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Johnny Walker (fighter)

Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Johnny Walker (fighter)
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Walker Johnny da Silva Barra de Souza[5] (born March 30, 1992), known as Johnny Walker, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2013, Walker gained entrance into the UFC by competing on Dana White's Contender Series and also previously competed for Jungle Fight in his native Brazil. As of July 29, 2025, he is #13 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.[6]

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Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

Walker made his professional MMA debut in December 2013. Over the next four years, he fought in his native Brazil and earned a record of ten wins against three losses with all of his wins coming via stoppages.

Walker ended up receiving an offer from a Scottish businessman to train there and moved to Scotland. However, after a month he received no pay and left.[7] In early 2018, Walker made the move to England where he fought for various promotions and added 3 more wins to his record and earned a spot on Dana White's Contender Series in August 2018. Although from Brazil, Walker chose to represent England as he felt that is where he was able to reach his potential.[citation needed]

Dana White's Contender Series

Walker made his Dana White's Contender Series debut on August 11, 2018. He faced Henrique da Silva and won the fight via unanimous decision. The win earned Walker a spot on the UFC's roster.[8][9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC promotional debut, Walker faced Khalil Rountree Jr. on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 140. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[10] The win earned Walker his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[11]

In his next fight, Walker faced Justin Ledet on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.[12] He won the fight via knockout just 15 seconds into the first round.[13] The win earned Walker his second consecutive Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

In a quick turnaround, Walker replaced an injured Ovince Saint Preux to face Misha Cirkunov on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[15] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Post-fight, Walker stated he dislocated his shoulder during his celebration. The win also earned Walker his third consecutive Performance of the Night bonus award.[16]

Walker faced Corey Anderson on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[18]

Walker faced Nikita Krylov on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 170.[19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Walker was initially scheduled to face Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 176 on September 5, 2020.[21] However, Walker tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was postponed to September 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 178.[21][22] After being knocked down twice by Spann, Walker won the fight by knockout in the first round.[23]

Walker was scheduled to face Jimmy Crute on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260.[24] However, Walker pulled out of the fight in early February citing a chest injury.[25]

Walker faced Thiago Santos on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.[26] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[27]

As the first bout of his new six-fight contract, Walker faced Jamahal Hill on February 19, 2022, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 201.[28] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[29]

Walker faced Ion Cuțelaba on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279.[30] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[31] This win earned Walker his fourth Performance of the Night bonus award.[32]

Walker faced Paul Craig on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.[33] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[34]

Walker faced Anthony Smith on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4.[35] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[36]

Walker faced Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023.[37] The fight ended in a no-contest after an illegal knee by Ankalaev, as the cage-side doctor controversially deemed Walker was unable to continue the fight.[38] Due to the controversial ending, the bout with Ankalaev was rebooked for the main event at UFC Fight Night 234 on January 13, 2024.[39] Walker lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[40]

Walker faced Volkan Oezdemir on June 22, 2024, at UFC on ABC 6.[41] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[42]

Walker was scheduled to face Bogdan Guskov on January 18, 2025 at UFC 311.[43] However, Walker withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Billy Elekana.[44]

Walker was scheduled to face Azamat Murzakanov on May 17, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 256.[45] However, for unknown reasons, the bout was moved to June 7, 2025 at UFC 316.[46] In turn, Walker pulled out in early May due to injury and was replaced by Brendson Ribeiro.[47]

Walker is scheduled to face Zhang Mingyang on August 23, 2025 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 257.[48]

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Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
31 matches 21 wins 9 losses
By knockout 16 6
By submission 3 1
By decision 2 2
No contests 1
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