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Johnny Walker Blames Former Coach For Corey Anderson Loss

Things didn’t go Johnny Walker’s way in his last outing this past November. Walker suffered a first-round TKO loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden. It was a stunning defeat for the young Brazilian prospect, who was streaking through the light heavyweight division, and likely could’ve received an early title opportunity […]

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Things didn’t go Johnny Walker’s way in his last outing this past November. Walker suffered a first-round TKO loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden.

It was a stunning defeat for the young Brazilian prospect, who was streaking through the light heavyweight division, and likely could’ve received an early title opportunity against Jon Jones with an explosive finish over Anderson. However, it was Anderson who left with the big win instead.

Speaking in a new interview with “The Schmo,” Walker revealed that some issues with his coaching staff led to his downfall against Anderson. Now, he’s looking at a move to Tristar with the likes of Firas Zahabi. (H/T MMA Mania)

”I don’t accept this loss because I can beat him,” Walker said. “I know that. But I had a little problem during the fight, fight week as well, before the fight some stress with my team. So I learned a lot and it’s not going to happen again. I don’t train with my old coach any more because the problem is with him. 

“During fight week he stressed me out twice and before the fight he almost hurt my shoulder because he don’t know how to hold the pad properly. We don’t match too well on fight week. For a long time I start having these, you know, because we live together, about respect as well. Somethings are not getting met. So now I have no coach and I’m trying to go to Tristar and look for a new coach and new experience and new guys. And I’m ready to restart again.”

Now, Walker will take on Nikita Krylov at UFC Brasilia in March. Ahead of the matchup, he’s working on all aspects of his game to ensure he doesn’t see the same result as his last outing in Madison Square Garden.

“I’m gonna work in everything,” Walker said. “Wrestling, jiu jitsu, strike, box, everything that I can work. I always learn and improve myself everyday. So I’ll be better and I’ll be back. Soon. The 14th of March. Brazil. My time to get the bonus of the night again.”

What do you think of Walker pinning his loss against Anderson on his former coach?

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Johnny Walker Blames Former Coach For Corey Anderson Loss

Things didn’t go Johnny Walker’s way in his last outing this past November. Walker suffered a first-round TKO loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden. It was a stunning defeat for the young Brazilian prospect, who was streaking through the light heavyweight division, and likely could’ve received an early title opportunity […]

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Things didn’t go Johnny Walker’s way in his last outing this past November. Walker suffered a first-round TKO loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden.

It was a stunning defeat for the young Brazilian prospect, who was streaking through the light heavyweight division, and likely could’ve received an early title opportunity against Jon Jones with an explosive finish over Anderson. However, it was Anderson who left with the big win instead.

Speaking in a new interview with “The Schmo,” Walker revealed that some issues with his coaching staff led to his downfall against Anderson. Now, he’s looking at a move to Tristar with the likes of Firas Zahabi. (H/T MMA Mania)

”I don’t accept this loss because I can beat him,” Walker said. “I know that. But I had a little problem during the fight, fight week as well, before the fight some stress with my team. So I learned a lot and it’s not going to happen again. I don’t train with my old coach any more because the problem is with him. 

“During fight week he stressed me out twice and before the fight he almost hurt my shoulder because he don’t know how to hold the pad properly. We don’t match too well on fight week. For a long time I start having these, you know, because we live together, about respect as well. Somethings are not getting met. So now I have no coach and I’m trying to go to Tristar and look for a new coach and new experience and new guys. And I’m ready to restart again.”

Now, Walker will take on Nikita Krylov at UFC Brasilia in March. Ahead of the matchup, he’s working on all aspects of his game to ensure he doesn’t see the same result as his last outing in Madison Square Garden.

“I’m gonna work in everything,” Walker said. “Wrestling, jiu jitsu, strike, box, everything that I can work. I always learn and improve myself everyday. So I’ll be better and I’ll be back. Soon. The 14th of March. Brazil. My time to get the bonus of the night again.”

