UFC Las Vegas 48 warm-up: Remember all of Johnny Walker's Ultimate victories

J. Walker returns to the Octagon at UFC Las Vegas 48. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @johhnywalker

In his first main fight in Ultimate, Johnny Walker delivered a disappointing fight against his compatriot Thiago Marreta. However, it was not through boring duels that the Brazilian light heavyweight (up to 93kg) gained prominence within the organization. Warming up for the UFC Las Vegas 48, the SUPER FIGHTS reminds the reader of all the victories of the Rio athlete in the most famous octagon in the world.

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In August 2018, Johnny participated in the reality show 'Contender Series' to fight for a place on the organization's roster. Against his compatriot Luiz Henrique 'Frankestein', Walker won the unanimous decision of the judges and secured his contract with the biggest MMA company in the world.

THE PREMIERE

Walker's debut in Ultimate was overwhelming. At UFC Buenos Aires, which took place in November 2018, the Brazilian knocked out the North American in a stunning manner Khalil rountree in less than 2 minutes of combat. Making use of his greater reach, the Brazilian athlete abused elbows in the clinch to take his rival to the canvas and emerge victorious.

Just under three months later, Walker returned to the octagon, this time, to face Justin Ledet. One of the members of the UFC Fortaleza card, the athlete from Rio needed just 15 seconds to beat his second rival in the company. With just one blow thrown, Ledet went to the ground and the Brazilian needed a few blows before the judge interrupted.

With two quick knockouts in two fights, the Brazilian gained great prominence in the organization and was selected for the first numbered event of his career. However, at UFC 235, in front of Misha Cirkunov, the scenario was the same as their previous clashes. With just 36 seconds, the carioca landed a spectacular flying knee on his opponent and sent him to the knockout in an overwhelming way.

THE 'TURBULENCE'

C. Anderson took away J. Walker's undefeated record in the UFC Photo: Instagram/@ufc

With three consecutive victories without at least getting past the first round, Walker faced (and stopped) his main challenge in the organization until then. Faced with the sharp wrestling of the 'doorman' Corey anderson, the Brazilian was unable to develop his striking and suffered from his own poison when he was knocked out in the initial stage. About four months after the loss to Anderson, Johnny was nullified by Nikita Krylov and was defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges.

THE RETURN TO VICTORIES

No UFC Las Vegas 11, in front of Ryan spann, Johnny Walker he washed his soul and recovered from the bad sequence he had been facing in his career. With his 'traditional method', the fighter from Belford Roxo (RJ) achieved another knockout in the first round and once again became a standout in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).

With the spotlight once again focused on himself, Jhonny got his first main fight of his career. In front of the also knockout artist Thiago Marreta, the duel disappointed MMA fans and after 25 minutes of little action, the former division challenger emerged victorious.

To erase the bad impression left in his last duel, Walker will have the challenge of facing the equally dangerous Jamahal hill. The confrontation will headline the UFC Las Vegas 48, which will take place next Saturday (19). The show will be held at the Apex, in Las Vegas (USA).