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‘They don’t want a boring champion’ - Walker glad Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev ended in draw

UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker doesn’t mind that his division will remain without a champion until January. After Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought to a split draw back at UFC 282, the Brazilian believes it was the best outcome possible for the promotion and the fans.

In an interview with Ag Fight, Walker explained his reasoning by claiming that both men are far too boring to be a good champion for the UFC. In fact, the SBG Ireland fighter is even happier that the promotion has decided to give the next title fight to a pair of fresh contenders in former champion Glover Teixeira and DWCS alum Jamahal Hill.