What do you think of Walker pinning his loss against Anderson on his former coach?

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UFC Rio Rancho Poster Released (Photo)

The official UFC Rio Rancho poster has been revealed for the February 15 event, which takes place from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. In the main event of the night, light heavyweights Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will go head-to-head. The winner could very well be looking at an opportunity […]

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The official UFC Rio Rancho poster has been revealed for the February 15 event, which takes place from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

In the main event of the night, light heavyweights Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will go head-to-head. The winner could very well be looking at an opportunity at the 205-pound championship next. Also, in the co-main event, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira will go head-to-head.

You can check out the UFC Rio Rancho poster, which was released on the Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion’s Instagram page, below.

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UFC Rio Rancho Card:

  • Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz
  • Diego Sanchez vs. Michel Pereira
  • Devin Clark vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov
  • Montana De La Rosa vs. Mara Romero Borella
  • Brok Weaver vs. Kazula Vargas
  • Lando Vannata vs. Yancy Medeiros
  • John Dodson vs. Nathaniel Wood
  • Jim Miller vs. Scott Holtzman
  • Rogerio Bontorin vs. Ray Borg
  • Casey Kenney vs. Merab Dvalishvili
  • Macy Chiasson vs. Nicco Montano
  • Mark De La Rosa vs. Raulian Paiva

What do you think of the UFC Rio Rancho poster?

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Anthony Smith: Blachowicz & “Coward” Corey Anderson Turned Me Down

Anthony Smith will not be able to attack Corey Anderson inside the Octagon anytime soon, but that is not stopping Smith from unloading on him in his personal time. Anthony Smith believed that the road to a title shot for Corey Anderson ran through him….

Anthony Smith will not be able to attack Corey Anderson inside the Octagon anytime soon, but that is not stopping Smith from unloading on him in his personal time. Anthony Smith believed that the road to a title shot for Corey Anderson ran through him. Apparently, Anderson begged to differ, with the #5-ranked light heavyweight […]

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Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz 2 Targeted For UFC New Mexico

Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz could serve as the UFC New Mexico headliner in 2020. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Anderson vs. Blachowicz II is in the works for a UFC event in New Mexico on Feb. 15. Okamoto noted that this light heavyweigh…

Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz could serve as the UFC New Mexico headliner in 2020. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Anderson vs. Blachowicz II is in the works for a UFC event in New Mexico on Feb. 15. Okamoto noted that this light heavyweight clash may determine who gets dibs on the next 205-pound title […]

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Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz In Works For UFC New Mexico Headliner

Corey Anderson won’t be getting the next crack at the light heavyweight title. However, he might just be getting a shot at the No. 1-contender’s spot. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is working on finalizing a fight between Anderson and Jan Blachowicz to headline UFC New Mexico in February. Anderson comes off of […]

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Corey Anderson won’t be getting the next crack at the light heavyweight title.

However, he might just be getting a shot at the No. 1-contender’s spot. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is working on finalizing a fight between Anderson and Jan Blachowicz to headline UFC New Mexico in February.

Anderson comes off of a big first-round TKO win over Johnny Walker on the featured UFC 244 preliminary bout of the night. With the win, Anderson extended his win streak to four. Now, he’ll take on Blachowicz, another man who has looked very impressive inside the Octagon as of late.

Blachowicz is on a two-fight win streak after knocking out Luke Rockhold in July at UFC 239. The Polish powerhouse finished the ex-middleweight champ in the second round with a thunderous uppercut. In his last bout, Blachowicz thwarted another middleweight’s debut at 205 pounds, taking out Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the UFC Sao Paulo headliner. Blachowicz won the scrap via split decision after a fairly uneventful 25 minutes.

The matchup between Anderson and Blachowicz certainly makes sense at this point in time. They’ll likely challenge the winner of Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, which headlines UFC 247 in February.

Who do you think takes a bout between Anderson and Blachowicz?

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