UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 took place on January 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 6 KO/TKO · 1 Submission · 4 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker | Magomed Ankalaev | KO/TKO | R2 (2:42) |
| Jim Miller vs Gabriel Benitez | Jim Miller | Submission | R3 (3:25) |
| Ricky Simon vs Mario Bautista | Mario Bautista | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Phillip Hawes vs Brunno Ferreira | Brunno Ferreira | KO/TKO | R1 (4:55) |
| Andrei Arlovski vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Matthew Semelsberger vs Preston Parsons | Preston Parsons | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Marcus McGhee vs Gaston Bolanos | Marcus McGhee | KO/TKO | R2 (3:29) |
| Farid Basharat vs Taylor Lapilus | Farid Basharat | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Westin Wilson vs Jean Silva | Jean Silva | KO/TKO | R1 (4:12) |
| Nikolas Motta vs Tom Nolan | Nikolas Motta | KO/TKO | R1 (1:03) |
| Joshua van vs Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva | Joshua van | KO/TKO | R2 (4:31) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 2:20 AM UTC
Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker
Light Heavyweight
Magomed Ankalaev
79.7% · 1.25
VS
Johnny Walker
20.3% · 4.93
Winner: Magomed Ankalaev · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:42)
Fight Statistics
Control — Magomed Ankalaev: 00:05 · Johnny Walker: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Magomed Ankalaev edged the striking 17-15 in significant strikes; Magomed Ankalaev controlled for 00:02.
Round 2: Magomed Ankalaev edged the striking 22-9 in significant strikes; Magomed Ankalaev scored a knockdown; Magomed Ankalaev controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:42 with Magomed Ankalaev winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Jim Miller vs Gabriel Benitez
Lightweight
Jim Miller
57.9% · 1.73
VS
Gabriel Benitez
42.1% · 2.38
Winner: Jim Miller · Submission · Round 3 (3:25)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jim Miller: 03:55 · Gabriel Benitez: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (32-32 significant strikes); Jim Miller controlled for 00:17; Gabriel Benitez controlled for 00:01.
Round 2: Jim Miller edged the striking 28-22 in significant strikes; Jim Miller landed a takedown; Jim Miller controlled for 02:52.
Round 3: Gabriel Benitez edged the striking 26-20 in significant strikes; Jim Miller landed a takedown; Jim Miller hunted a submission (1); Jim Miller controlled for 00:46.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:25 with Jim Miller winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:05 AM UTC
Ricky Simon vs Mario Bautista
Bantamweight
Ricky Simon
61.4% · 1.63
VS
Mario Bautista
38.6% · 2.59
Winner: Mario Bautista · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ricky Simon: 03:00 · Mario Bautista: 00:14
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Mario Bautista edged the striking 18-9 in significant strikes; Ricky Simon landed a takedown; Ricky Simon controlled for 01:31.
Round 2: Mario Bautista edged the striking 38-21 in significant strikes; Ricky Simon controlled for 00:28.
Round 3: Mario Bautista edged the striking 56-15 in significant strikes; Ricky Simon landed a takedown; Ricky Simon controlled for 01:01; Mario Bautista controlled for 00:14.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Mario Bautista winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:45 AM UTC
Phillip Hawes vs Brunno Ferreira
Middleweight
Phillip Hawes
45.2% · 2.21
VS
Brunno Ferreira
54.8% · 1.82
Winner: Brunno Ferreira · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:55)
Fight Statistics
Control — Phillip Hawes: 0:00 · Brunno Ferreira: 01:37
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Brunno Ferreira edged the striking 19-13 in significant strikes; Brunno Ferreira landed a takedown; Brunno Ferreira scored a knockdown; Brunno Ferreira controlled for 01:37.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:55 with Brunno Ferreira winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:15 AM UTC
Andrei Arlovski vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Heavyweight
Andrei Arlovski
17% · 5.88
VS
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
83% · 1.20
Winner: Waldo Cortes-Acosta · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Andrei Arlovski: 0:00 · Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (15-15 significant strikes).
Round 2: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 20-14 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 23-20 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Waldo Cortes-Acosta winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:35 PM UTC
Matthew Semelsberger vs Preston Parsons
Welterweight
Matthew Semelsberger
50.9% · 1.96
VS
Preston Parsons
49.1% · 2.04
Winner: Preston Parsons · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Matthew Semelsberger: 03:08 · Preston Parsons: 06:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Preston Parsons edged the striking 20-11 in significant strikes; Preston Parsons landed a takedown; Matthew Semelsberger controlled for 00:44; Preston Parsons controlled for 00:21.
