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Walker Says Jones Saved From Loss By Celebration Injury

Walker Says Jones Saved From Loss By Celebration Injury

Johnny Walker believes Jon Jones escaped a title defeat after a freak celebration injury derailed their potential clash in 2019. The Brazilian heavyweight was climbing toward a light heavyweight title shot when he knocked out Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235.

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