Dana White confirms Johnny Walker in crucial fight against former UFC belt challenger in Saudi Arabia

J. Walker celebrates UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil

In the early hours of this Thursday (28), the president of UFCDana White, announced a ‘package of fights’ and shook the fight world by announcing Johnny Walker It is Volkan Oezdemir, valid for the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg.). The clash will be one of the highlights of the organization’s first event in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for June 22nd.

Currently in seventh position in the division ranking, Johnny Walker seeks to rediscover the path to victory after having its streak of consecutive triumphs interrupted by Magomed Ankalaev in his last appearance in the Octagon. The Brazilian, known for his explosive and fierce style, hopes to resume his upward trajectory and position himself once again as one of the candidates for the top of the category.

On the other side of the octagon will be Volkan Oezdemir, ninth place in the light heavyweight rankings. The Swiss fighter, former challenger for the division’s belt, is motivated by the victory over Bogdan Guskov in September 2023 and seeks to confirm his recovery within the organization.

The event in Saudi Arabia marks a new chapter in the history of UFC, which is holding an event in the country for the first time. In addition to the duel between Walker and Oezdemir, the night of fighting will have as its main attraction the long-awaited dispute between Khamzat Chimaev It is Robert Whittakervalid for average weight (up to 83.9 kg.).

Another notable confrontation will be the duel between Sergei Pavlovich It is Alexander Volkovin the heavyweight category (up to 120 kg).