Johnny Walker suffers dislocated shoulder, but should return to training in four weeks

Walker (right) injured his shoulder while celebrating UFC 235. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook

It was just a scare! The Brazilian Johnny Walker, who injured his shoulder while celebrating his victory at UFC 235, only had a slight dislocation of the joint. The information was released by Lucas Lutkus, the athlete's manager.

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Although the Nevada Athletic Commission, the entity that sanctioned the event in Las Vegas, imposed a 180-day medical suspension on Walker, the Brazilian underwent examinations in the USA and the doctor requested only four weeks of rest before returning to training.

Even though the release happens in less than a month, it would be very unlikely that Johnny would be able to fight in the UFC London, on March 16, as he had requested at the press conference after the triumph. However, the Brazilian's second option is quite viable: a place in UFC 237, May 11th, in Rio de Janeiro.

Understand what happened.

Johnny Walker defeated the Latvian Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235, held last Saturday (02), just 36 seconds into the fight. After the triumph, the Brazilian threw himself into the octagon to make his traditional celebration with the 'worm dance'. However, when he fell to the ground, he ended up injuring his shoulder.

Watch Johnny Walker's knockout at UFC 235 and his frustrated celebration.

Watch Walker's 'Worm Dance'