Wild scene! Magomed Ankalaev drills Johnny Walker with illegal knee, Dana White forced to intervene after doctor waives off fight prematurely | UFC 294

Top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight contender, Magomed Ankalaev (No. 2), looked to finally earn a well-deserved title shot at UFC 294 this afternoon (Sat., Oct. 21, 2023) inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The powerful 205-pound Russian was on the cusp ahead of his most recent fight, but then everything went sideways in an instant when Dana White and Co. were not thrilled with the outcome of his fight with Jan Blachowicz in Dec. 2022. Standing in his way was the enigmatic — but super talented — Johnny Walker (No. 7), who has cobbled together a solid three-fight win streak. Indeed, Walker 2.0 has implemented better strategies as of late, taking advantage of his rounded skill set rather than raw athleticism.

In the end, it was a wild circus.