Betting Odds: Magomed Ankalaev heavy favorite for rematch against Johnny Walker
The first event of the year for 2024 will be headlined by a rematch between Light Heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker after the two fought to a no-contest after an odd doctor stoppage several months ago. This bout is scheduled for January 13th and is set to take place at the UFC Apex.
Odds Provided by BetOnline.ag accurate as of 12/20/2023 11:15 AM EST
Current Odds: Magomed Ankalaev -450, Johnny Walker +350
These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $450 on Magomed Ankalaev to win $100; meanwhile, a risk of $100 on Johnny Walker could win $350.
The pair originally fought at UFC 294 where after just a few minutes an illegal knee from Ankalaev forced the doctor to check on Walker which caused the bout to be called off after some confusion. Magomed Ankalaev entered their first matchup off his draw against Jan Blachowicz when fighting for the title last December. Johnny Walker went into the first meeting off three straight wins most recently a decision where he dominated Anthony Smith.
Past Odds: Magomed Ankalaev
Odds provided by fightodds.io
Magomed Ankalaev (-400) vs. Johnny Walker (+300) UFC 294 – NC
Magomed Ankalaev (-335) vs. Jan Blachowicz (+305) UFC 282 – Draw
Magomed Ankalaev (-605) vs. Anthony Smith (+505) UFC 277 – Win
Magomed Ankalaev (-660) vs. Thiago Santos (+540) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev – Win
Magomed Ankalaev (-315) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (+285) UFC 267 – Win
Past Odds: Johnny Walker
Odds provided by fightodds.io
Johnny Walker (+300) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (-400) UFC 294 – NC
Johnny Walker (-115) vs. Anthony Smith (+105) UFC on ABC 4 – Win
Johnny Walker (-178) vs. Paul Craig (+167) UFC 283 – Win
Johnny Walker (+185) vs. Ion Cutelaba (-200) UFC 279 – Win
Johnny Walker (+195) vs. Jamahal Hill (-215) UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill – Loss
UFC Vegas 83 Fight Card Odds
Magomed Ankalaev -450 vs. Johnny Walker +350, Light Heavyweight
Matheus Nicolau +170 vs. Manel Kape -195, Flyweight
Jim Miller +110 vs. Gabriel Benitez -130, Lightweight
Macy Chiasson +185 vs. Ketlen Viera -220, Bantamweight
Mario Bautista +130 vs. Ricky Simon -150, Bantamweight
Brunno Ferreira -119 vs. Phil Hawes -101, Middleweight
Andrei Arlovski +301 vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta -401, Heavyweight
Preston Parsons +140 vs. Bassil Hafez -160, Welterweight
Gaston Bolanos +255 vs. Marcus McGhee -305, Bantamweight
Taylor Lapilus +170 vs. Farid Basharat -200, Bantamweight
Nikolas Motta +205 vs. Tom Nolan -240, Lightweight
Denys Bondar +145 vs. Felipe Bunes -170, Flyweight
Westin Wilson +550 vs. Jean Silva -800, Featherweight
UFC Vegas 83 Info
Date: January 13th
Location: UFC Apex – Las Vegas, Nevada
Start Time: 4:00 PM EST (Main Card)
How to watch: ESPN+
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