Johnny Walker has announced his intention to transition to the heavyweight division. He cited his sparring experience with Francis Ngannou, noting that despite a 20kg weight difference and being on a diet, he was able to work comfortably with the former heavyweight champion. Walker explained that cutting weight severely impacts his training quality, causing dizziness and low energy due to carbohydrate restriction. He believes he would perform significantly better at heavyweight where he can train without the constraints of weight cutting. The move would represent a major shift in Walker's UFC career as he seeks to find more success at a higher weight class.
