J. Walker is a Brazilian standout in the UFC light heavyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Johnny Walker believes that his new title race begins at UFC Shanghai, scheduled for next Saturday (23). Scheduled to face Zhang Mingyang In the main fight, the Brazilian believes that a resounding victory against the home team could put him a few steps ahead in the fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg).
In an interview with UFC Brazil, Walker revealed that, if he wins, he intends to fight again in 2025, preferably against a top-5 opponent. The fighter believes that two or three wins will be enough to secure a title shot.
"I want to fight one more time this year, if I can. Against someone in the Top 5... I'll finish two fights, show that I'm here to get the title shot again. I believe that with two or three wins at most, I can already talk about the belt. I've already gotten close to the belt three times. I'll go one more time, and this time, it will work," he said. Johnny Walker.
Signed through the Contender Series, the Brazilian impressed upon his arrival in the UFC, he won three consecutive knockout victories before suffering his first loss in the organization. He currently has two knockout losses in his last three appearances, in addition to one no-contest.
Meanwhile, Zhang Mingyang is going through a great phase. Undefeated in the UFC, the Chinese fighter is on a streak of 11 consecutive victories, all of which were decided in the first round.
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