Johnny Walker admitted that oxidation in the octagonor affected his performance in his recent fight.
Last Saturday in Shanghai, China, Walker got a brutal technical knockout in the second assault on Zhang Mingyang in the main event of UFC Shanghairecovering with a very necessary victory.
Walker had a complicated start, receiving strong blows both standing and on the ground, while struggling to organize an offensive in the first assault. But The second assault was different. A couple of strong kicks left Mingyang limpingand moments later he collapsed in the canvas.
Walker followed him to the ground, unleashing a relentless shower of punches and elbows that crumbled the “mountain tiger.” The referee finally intervened while Zhang rolled on his side, helpless, ending the fight while Walker's attack continued.
► Johnny Walker reveals why he didn't look good at the beginning against Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai
During the program after the fight at UFC Shanghai (via MMA Juckie), Johnny Walker reflected on his victory over Zhang Mingyang. The Brazilian hitter, who returned after a year of rest, admitted that the lack of rhythm in the octagon left him undecided and without rhythm in the first assault.
However, once the second assault began, Walker began to find his rhythm, connecting his blows with more confidence and finally taking control to ensure victory.
“I feel very good,” said Johnny Walker. “Only I need a little more time to deploy all my potential. It hadn't been fighting for a long time. A year, right? I became a little shy and distrustful. That's why I hugged him when I knocked him down. My demolition was not very effective. A long time without fighting. I lost the rhythm in everything.
«When the second assault began to accelerate a bit, I started to move a little better. I started to feel good in the fight. I said: “Well, now it's time to move on.” He gave me good blows and took my time to recover. It took three or five seconds to recover from the blows. Good and clean blows. I have a chin, bastards! This is work. I love it.
UFC Shanghai gave Johnny Walker his first victory Since he defeated the former aspiring to the title Anthony Smith by unanimous decision at UFC Charlotte in May 2023. He now has a record in an UFC of 8-6 with 1 no contest, highlighted by Victories for detention about Paul Craig and Khalil Rountree Jr.
