Johnny Walker reacts to Nikita Krylov loss: Going three rounds revealed the holes in my game

It’s back to the drawing board for Johnny Walker.

After an incredible run to start out his UFC tenure, Walker (17-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has dropped his last two in a row, most recently, a unanimous decision loss to Nikita Krylov this past weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 28 in Brasilia, Brazil.

He went the distance for the first time in his UFC career, a valuable lesson for the young Brazilian. Walker took to Instagram to open up about the loss.

“I have been thinking and reflecting since Saturday night. I learnt a lot. I feel proud that I went three rounds against a great fighter. But it revealed the holes in my game. For this, I’m thankful because its shown me what I need to work on. So back to the drawing board. My dream is still the same. I’m still focused. I didn’t win, but I learned. #ufc #illbeback #stronger #and #improved #vou #voltar #melhor #e #mais #forte #obrigado #Deus #evoluçao”

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"A única vez que você perde alguma coisa é quando não aprende com essa experiência" Eu tenho pensado e refletido desde sábado à noite. Eu aprendi muito Sinto-me orgulhoso por ter disputado três rounds contra um grande lutador. Mas revelou os buracos no meu jogo. Por isso, sou grato porque me mostrou o que preciso trabalhar. Então, de volta à prancheta. Meu sonho ainda é o mesmo. Eu ainda estou focado. Não ganhei, mas aprendi. "The only time you lose at something is when you don't learn from that Experience" I have been thinking and reflecting since Saturday night. I learnt a lot. I feel proud that I went three rounds against a great fighter. But it revealed the holes in my game. For this, I'm thankful because its shown me what I need to work on. So back to the drawing board. My dream is still the same. I'm still focused. I didn't win, but I learned. #ufc #illbeback #stronger #and #improved #vou #voltar #melhor #e #mais #forte #obrigado #Deus #evoluçao

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Walker stormed through the UFC light heavyweight ranks to start his octagon career, with three straight knockouts and “Performance of the Night” bonuses, but now finds himself trying to avoid a three-fight losing skid. Following his upset loss to Corey Anderson, Walker made the move to Tristar Gym in Montreal to train with Firas Zahabi, a move he hopes will pay dividends down the line.