"I'm ready to fight the next level fighters, and become a high level [fighter] too. After a lot of years of experience, I understand what I need and what it takes to be the best. And today I live in the best place, I have the best training partners, the best coaches, best everything, so now I can compete against the best."
"It's not about getting knocked out often. Everybody can get knocked out, just if you take the right punch in the right moment. There's no iron chin. It's just about time and accuracy. Whatever happens, who lands first on the right spot, [the other fighter] is going to sleep."
"With a win over Reyes, I believe I could be in the title picture. Win streaks are not everything. I've been number five, and I've never had the opportunity for fight for the title shot yet. But I know my potential."
Johnny Walker, with a record of 22-9, is set to face Dominick Reyes at UFC 327. After relocating to Las Vegas and training at Xtreme Couture, Walker aims to fight three times in 2026. He emphasizes his journey of self-discovery in fighting, stating he now has the best training environment. Walker acknowledges Reyes' past knockouts but believes that anyone can be knocked out with the right timing. A victory over Reyes could position Walker for a title shot, despite his previous ranking not leading to one.
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