All articles tagged with #johnny walker
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Johnny Walker denied faking a glove touch at UFC Shanghai, asserting he aimed for a takedown and believed he broke Zhang Mingyang's leg with a kick, leading to his victory. He emphasized his resilience and plans to fight again later this year.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Johnny Walker, an underdog in UFC Shanghai, secured a TKO victory over Zhang Mingyang after a tough fight, highlighting his resilience and confidence despite a recent winless streak. He emphasized his experience fighting top contenders and expressed readiness for future matches, celebrating his return to winning form.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Johnny Walker achieved a significant upset at UFC Shanghai by knocking out Zhang Mingyang in the second round, ending Zhang's 12-fight win streak and his homecoming fight. Meanwhile, Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega in the co-main event, securing a unanimous decision victory and calling for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. The event featured notable performances across various weight classes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
The UFC returned to Shanghai with Johnny Walker delivering a surprising second-round TKO victory over Zhang Mingyang, prompting discussions on his future and a potential callout of Jan Blachowicz, while Aljamain Sterling's dominant win over Brian Ortega raises questions about Ortega's UFC future and the event's standout moments.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ESPN
Johnny Walker ended Zhang Mingyang's 12-fight winning streak with a second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai, marking a significant upset and comeback, while other fights included Sterling's dominant win over Ortega and Pavlovich's victory over Cortes-Acosta.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Johnny Walker defeated Zhang Mingyang via second-round TKO at UFC Shanghai, with Zhang showing strong early aggression but ultimately succumbing to Walker’s strikes after a leg injury in the second round.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Johnny Walker ended a losing streak with a knockout victory over Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai, after landing two damaging leg kicks that led to a TKO in the second round.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by UFC.com
UFC Fight Night in Shanghai features a main event between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, with co-main fights including Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling, airing early in the morning and available on ESPN+ in the US.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by UFC.com
UFC Shanghai featured a main event between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, with Uran Satybaldiev securing a submission victory over Diyar Nurgozhay. The event was streamed live on ESPN+ with results and interviews updated throughout the night.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by UFC.com
UFC Shanghai featured a main event between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, with Sterling defeating Ortega by unanimous decision in the co-main event, and Pavlovich, Sumudaerji, and Nueralji securing notable wins. The event showcased intense fights and significant performances across divisions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Zhang Mingyang predicts that Alex Pereira may lack motivation in his upcoming rematch against Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight title, believing that Pereira's wealth might be affecting his drive. Zhang is preparing for his own UFC main event against Johnny Walker, viewing it as a crucial step toward a title shot, and expects an aggressive fight with a finish.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by UFC.com
The official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang feature Johnny Walker at 206 lbs and Zhang Mingyang at 205 lbs, with other bouts including Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling at catchweight, Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and others scheduled for Saturday.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos signed outside linebacker Garrett Nelson and placed rookie Johnny Walker on injured reserve during training camp, with Nelson bringing college and brief NFL experience to the team.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Mania
Johnny Walker suffered a crushing knockout loss to Ankalaev at UFC Vegas 84, leaving him in need of regrouping. Despite previous talk of moving up to the 265-pound division, he is likely to stick around the Light Heavyweight division for now. A potential matchup against Volkan Oezdemir could be on the horizon, offering a chance for Walker to regain confidence and work his way back up the rankings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Mania
Johnny Walker plans to win the 205-pound belt and eventually move up to the Heavyweight division, citing his size and power. He faces Magomed Ankalaev in a rematch at UFC Vegas 84, aiming to continue his unbeaten streak and work his way up the rankings. Walker reflects on the controversial "No Contest" from their previous fight and acknowledges the doctor's decision to stop the bout. Ankalaev, on a nine-fight unbeaten streak, is focused on finishing this chapter with Walker, making their upcoming bout highly anticipated.