J. Walker has already had two fights in 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @johnnywalkerufc
Johnny Walker knocked out Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235, held last Saturday (02), in just 36 seconds. The result marked the Brazilian's second quick victory this year, but despite the busy start to the year, the light heavyweight promise still wants more. The fighter from Rio de Janeiro revealed that he wants to fight five more times in 2019.
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“I want to fight at least five more times this year, then I'll be happy. At least. I'm (ready), I don't have any injuries, I'm strong, healthy, young, I want to enjoy my age, soon when I get old I won't want to fight anymore (laughs)”, he said Johnny Walker.
While celebrating his victory at UFC 235, the Brazilian ended up injuring his shoulder. But, if he is recovered, he plans to fight in the UFC London, March 16th.
“It’s March 16th, in London, but I have to see if my shoulder will be 100%. Because there's no point in me showing up without being 100%. There will be UFC Rio too (May 11th), Gustafsson waiting for me in Sweden... With my shoulder ready, if it's nothing serious here, I'm ready and fight as quickly as possible. Just make an appointment and I’ll go”, concluded Walker.
At 26 years old, the Brazilian fought three times in Ultimate and won them all by knockout. Adding up the three performances, Walker remained in action for 2m49s. With the new victory at UFC 235, Johnny should leave 15th place in the light heavyweight rankings and be promoted to the top 10 in the category.
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