Round 2: Preston Parsons edged the striking 17-9 in significant strikes; Preston Parsons landed 4 takedowns; Preston Parsons hunted a submission (1); Matthew Semelsberger controlled for 01:30; Preston Parsons controlled for 02:24.
Round 3: Preston Parsons edged the striking 10-8 in significant strikes; Preston Parsons landed 2 takedowns; Matthew Semelsberger hunted a submission (2); Preston Parsons hunted a submission (1); Matthew Semelsberger controlled for 00:54; Preston Parsons controlled for 03:41.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Preston Parsons winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:10 PM UTC
Marcus McGhee vs Gaston Bolanos
Bantamweight
Marcus McGhee
67.5% · 1.48
VS
Gaston Bolanos
32.5% · 3.08
Winner: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO · Round 2 (3:29)
Fight Statistics
Control — Marcus McGhee: 01:47 · Gaston Bolanos: 00:04
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Marcus McGhee edged the striking 35-14 in significant strikes; Marcus McGhee landed a takedown; Marcus McGhee controlled for 01:47; Gaston Bolanos controlled for 00:04.
Round 2: Marcus McGhee edged the striking 30-14 in significant strikes; Marcus McGhee scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:29 with Marcus McGhee winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:40 PM UTC
Farid Basharat vs Taylor Lapilus
Bantamweight
Farid Basharat
70.6% · 1.42
VS
Taylor Lapilus
29.4% · 3.40
Winner: Farid Basharat · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Farid Basharat: 06:58 · Taylor Lapilus: 00:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (14-14 significant strikes); Farid Basharat landed a takedown; Farid Basharat controlled for 01:37; Taylor Lapilus controlled for 00:02.
Round 2: Taylor Lapilus edged the striking 19-15 in significant strikes; Farid Basharat landed 2 takedowns; Farid Basharat controlled for 02:28.
Round 3: Farid Basharat edged the striking 13-7 in significant strikes; Farid Basharat landed 2 takedowns; Farid Basharat hunted a submission (1); Farid Basharat controlled for 02:53.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Farid Basharat winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 10:10 PM UTC
Westin Wilson vs Jean Silva
Featherweight
Westin Wilson
13.8% · 7.25
VS
Jean Silva
86.2% · 1.16
Winner: Jean Silva · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:12)
Fight Statistics
Control — Westin Wilson: 00:04 · Jean Silva: 00:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jean Silva edged the striking 25-11 in significant strikes; Jean Silva landed a takedown; Jean Silva scored a knockdown; Westin Wilson controlled for 00:04; Jean Silva controlled for 00:08.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:12 with Jean Silva winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 9:50 PM UTC
Nikolas Motta vs Tom Nolan
Lightweight
Nikolas Motta
26% · 3.85
VS
Tom Nolan
74% · 1.35
Winner: Nikolas Motta · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:03)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nikolas Motta: 00:09 · Tom Nolan: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Nikolas Motta edged the striking 21-12 in significant strikes; Nikolas Motta scored a knockdown; Nikolas Motta controlled for 00:09.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:03 with Nikolas Motta winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 9:15 PM UTC
Joshua van vs Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva
Flyweight
Joshua van
68.9% · 1.45
VS
Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva
31.1% · 3.22
Winner: Joshua van · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:31)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joshua van: 01:14 · Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva: 02:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva edged the striking 29-14 in significant strikes; Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva landed a takedown; Joshua van controlled for 00:06; Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva controlled for 00:42.
Round 2: Joshua van edged the striking 69-21 in significant strikes; Joshua van landed a takedown; Joshua van scored a knockdown; Joshua van controlled for 01:08; Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva controlled for 01:20.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:31 with Joshua van winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker | 79.7% (1.25) | 20.3% (4.93) |
| Jim Miller vs Gabriel Benitez | 57.9% (1.73) | 42.1% (2.38) |
| Ricky Simon vs Mario Bautista | 61.4% (1.63) | 38.6% (2.59) |
| Phillip Hawes vs Brunno Ferreira | 45.2% (2.21) | 54.8% (1.82) |
| Andrei Arlovski vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta | 17% (5.88) | 83% (1.20) |
| Matthew Semelsberger vs Preston Parsons | 50.9% (1.96) | 49.1% (2.04) |
| Marcus McGhee vs Gaston Bolanos | 67.5% (1.48) | 32.5% (3.08) |
| Farid Basharat vs Taylor Lapilus | 70.6% (1.42) | 29.4% (3.40) |
| Westin Wilson vs Jean Silva | 13.8% (7.25) | 86.2% (1.16) |
| Nikolas Motta vs Tom Nolan | 26% (3.85) | 74% (1.35) |
| Joshua van vs Miguel Felipe Bunes Da Silva | 68.9% (1.45) | 31.1% (3.22) |
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles