Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Danny Segura

Johnny Walker confident he’s primed to fight for UFC title: ‘One-hundred percent, I’m ready’

Johnny Walker believes he’s in the middle of a career high at the moment, enough to lead to UFC gold.

The UFC light heavyweight contender returns to the octagon Saturday in the co-main event of UFC on ABC 4 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The main card airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Walker (20-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) takes on Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout.

And ahead one of the biggest fights of his career, the Brazilian is entering knowing he may earn himself an opportunity to fight for the UFC belt.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.