jamahal Hill this weekend.

Throughout his UFC career so far, we’ve pretty much come to expect those words to be incorporated into Walker’s game plan. From his brutal elbows against Khalil Rountree to his flying knee against Misha Cirkunov, not many fighters on the promotion’s roster, barring his compatriot Michel Pereira, have fans waiting for something crazy quite like the #10-ranked 205lber.

However, that was far from the case in his last outing. In the UFC Vegas 38 main event last October, Walker had his chance to break through into the elite of the division against former title challenger Thiago Santos. What was billed as a five-round thriller turned out to be the opposite, and saw the 29-year-old fall on the wrong side of a unanimous decision verdict.

Now set for another main event chance this Saturday thanks to the postponement of Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev, Walker will be hoping to return to the win column, and to his unique and enthralling approach, against fellow rising contender Hill.

During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Walker suggested sharing the Octagon with a fellow Brazilian last time out may have played a part in his toned-down performance.

With that not being an issue this time around, the Rio de Janeiro native is targeting a return to his “explosive” style on February 19.

“I’ve trained so much. I’m gonna put everything on the edge of my glove this Saturday,” said Walker. “And I’m gonna do my best. I’m gonna be very professional. I’m gonna use all my level, all my experience. I’m gonna be explosive, I’m gonna be unpredictable, I’m gonna use all my weapons, and I’m gonna take my time as well. I’m just gonna be another level.”

Walker Expects An Early Finish

Despite suggesting he’ll be taking his time and not going too crazy inside the Apex on Saturday, Walker did still predict an early finish, especially if Hill decides to throw everything at him from the get-go.

“I have no idea (how many rounds), I don’t ask, I just wanna fight. I don’t care if it’s three, five; I can fight 20 rounds,” claimed Walker. “I don’t need that much (five). If this guy (Hill) wants to come with everything then I will as well, so I’m gonna finish the fight early.”

While Walker certainly presents a unique challenge to anyone when he’s at his best and most bizarre self, Hill told MMA News he’s preparing for everything.

Fresh off a knockout against Jimmy Crute, and having seen his rival be finished by Corey Anderson and heavily rocked by Ryan Spann, “Sweet Dreams” will have plans of his own for a quick night at UFC Vegas 48.

Who do you think will have their hand raised in this weekend’s main event, Johnny Walker or Jamahal Hill?

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Hill Preparing For The “Wild” Side & The “Calculated” Side Of Walker

Jamahal Hill is looking for a crazy fight with Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 48. Jamahal Hill is quickly rising up the light heavyweight rankings. He has his next assignment right ahead of him when he takes on Johnny Walker this weekend at UFC Vegas 48. That fight was bumped up to the main event…

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Jamahal Hill is looking for a crazy fight with Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 48.

Jamahal Hill is quickly rising up the light heavyweight rankings. He has his next assignment right ahead of him when he takes on Johnny Walker this weekend at UFC Vegas 48. That fight was bumped up to the main event when the scheduled bout between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev was pushed to another card.

Coming into this fight with Walker, Hill doesn’t quite know what to expect. He sat down for an exclusive interview with MMA News to discuss the bout.

“I’m expecting, I don’t know man. Honestly, I know there’s only a couple ways, one of two ways he’s gonna come in. He’s gonna come in wild and crazy, or he’s gonna come in and try and be calculated and try to set things up,” Hill said. “Those are the two things. I’m preparing for whatever, I’m preparing for everything. Because I’m not in his camp, I don’t know what he’s gonna do. I don’t know what they’re working on or what they think they see, what holes they see. I’m preparing for everything.”

Hill is coming into this bout having won his last outing against Jimmy Crute. Prior to that win, Hill lost to Paul Craig and during the bout, suffered a nasty arm injury that kept him out of competition for a while. Now that he is back in the win column and healed up, Hill is looking to make a run for a title shot. A win over Walker could be a great way to get there.

Walker had a great run going in the UFC and was close to a title shot himself before hitting a bit of a skid. He has now lost three of his last four and dropped to number ten in the rankings. Hill is currently sitting in the number 12 spot and, with a win over Walker, could finally break the top ten.

Who do you see taking home the win at UFC Vegas 48, Jamahal Hill or Johnny Walker?

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Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Rescheduled for UFC 272, Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill to Headline UFC Vegas 48

Dos Anjos, Johnny Walker vs Jamahal HillBig news has been announced today as we see the Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rafael Fiziev fight pushed back, and are given a new main event for UFC Vegas 48. It’s also worth noting that instead of a five-round main-event, Dos Anjos vs Fiziev will now take the co-main slot for UFC 272, but remain […]

Dos Anjos, Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill

Big news has been announced today as we see the Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rafael Fiziev fight pushed back, and are given a new main event for UFC Vegas 48. It’s also worth noting that instead of a five-round main-event, Dos Anjos vs Fiziev will now take the co-main slot for UFC 272, but remain a five-round affair.

