Johnny Walker is again residence, spending time together with his household after a brutal knockout loss Saturday to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC on ABC 6 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The knockout loss was Walker’s second in as many appearances and he admits it has him rethinking what modifications he could make in order to forestall a third-straight.
“I’m good. Just a bit scratch on my lips,” Walker stated in a video posted to his Intagram account on Sunday. “… I simply arrived at residence with my little champ. It wasn’t a very good night time for me. I don’t know what occurred. I’m going to have to determine and watch the fights once more and see what I did. I don’t suppose I really feel my head in the suitable place for the battle. I used to be feeling superb. (I had) a very good camp. I felt actually sturdy. Every part was good.
“The (weight) minimize was a bit bit onerous, however as all the time. I simply didn’t discover myself there within the battle. However a very powerful factor is right here, my little child. I got here again protected for him. I’m going to take care of him and are available again stronger. I’ll take time with my household, get pleasure from my spouse, my child. … I’ll come again stronger.”
Walker (21-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) was brutalized by a collection of Oezdemir punches that ended the battle at 2:28 of Spherical 1. The ultimate follow-up blow turned Walker stiff as a board. Walker sat on the stool for the ultimate resolution studying by Bruce Buffer, as his nostril gushed blood.
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