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WOW! Johnny Walker and Michel Pereira Put up an Incredible Show of Fighting Skills During Training Session

Published 10/02/2020, 1:44 AM EDT

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UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker and welterweight Michel Pereira were recently seen in the gym together sharpening their skills. The high flying KO artists from Brazil are amongst the most exciting and dynamic fighters in the sport as it stands. Moreover, they have won over a whole new fan base in the MMA community based on their in-cage athleticism and their ability to deliver chaos.

The video grab sees Pereira pull off his patented off-the cage wall flips coupled with acrobatics in general. These unorthodox techniques drilled in the gym extend to the cage as well.

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UFC highflyers- Johnny Walker and Michel Pereira: An overview

Johnny Walker was one of the most talked-about fighters on the UFC roster around a year removed. The Brazilian striker rose to prominence by accruing some flashy KO’s over Khalil Rountree, Justin Ledet, and Misha Cirkunov, in quick succession. Not to mention, he was the fastest to three wins in the company, earning the feat in just 105 days. Later, he lost the record to Khamzat Chimaev, who did the same in 66 days.

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Johnny Walker’s hype train would, unfortunately, be derailed as he lost two straight bouts, one by KO. However, he has since managed to re-enter the win column after finishing Ryan Span at UFC Fight Night 178.

The 24-11 fighter, Michel, has had plenty of ups and downs as a professional, but he never fails to entertain. The MMA community as a whole has come to expect wild antics from ‘Demolidor’ from the opening moments of the fight. Furthermore, the uncanny acrobatics he performs at times have led to unfortunate outcomes.

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He landed an illegal knee on aging veteran Diego Sanchez and the fight went against him. Although he is back in the win column, his unpredictable nature leads to questions whether he will ever reach title contention.

Also Watch: Johnny Walker crazy fighter highlights.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.
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