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Johnny Walker blames himself for loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 244: I hesitated too much

Johnny Walker has said he only has himself to blame after suffering his first UFC loss this past weekend to Corey Anderson at UFC 244.

Walker (17-4) suffered a first round TKO loss to Anderson at UFC 244 in New York this past weekend. The Brazilian had previously won his last three UFC appearances all by impressive finishes, earning $50,000 bonuses for all of them.

Talking to MMA Fighting about the loss, Walker said focusing too much on the takedown threat from Anderson didn’t allow him to fight his own game.

“I know it was my mistake,” Walker said.