Every fight of UFC 294 has turned out to be full of fireworks. From close decisions to phenomenal submissions and spectacular KOs, the event has had everything! However, Johnny Walker vs Magomed Ankalaev, one of the most exciting fights of the night, did not meet a similar fate.

Both Walker and Ankalaev are two of the most impressive light heavyweight fighters in the division. A winner of this fight was going to give us the next possible title challenger in the division. While some fans were backing the Brazilian for his impressive striking skills, others were with the Russian accomplished fighter. However, the fight did not go in anyone’s favor, as it was called off in the first round. Quickly, this drew reactions from some of the biggest MMA names, including Joe Rogan and Conor McGregor.

Joe Rogan blasts UFC for Johnny Walker vs Magomed Ankalaev

Just as Walker vs Ankalaev started, the latter landed a knee on Walker’s chin in the very first round. Instantly, the referee stopped the fight for a timeout. As Walker, who was affected by the knee, was recovering, a doctor came into the ring. Soon, the medical professional started a conversation with the referee. Before anyone could understand anything, the officials decided to call the fight off.

Apparently, it was because the medical professional deemed Walker unable to fight. Joe Rogan, who was watching the fight live, had some wild reactions to this event. Moreover, the popular podcast host deemed the knee illegal. “Oh! He just hit him with an illegal knee. He is okay though. It was a hard knee. That is on the jaw.”

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Moreover, Rogan criticized UFC’s decision to stop the fight. According to the 56-year-old, Johnny Walker should have been allowed to fight ahead. “Are they calling the fight off? I don’t understand,” he said. “He got hit with an illegal shot and he wants to keep going. Let it go, this is where formalities and all this stuff makes no sense. This is stupid, let them fight,” he added.

Conor McGregor wanted to see more of Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev

UFC megastar Conor McGregor was watching UFC 294 from his home. The Irishman had also posted a picture of his son enjoying the exciting PPV. Just as Walker vs Ankalaev stopped, ‘The Notorious’ made an intriguing tweet on X.

“Get it goin lads we love a brawl hahaha,” he wrote. Just like everybody else, the former UFC champ was also thrilled for this fight. Now, with an unfortunate end, fans have no idea about the fate of Walker vs. Magomed. Will they get a rematch? Will one of them get a title shot? The MMA world is waiting to find out.

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