Johnny Walker explains why he left chemical engineering for UFC glory

The Brazilian heavyweight dropped out of college after half a year to focus on mixed martial arts. Speaking a
UFC Vegas 124 In a post-fight interview, Walker said he doesn’t regret the decision.

Johnny Walker contemplates leaving college after third win over Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124

“Not many people in the world can do what I do,” Walker said. “I could be a chemical engineer. I was a student for six months, then I left university to train. But I like to be
UFC a fighter.”

The 34-year-old described the satisfaction of emerging victorious from a tough fight.

“When you win and the storm is over and you can catch your breath, you think, ‘That was amazing.’ I think no other profession, no other sport, nothing can give you that reward, that feeling. This sport is unique and I love it.

Walker also discussed his approach against Waldo Cortes-Acostawhom he stopped with punches in the third round of their UFC Vegas 124 main event.

“I feel like he was getting tired too. I wasn’t tired, but I was like a dog with him. I didn’t let him dominate. He hit, I hit back. It was a good fight,” Walker said. “I just feel like I found my spot and I feel like he was overextending and trying to beat me really hard. He missed a couple of times really bad. He really wanted to end the fight quickly with one punch and I probably felt he was crossing and I wanted to catch him.”