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Dominick Reyes defends action-starved victory over Johnny Walker at UFC 327
TL;DR
Dominick Reyes won a split decision against Johnny Walker at UFC 327, but the fight was criticized for lack of action and excitement. The bout, held in Miami, left fans disappointed as both fighters failed to deliver meaningful offense.
Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker was a forgettable affair. | Getty/UFC
While Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker seemed like a surefire candidate to deliver a spectacular finish, the light heavyweight bout did not meet expectations.
Reyes defeated Walker in a forgettable split decision on the UFC 327 main card on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The contest drew boos from a restless audience as both fighters offered llittle in the way of meaningful offense over the course of the 15-minute affair.
Reyesâ last three UFC victories had all come via knockout or technical knockout, but the former 205-pound title challenger defended his performance, citing his opponentâs finishing potential.
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"He's super dangerous, so if I go crazy, I'm going to run into something," Reyes said at a post-fight media scrum (transcription via
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker fight at UFC 327?
Dominick Reyes won the fight by split decision.
Why was the Reyes vs. Walker fight criticized by fans?
The fight was criticized for being action-starved and failing to meet expectations, resulting in boos from the audience.