A battle of young light heavyweights in need of a win was reportedly added to the Octagon’s next trip to Brazil, at UFC Brasilia. Per ESPN’s report, flashy striker Johnny Walker will take on thrilling finisher Nikita Krylov at the country’s capital in March, 2020.
After putting together a highlight reel three-fight winning streak for his first Octagon appearances, where Johnny Walker (17-4) made quick work of Khalil Rountree, Justin Ledet and Misha Cirkunov, the 27-year-old came up short against Corey Anderson, in November, when he was TKO’d in the first round at UFC 244.