Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill UFC fight info, date and time
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill is set to go down at UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs Hill at 9:00pm EST on Saturday 19th February 2022 in a 205lbs matchup.
Initially scheduled as the co-main event, Walker vs Hill was promoted to the five-round main event after Dos Anjos and Fiziev pulled out.
Johnny Walker lost a close fight to Thiago Santos in his last UFC outing, putting him 1-3 in his last 4 fights. Walker’s last win came in September 2020 with a first-round TKO against Ryan Spann.
Jamahal Hill upset the odds in his last fight with a 48-second knockout win against Jimmy Crute. This marked a return to the win column for Hill after suffering his first career loss against Paul Craig.
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill betting odds
Jamahal Hill opens this fight as the betting favorite with odds of -240. Johnny Walker will be the betting underdog with opening odds at +210.
Fight information
News of a fight between Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill was first reported on December 17th, although a date had not been fixed. On January 3rd, it was announced that the two would meet at UFC Vegas 48 on February 19th.
After Rafael dos Anjos vs Rafael Fiziev was moved to UFC 272, this bout became the new main event at UFC Vegas 48 and was bumped up to a five-round fight.
Johnny Walker
Johnny Walker’s last Octagon appearance was a disappointing one, dropping a unanimous 48-47 decision to fellow Brazilian Thiago Santos. 16 out of 17 major media outlet picks had the fight for Santos.
Walker’s UFC career got off to a spectacular start with three-straight first-round knockouts and performance bonuses. However, a knockout loss to Corey Anderson began a run of 3 defeats in 4 fights.
Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill won by spectacular first-round knockout in his last UFC fight against Jimmy Crute in December. In his previous Octagon outing, Hill lost via TKO to Paul Craig and suffered a gruesome arm injury.
This was Hill’s first career loss. After a successful showing on Dana White’s Contender Series, Hill has gone 3-1-1(NC) in his UFC career.
How they match up
Johnny Walker will be the taller fighter in this match at 6”6 tall, while Jamahal Hill is 6”4. Walker will have a 3-inch reach advantage with an 82-inch reach.
Walker is the significantly more experienced fighter with 24 pro fights on his record, while Hill has fought 11 times.
Walker has maintained an impressive 95% finishing rate over his career, while Hill’s finishing rate stands at 56%.
Reasons to watch
This main event is one of the most exciting Light Heavyweight matchups to make in the UFC. Both fighters are extremely dangerous fighters with multiple first-round knockouts on their UFC records. Expect an explosive stand-up fight with a knockout at any moment.
The stakes
Pitting #12 vs #10 in the 205lbs rankings, this fight has big implications in the careers of both men and in the Light Heavyweight division.
Despite his setback against Paul Craig, there are high hopes for Jamahal Hill. The same can be said of Walker, who is looking to bounce back from the most disappointing run of his career.
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill predictions
The bookies’ predictions have Jamahal Hill as the clear favorite in this one. Many believe his speed and power will prove too much for Walker, who has proven hittable in his UFC career.
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Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill tale of the tape
- 1 year age gap: Walker is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Walker has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Walker has 13 more professional MMA fights than Hill.
Johnny Walker | vs | Jamahal Hill |
---|---|---|
29 | Age | 30 |
24 | Fights | 11 |
18 | Wins | 9 |
6 | Losses | 1 |
15 | KO’s | 5 |
2 | Subs | 0 |
6′ 6 | Height (in) | 6′ 4 |
82 | Reach (in) | 79 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill
The two fighters share 1 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Klidson Abreu.
Both fighters have a record of 0-0 against the common opposition.
Klidson Abreu vs Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill | ||
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Johnny Walker Loss • Submission R2 3:10 |
vs. Klidson Abreu
| Jamahal Hill No Contest • KO/TKO R1 1:51 |
Johnny Walker fighter profile and recent form
Johnny Walker is a 29 year old male fighter from Brazil with 18 pro wins and 6 losses. See Johnny Walker’s full MMA record.
Johnny Walker has a 95% finish rate, including 15 by knockout, 2 by submission, 1 by decision.
Johnny Walker is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
18-5-0 | Thiago Santos |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-02 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
17-5-0 | Ryan Spann |
KO/TKO
R1 2:43
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-09-19 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Loss |
17-4-0 | Nikita Krylov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 28 | 2020-03-14 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Loss |
17-3-0 | Corey Anderson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:07
|
UFC 244 | 2019-11-02 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
16-3-0 | Misha Cirkunov |
KO/TKO
R1 0:36
|
UFC 235 | 2019-03-02 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill fighter profile and recent form
Jamahal Hill is a 30 year old male fighter from United States with 9 pro wins and 1 losses. See Jamahal Hill’s full MMA record.
Jamahal Hill has a 56% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 4 by decision.
Jamahal Hill is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Jimmy Crute at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
8-1-0 | Jimmy Crute |
KO/TKO
R1 0:48
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-12-04 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Loss |
8-0-0 | Paul Craig |
KO/TKO
R1 1:59
|
UFC 263 | 2021-06-12 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
7-0-0 | Ovince St. Preux |
KO/TKO
R2 3:37
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-12-05 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
No Contest |
7-0-0 | Klidson Abreu |
KO/TKO
R1 1:51
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-30 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
6-0-0 | Darko Stošić |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 24 | 2020-01-25 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill is set to go down at UFC Vegas 48 – Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev. The fight is expected to start at around 9:00pm EST on Saturday 19th February 2022.
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