Johnny Walker celebrates his victory at UFC Xiangai. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India
Johnny Walker made a winning debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), or rather, a successful one with his right knee. The Brazilian faced Mick Parkin on the preliminary card of UFC 332 and, despite being 11 kg lighter than the Briton, knocked out his opponent with a spectacular knee strike.
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With the victory, Johnny Walker reached 23 career wins and inflicted Mick Parkin 's second professional defeat.
Johnny Walker knocks out rival with a cinematic knee strike.
The duel between Johnny Walker and Mick Parkin began cautiously. Both the Brazilian and the Briton relied mainly on low kicks. In this area, the Brazilian had the advantage, as his opponent even limped after receiving a blow to the calf.
Next, Parkin landed a cross that rocked Johnny Walker and then immediately sought to clinch. However, the Brazilian managed to reverse the position, adjusted his Muay Thai grip, landed an elbow strike on his opponent, and finished the fight with a spectacular knee strike that knocked the Briton unconscious.
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Jacobe Smith made short work of Bruce Whitehead at UFC 332. The American prospect entered the fight on the preliminary card and, despite suffering a low kick in the opening seconds, went on the offensive and finished the bout with a devastating knockout in the first few minutes.
With the victory, Jacobe Smith reached 13 wins in his career, marking his fourth victory in the UFC octagon.
Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
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