“What an incredible specimen” – Fans shocked as Johnny Walker pulls off ‘gravity-defying’ flying knee

Johnny Walker is a rising star in the UFC. A new footage of the fighter attempting a flying knee shocks fans.

“What an incredible specimen” – Fans shocked as Johnny Walker pulls off ‘gravity-defying’ flying knee

Johnny Walker's gravity defying flying knee (Image Sources - Twitter)

Brazilian mixed martial artist Johnny Walker is considered one of the most talented fighters in the UFC. The light heavyweight division contender has gained popularity throughout the years in the roster. He has amassed a record of 20 wins and 7 losses in his professional UFC career. Walker has fought formidable opponents like Paul Craig and Ion Cutelaba and emerged victorious. Recently, the fighter went viral on Twitter due to his flying knee technique.

A flying knee in MMA is one of the hardest things to attempt in the sport. Originating from Muay Thai, the technique is a finisher and is perfected by only a few fighters in the UFC. Contenders like Jorge Masvidal and Cory Sandhagen have met success on finishing their opponents with the technique. However, Johnny Walker elevated it by attempting a brutal flying knee technique.

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Johnny Walker’s flying knees are known to be a deadly weapon for his opponents. At UFC 239, Walker finished his opponent, Misha Cirkunov, with the technique. On his social media platforms, the Brazilian fighter can be witnessed efficiently practicing the technique. Although fans thought his skillset is on the flying knee is limited, Walker managed to top their expectations.

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A Twitter post of stills on Johnny Walker’s flying knee technique went viral. The tweet contains three pictures of Johnny reclining and a kick with the knee. However, the main point of attraction was the height that the Brazilian reached via his kick.

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Fans surprised witnessing Johnny Walker’s unique flying knee technique

Johnny Walker (Image Source - MMA Fighting)
Johnny Walker (Image Source – MMA Fighting)

Light heavyweight division fighter Johnny Walker has flourished in his career in the UFC. The fighter is known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background coming into MMA. However, his striking skills are no laughing matter. Throughout his career, it is evident that the fighter is a masterful striker. His attempts at striking have not been a failure in the octagon as he had won a lot of fights via knockout.

The fighter was the talk of the town recently as he attempted a unique flying knee. The Brazilian fighter who is six feet and six inches tall attempted a jump taller than him and achieved it. All while perfecting a great flying knee. These training images were posted by the popular Twitter account ‘MMA Orbit’ with the caption, “Johnny Walker defies gravity ??“

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These images shocked fans as the distance of the jump was an impressive attempt by Johnny Walker. One fan went on to tweet, “Wow. What an incredible specimen.” This is a testament to the skills that the Brazilian fighter possesses. Johnny Walker is set to fight Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night.

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