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<h2>Johnny Walker's Triumph Over Zhang Mingyang</h2>
<p>Johnny Walker effectively halted the momentum of Zhang Mingyang during Saturday's UFC Shanghai main event, asserting that there was no foul play involved early in the match.</p>
<h2>Controversy Over Takedown</h2>
<p>In an interview with MMA Fighting, Walker explained that he wasn't pretending to initiate a glove touch before making a takedown attempt just two seconds into the bout. He stated, “We had practiced this a lot. I raised my hand because we had already touched gloves before starting. I aimed for a takedown rather than to touch gloves.”</p>
<h2>Strategic Wrestling Preparation</h2>
<p>Before the fight, Walker decided to shave his mustache, leaving a beard reminiscent of Khamzat Chimaev. He intended to focus on his wrestling skills during the event, noting, “That beard was a sign of my plan to work on wrestling at UFC Shanghai.”</p>
<h2>Facing Tough Competition</h2>
<p>Walker acknowledged Mingyang's toughness, stating, “He was coming off several wins and had a strong technical game. However, I attempted a takedown that didn’t go as planned.” He described the awkward takedown attempt before briefly grappling on the ground.</p>
<h2>Resilience and Recovery</h2>
<p>Despite taking some significant shots in the first round, Walker remained composed, revealing, “I was aware of my situation and managed to recover quickly. I circled away to breathe and recover without panicking.”</p>
<h2>Path to Victory</h2>
<p>In the second round, Walker found the key to victory with a calf kick that forced Mingyang to retreat. He followed with another kick that brought Mingyang down. “I noticed his reaction and knew it was effective,” he said. Walker relentlessly attacked but faced a tough opponent who continually attempted to rise.</p>
<h2>Post-Fight Ambitions</h2>
<p>After his victory, Walker called out former champion Jan Blachowicz and expressed his desire to fight again this year. He mentioned the possibility of participating in UFC's event in Brazil on October 11, saying, “I aim to fight again this year, possibly at UFC Rio or later on.”</p>
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