Johnny Walker is a Brazilian attraction and seeks redemption against UFC veteran Saudi Arabia

Johnny Walker (left) facing Volkan oezdemir. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

This Saturday (22), the largest MMA organization in the world, once again, makes history. Dana White and her team promote, for the first time, the UFC Saudi Arabia, and the city of Riyadh was responsible for receiving the delegation. Johnny Walker is one of the Brazilian attractions on the card headlined by Robert whittaker e Ikram Aliskerov.

Coming from bitter defeat to Magomed Ankalayev, Walker seeks redemption in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg.). Standing out in the group, the athlete faces the veteran Volkan oezdemir, former challenger for the group's belt.

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In the main fight, Robert Whittaer squares off with Ikram Aliskerov, an opponent hastily selected for the card. Initially, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) would face Khamzat Shimaev, who left the event for medical reasons.

In addition to Walker, Brazil has three more representatives, two of whom are newcomers to the organization. Antonio Trocoli face Shara Magomedov; Felipe Lima faces Muhammad Naimov, and Brendson Ribeiro tries the first victory in the company in the clash against Magomed Gadzhiyasulov.

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Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov

Former middleweight champion, Robert whittaker remains firmly in the race towards a new title fight. After hitting Paulo borrachinha at the start of the season, the Australian now has the opportunity to get even closer to the status of challenger.

With Khamzat Shimaev Outside, the veteran of the category now faces a promising Russian. Aliskerov took on the challenge of facing the division's icon with less than two weeks to go before the show.

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If he wins, Robert will defend third place in the rankings and have an advantage to challenge the champion. On the other hand, Ikram, who isn't even in the top 15, could make a significant leap towards the group of top five in the category.

Johnny Walker x Volkan Oezdemir

Brazilian highlight in the category led by Alex Poatán, Johnny Walker is back. The fighter makes his second appearance of the season and is looking for the first positive result.

Today, Walker is in seventh place in the group. Oezdemir appears close behind, in ninth.

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If he wins, Johnny will resume his climb towards an unprecedented title fight. On the other side, Volkan tries to resume the status of challenger achieved in 2018, when he ended up being surpassed by the then champion, Daniel Cormier.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIME

O UFC Saudi Arabia takes place at an 'alternative time' for viewers in Brazil. The show is scheduled to start at 13pm (Brasília time), with the preliminary card. The main one starts around 16pm (Brasília time).