UFC 244: Corey Anderson Halts The Rise of Johnny Walker

Corey Anderson took a huge step towards a title shot tonight, by taking out rising light-heavyweight Johnny Walker in the first round.

Anderson takes out Walker

Walker stuffed a takedown attempt from Anderson not long in, but moments later, the latter floored the surging light-heavyweight with a combo. Anderson swarmed in with more shots, but Walker managed to weather the storm…for a bit.

Walker got back to his feet, but after Anderson tagged him with another booming right, the fight was called. Massive, massive win for Anderson.

UFC 244 results

Here are the results so far for UFC 244, which is taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Corey Anderson def. Johnny Walker via TKO (punches) R1, 2:07

Shane Burgos def. Makwan Amirkhani via TKO (punches) R3, 4:32

Edmen Shahbazyan def. Brad Tavares via KO (headkick) R1, 2:27

Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Andrei Arlovski via KO (punches) R1, 0:29

Katlyn Chookagian def. Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lyman Good def. Chance Rencountre via TKO (strikes) R3, 2:03

Hakeem Dawodu def. Julio Arce via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)