Fiziev has had VISA issues, and this is what’s preventing him from fighting next week at UFC Vegas 48. Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news.

With Dos Anjos and Fiziev Pushed Back, “Sweet Dreams” and Wild Johnny Walker Take the Spotlight

Johnny Walker (18-6, 4-3 UFC) arrived carrying a wave of excitement, but it’s seemingly crashed as of lately. He’s still an extremely thrilling fighter to watch, but the general hype surrounding him has eased.

Earning a contract on Dana White‘s Contender Series, Walker debuted in the UFC in 2018 and slaughtered any competition they put in his path. In his first three UFC fights, Walker created a highlight-reel worthy of awe, and definitely put the world on notice. Alas, things have been rough as of late, and he’s currently 1-2 in his last three bouts, coming off of a loss to Thiago Santos.

Jamahal Hill (9-1, 3-1-1NC UFC) is a hungry upcoming star who has put together a resume of notable wins and epic finishes, however, suffered a devastating loss and injury last year in his fight with Paul Craig.

They don’t call him “Sweet Dreams” for no reason either. Hill has savage power just as Walker does, making our UFC Vegas 48 main event an even more intriguing one. With KO/TKO stoppages over Ovince St. Preux and Jimmy Crute, Hill has shown he can finish a more experienced adversary, despite being relatively fresh into his professional career.

What’s your take on the Dos Anjos vs Fiziev news? And who do you think wins our UFC Vegas 48 main event? Leave a comment down below and share your thoughts!

Johnny Walker Tests Positive For COVID-19 For The Second Time

UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker has revealed he’s tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time since the pandemic caused havoc around the world.

Walker’s first bout of the rampant virus came near its peak in 2020. The Brazilian faced and de…

Johnny Walker

UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker has revealed he’s tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time since the pandemic caused havoc around the world.

Walker’s first bout of the rampant virus came near its peak in 2020. The Brazilian faced and defeated Ryan Spain at UFC Vegas 11 in September. The knockout finish, his 15th in MMA, came less than three minutes into the opening frame.

But days prior to the clash, Walker revealed the fight, which took place on the 19th, had initially been scheduled for the 5th. The bout was pushed back owing to a positive Covid test for Walker while he was in Ireland. The 29-year-old believes he likely caught it while traveling to Dublin to train at John Kavanagh’s SBG Ireland gym.

Fast forward nearly a year-and-a-half, to a time when the new Omicron variant is threatening to cause further havoc, and Walker has found himself back in isolation following a positive result.

Taking to his Instagram on Sunday, the #10-ranked light heavyweight contender revealed the news and described his current case as similar to his first in terms of symptoms. He also confirmed he’d been vaccinated in late 2021.

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“COVID 2, Johnny 0. Second time testing positive, I took the Johnson vaccine two months ago and was still infected. I felt the same symptoms last time, which are just that of a flu.

“Well, I’m at rest and taking advantage of the opportunity I’m recording everything to post on my YouTube channel, supplements, diet, symptoms. If you want to stay on top of everything I’ll post it weekly, the link is in my bio, subscribe there, it’s free. Don’t forget your mask. My new year was quarantined.”

What’s Next For Johnny Walker?

In March 2019, Walker was arguably one of the hottest rising prospects in the UFC. After earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, the Brazilian entered the promotion with consecutive first-round knockouts. He made that three when he finished Misha Cirkunov with a brutal flying knee at UFC 235.

But Walker’s fortunes changed pretty quick. In fact, they did so about 10 seconds after his fight with Cirkunov ended when a worm celebration left him sidelined with a dislocated shoulder. Upon his return, the Rio de Janeiro native fell to back-to-back losses for the first time in his career. Those defeats came against Corey Anderson and Nikita Krylov.

Despite rebounding against Spann, Walker failed to carry that momentum into his main event debut. In a lackluster clash with former title challenger Thiago Santos in October 2021, the 29-year-old was outpointed across five frames.

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With three losses in his last four Octagon outings, Walker’s next appearance is crucial in keeping his place inside the 205-pound top 10. But the tough tests look set to continue for the SBG Ireland product. Recent reports suggest the UFC is targeting a matchup between Walker and Jamahal Hill.

While Walker will be looking to return the win column this year, Hill will be hoping to continue his form, which saw him finish Jimmy Crute in the opening round last month. The #12-ranked contender’s victory over the Australian marked an impressive rebound from his sole MMA loss against Paul Craig last year, which saw him suffer a gruesome dislocated elbow.

How do you think Johnny Walker would fare against Jamahal Hill?

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