5 potential opponents for Johnny Walker after latest setback at UFC Vegas 48

#4. Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cuțelaba

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This potential matchup would have everyone marking their calendars. Ion Cuțelaba is possibly the most intense man alive and Johnny Walker is as care-free as can be. Personalities may clash here, but their fighting styles are rather similar and would guarantee fireworks in this matchup.

At only 28-years-old, 'The Hulk' has had 11 fights since his UFC debut in 2016. He has faced the likes of Magomed Ankalaev and the current light heavyweight champion, Glover Teixeira, among others.

Unable to win the pivotal matchups, Cuțelaba is still 4 spots below Walker in the rankings. With the Brazilian coming off two losses and Moldova's own winning his latest, it would make sense for them to meet in the middle and see who should be in the top 15.

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#3. Johnny Walker vs. Maxim Grishin

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Since his debut in 2020, Maxim Grishin has gone 2-2 in the company. Winning his last fight against William Knight, he showed that he's durable and can compete against some of the more feared strikers in the organization.

"Feared striker" also describes Johnny Walker, seeing as he's finished 83% of his fights by KO/TKO. This fight could be one that shows what either participant is made of. 'Maximus' has proved to be durable thus far with both of his losses coming by decision.

While it might not seem like the potential barn-burner that Walker's fights are usually advertised to be, either fighter could bring out the best in each other in what could be a technical 3-rounder.