Magomed Ankalaev-Johnny Walker Rematch to Headline UFC Card on Jan. 13

Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker will attempt to settle some unfinished business in the headliner of an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Jan. 13.

John Kavanagh, Walker’s coach, announced the pairing on"The MMA Hour," and it was later confirmed by MMAjunkie.com. The card hasn’t been announced by the Las Vegas-based promotion, so it doesn’t have an official location or venue as of yet.

The first meeting between Ankalaev and Walker ended in controversial fashion at UFC 294. After Ankalaev landed an illegal knee on his opponent in the opening stanza, a cageside physician was called in to examine Walker. After a series of questions, the fight was waved off — much to the displeasure of both combatants.

It was the second straight disappointing outcome for Ankalaev, who battled Jan Blachowicz to a majority draw with the vacant light heavyweight title on the line at UFC 282. As a result, the belt remained vacant, and both Ankalaev and Blachowicz were bypassed for the next title shot. Prior to those two fights, the Gorets Fight Team member had won nine consecutive bouts in UFC competition.

Walker, meanwhile, had bested Ion Cutelaba, Paul Craig and Anthony Smith in succession before the no contest. The Brazilian has endured his ups and downs in the Octagon, winning his first three appearances inside of a round before dropping four of his next five fights. He owns a 7-4 record under the UFC banner overall.