Walker blames former coach for loss to Corey Anderson: 'It stressed me out the week of the fight”

J. Walker (left) in defeat to C. Anderson (right). Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC

The light heavyweight (up to 93kg.), Johnny Walker, emerged in Ultimate as one of the great Brazilian promises within the organization. However, a tough defeat for Corey anderson No. UFC 244 It fell like a bucket of cold water on the combatant. After just over two months, the athlete explained the setback to a mistake on the part of his coach during the week of the event. In an interview with 'The Schmo', Johnny spoke about the incident.

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“I don't accept defeat, because I know I can beat him (Corey anderson). I had a problem during the fight. A problem during combat week. I had stress with my team. So, I learned a lot and it won't happen again. I will no longer train with my last coach because the problem is with him”, declared the Brazilian.

Without specifying the disagreement, Walker, who did not expose who was responsible for the incident, spoke again about how much the incident directly influenced his performance against Corey.

“During the fight week, he (coach) stressed me twice and before the duel (too). He almost hurt my shoulder because he didn't know how to hold the trimmer correctly. We didn't match up very well during fight week. For a long time, I started to have this, you know, because we live together, also about respect. Some things are not being fulfilled. So now I don't have a coach. And I’m ready to start again,” he concluded.

.After three performances with meteoric knockouts, it didn't take long for Johnny Walker emerged as one of the great names in the light heavyweight division. At the UFC 244In November, however, the fall came. Johnny succumbed to the force of Corey anderson and suffered the organization's first defeat. The athlete is now looking to get back on his feet and get back on track towards fighting for the belt.