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A surprising shift in allegiances has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. Johnny Walker, once a member of Conor McGregor's team, has seemingly joined Khabib Nurmagomedov's training camp at AKA.
The Brazilian light heavyweight has faced a string of recent defeats, including a first-round knockout loss to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Saudi Arabia this past June. He now appears to be seeking a drastic change in fortune by training under the tutelage of the undefeated former champion.
Check out Johnny Walker's training with Khabib Nurmagomedov at AKA:
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Given the intense rivalry between McGregor and Nurmagomedov, Walker's decision to train with the Dagestani has caught many off guard:
One fan wrote:
“Don’t let conor see this”
Several others chimed in with a similar comment:
“Conor asking what has he contributed... When he is literally coaching and finding the future champions ..”
"Went from Conor’s team to khabib's team, interesting 👀”
“The same guy who said he’s team Conor and ready to take on team Khabib, is now training with Khabib 😂”
“He was in Conor's camp before. This guy 😂”
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
Johnny Walker's career arc in the UFC
Johnny Walker burst onto the UFC scene with a series of spectacular knockout victories, earning him comparisons to Jon Jones. His explosive fighting style and charismatic personality quickly made him a fan favorite.
The Brazilian light heavyweight's journey began on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018, where he secured a UFC contract with an impressive win. He carried this momentum into the octagon, scoring three consecutive first-round knockouts to capture the attention of the MMA world.
However, Walker's ascent was followed by a series of setbacks. Losses to top-tier opponents like Corey Anderson and Nikita Krylov derailed his championship aspirations. Despite these challenges, he managed to rebound with notable wins over Ryan Spann and Ion Cuțelaba.
