A light heavyweight showdown between Johnny Walker and Nikita Krylov is agreed for UFC Brasilia on March 14, multiple sources told MMA Fighting. ESPN first reported the news.
The Fight Night card will take place at the Nilson Nelson gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil, and air live on ESPN+.
Walker (17-4) suffered his first setback in the Octagon in November, losing by first-round knockout to Corey Anderson at UFC 244. Prior to that, the rising 205-pound sensation scored quick finishes against Misha Cirkunov, Justin Ledet and Khalil Rountree.