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The UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida delivered a night filled with thrilling matches and showcased some incredible talent. Among the standout performers of the evening was Johnny Walker. He faced off against Anthony Smith and emerged victorious with a clear unanimous decision.

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However, while Walker‘s performance was widely acclaimed, it did generate mixed reactions from some spectators. Many fans criticized the fight because they thought the display of skills was not very refined. But Conor McGregor, never one to shy away from voicing his opinions, came to Walker‘s defense quickly.

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Conor McGregor praises Johnny Walker’s fight

Notably, Walker hones his skills at SBG Ireland. This is the same gym where the legendary Conor McGregor trains. Also, Paradigm Sports manages both McGregor and Walker, building another connection between the two athletes. One major criticism came from a verified profile called Martial Mind, expressing disappointment in the fight between Walker and Smith.

Disagreeing with Martial Mind’s assessment, McGregor praised Walker‘s technique. Moreover, he highlighted Walker’s ability to track and pin Smith’s head while acknowledging Smith‘s decision to go down to an ankle pick attempt to avoid further damage. McGregor even applauded both fighters for their skills.

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“Disagree. That’s real nice tracking and pinning of the head here by Walker, and coincidentally, nice decision making by Smith to go down to the ankle pick attempt as if he hadn’t he’d have been stopped cold here if he stays on the feet. Good all round imo. Congrats Paradigms Johnny Walker and Coach Kav! SBG clean sweep this week. Another one!”

Conor McGregor fires off on a fan!

As the conversation continued, a fan chimed in, expressing their discontent with the fight. The fan simply stated – “that sh*t was *ss“. Quickly, McGregor fired back, dismissing the fan’s opinion and questioning their understanding of the sport.

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He emphasized that both fighters displayed sound decision-making abilities until the end, and he personally enjoyed the fight. McGregor then criticized fair-weather fans who quickly change their tune based on the outcome of a single fight, rather than appreciating the overall efforts of the athletes.

“You know nada. End of round 3. Both still with correct decision making faculties. I liked it. You are the type, the next fight one of these scores a KO win, ‘OMG the best ever the lhw division is on fire, la da da da’ the usual fair-weather sh*te.”

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While opinions may vary, it is clear that Johnny Walker‘s performance in the UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida left a lasting impression.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time. Sushant’s impactful style of writing has earned him a mention from boxing champion turned MMA star Claressa Shields. He is a constant presence in the live coverage team, updating the fans with all the latest news from live events in real time. In his free time, Sushant trains in combat sports and powerlifting. He is an accomplished powerlifter with silver and bronze medals at the State level. You can reach out to him at

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