Know all details about the UFC Vegas 84, which took place inside the UFC Apex Facility including the main event winner, fight card results, bonus prize winners, & payouts
Magomed Ankalev claimed victory over Johnny Walker with a powerful knockout in the second round, concluding UFC Vegas 84 on Saturday. After a disappointing no-contest in their initial meeting in October, Ankalev eagerly awaited a rematch and seized the opportunity when it arose. Applying continuous pressure in the second round, Ankalev delivered a potent right hook directly to Walker’s jaw.
UFC Vegas 84 2024 payouts, purse, salary, Magomed Ankalev vs Johnny Walker winner, fight card results, bonus prize money winners list
The score has been settled 😤
Magomed Ankalaev puts an end to this one with a second round KO! #UFCVegas84 pic.twitter.com/Z2fnsp3N4i
— UFC (@ufc) January 14, 2024
UFC Vegas 84 salaries, purse details, & net payout of all fighters
According to reports, headline performers at UFC Vegas 84 are projected to be the highest-earning athletes, with Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker expected to receive compensation exceeding $250,000 individually. Ankalaev had previously earned nearly $800,000 in his bout against Jan Blachowicz, potentially making this Walker’s most substantial payout.
Meanwhile, lightweight division fighters Jim Miller and Andrei Arlovski will pocket nearly $221,000 each. Other fighters with notable earnings include Ricky Simon ($76,000) and Gabriel Benitez ($61,000). UFC Vegas 84 will see the distribution of more than $1.5 million in salaries, incentives, & bonuses. Meanwhile, around $165,000 of this sum will contribute to the UFC’s incentive pay policy.
UFC Vegas 84 full fight card results, main event winner, & bonus award winners
Despite Walker’s initial aggression and attempts for an explosive finish with various shots, Ankalev remained composed against the Brazilian’s fiery start. He skillfully avoided Walker’s best strikes while showcasing his own kicking game. Following this, Ankalev swiftly landed an uppercut that inflicted substantial damage to Walker’s nose, prompting referee Marc Goddard to step in and halt the fight at 2:42 of the second round.
This victory extended Ankalev’s undefeated streak to 11 fights, which includes a draw with Jan Blachowicz and the prior no-contest against Walker. While Jamahal Hill will likely be the next opponent for the UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, Ankalev’s impressive performance may have thrust him into the title conversation.
we examine the fight card results and bonus award winners from the UFC Vegas 84:
- Main Event Result: Magomed Ankalaev defeated Johnny Walker via KO
- Fight of the Night: NA
- Performance of the Night: Magomed Ankalaev, Jim Miller, Brunno Ferreira, and Marcus McGhee
| Main Card (ESPN+) | |||||
| Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
| Light Heavyweight | Magomed Ankalaev | Johnny Walker | KO | 2 | 2:42 |
| Lightweight | Jim Miller | Gabriel Benítez | Submission | 3 | 3:25 |
| Bantamweight | Mario Bautista | Ricky Simón | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Middleweight | Brunno Ferreira | Phil Hawes | KO | 1 | 4:55 |
| Heavyweight | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Andrei Arlovski | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Preliminary card (ESPN+) | |||||
| Welterweight | Preston Parsons | Matthew Semelsberger | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Bantamweight | Marcus McGhee | Gastón Bolaños | TKO | 2 | 3:29 |
| Bantamweight | Farid Basharat | Taylor Lapilus | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Featherweight | Jean Silva | Westin Wilson | TKO | 1 | 4:12 |
| Lightweight | Nikolas Motta | Tom Nolan | TKO | 1 | 1:03 |
| Flyweight | Joshua Van | Felipe Bunes | TKO | 2 | 4:31 |