“Someone get bro an airfryer” – Conor McGregor’s teammate doesn’t microwave food because it takes nutrients away

Discover Johnny Walker's unique lifestyle, training at SBG Ireland with Conor McGregor's coach, and the controversy surrounding his bout with Ankalaev as he eyes a light heavyweight title shot.

“Someone get bro an airfryer” – Conor McGregor’s teammate doesn’t microwave food because it takes nutrients away

Johnny Walker trains at Conor McGregor's gym (Image via: IMAGO, X/UFC)

Johnny Walker is one of the eccentric fighters in the UFC. His recent fight against Magomed Ankalaev ended in controversy after the doctor’s decision after an illegal knee. After suffering setbacks, Walker relocated to Ireland to train under John Kavanagh, the head coach of Conor McGregor, at SBG Ireland. Walker even married from Ireland recently.

Training at SBG Ireland under Kavanagh would automatically mean that he is a teammate of “The Notorious” Conor McGregor. Walker is known for his eccentric performances inside and outside the cage. Interestingly, before his bout against Ankalaev, Walker gave an exclusive interview to TNT Sports. He revealed his desire to become a champion and that he did not care about anything else including food. This is what he said about his preparation for the bout against Ankalaev:

I just care about my performance, about my career. Everything that I do is for performance. I have good sleep. The food... like, I stopped using a microwave because I said, 'Maybe microwaves take the nutrients out of the food or something.' I don't know. I eat cold food, I don't care. I care about my performance. So, they can expect the best version of J.
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Fans on social media took notice of Walker saying that he did not use microwave ovens, which was met with hilarious reactions. What Walker actually meant was that he was living a perfectly healthy lifestyle before his bout. Nevertheless, the fight against Ankalaev ended in controversy as it ended in a No Contest.

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Before his No Contest against Ankalaev, he was riding a three-fight win streak at light heavyweight. The light heavyweight title is on the line in the upcoming UFC 295 PPV, where Alex Pereira will take on former champion Jiri Prochazka. A win at UFC 294 could have put Walker as a number one contender, but hope is not last as the promotion is keen on rebooking the Ankalaev vs. Walker bout in the immediate future.

Fans react to Johnny Walker not microwaving food because it takes nutrients away

Social media reacted to Johnny Walker’s revelation about avoiding microwaves for fear of nutrient loss. This dietary preference of the UFC light heavyweight fighter has stirred discussions among fans. Known for his eccentric personality and approach to the sport, it is no surprise to see Walker say something like this.

Johnny Walker (Image via: X/UFC)

Fans’ reactions varied from support to skepticism. While some fans praise Walker for his focus on nutrition, others question the scientific basis of his stance. See how the fans reacted to it below:

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Johnny Walker is presumed to quickly return to the octagon after the controversial No Contest at UFC 294. Many are calling for an immediate rebooking of the fight against Magomed Ankalaev. However, Ankalaev’s alleged ties with Ramzan Kadyrov do not allow him to set foot on US soil. Nevertheless, fans can quickly expect Walker back in the octagon.

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