Johnny Walker, a Brazilian-Irish professional mixed martial artist, was born on March 30, 1992. He presently fights for the UFC in the light heavyweight class. Walker has been a professional fighter since 2013. He first competed in the Jungle Fight in his home country of Brazil and on Dana White's Contender Series to get into the UFC.
In August 2018, Walker made his first appearance on Dana White's Contender Series. He defeated Henrique da Silva by a unanimous decision in his inaugural outing in the promotion paving way for Walker's UFC debut. At UFC Fight Night 140 on November 17, 2018, he made his promotional debut against Khalil Rountree Jr. and won the fight through a first-round knockout. Walker received his first Performance of the Night bonus after the victory.
Walker's next bout took place at UFC bout Night 144 on February 2, 2019, against Justin Ledet. In barely fifteen seconds into the opening round, he knocked out Ledet and won. Walker received his second consecutive Performance of the Night bonus after the victory. UFC 283 in January 2023 featured Walker versus Paul Craig, and by technical knockout in the opening round, he prevailed. On May 13, 2023, Walker and Anthony Smith squared off at the UFC on ABC 4, and Walker was declared the winner by a unanimous vote.
Johnny Walker squared off against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. The fight couldn't last long as Walker was hit by an unintentional illegal knee by Ankalaev which forced the cage-side doctor to call for a stop after evaluating Walker. The duo headlined the UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on January 13, 2024, where Ankalaev won via a KO.
Johnny Walker UFC Ranking
Johnny Walker is ranked No. 7 in the light heavyweight division of the UFC. According to the official website of the UFC, media members comprise the voting panel that produces the rankings. Voting for the best fighters in the UFC by weight class and pound-for-pound was requested by the media. A fighter can only be put to a vote if they are currently competing in the UFC.
A boxer may compete in multiple weight classes concurrently. Since they are regarded as the top contenders in their respective divisions, the champion and interim champion are not subject to weighted class voting. On the other hand, votes for the champions in the pound-for-pound rankings are accepted. Given Johnny Walker's statistics (21 wins out of 29 matches with 16 knockouts), this type of record makes sense for his ranking. However, experts predict that it will rise.
Is Johnny Walker still in the UFC?
Yes, Johnny Walker is still competing in the UFC, which is evident by his UFC ranking of 7 in the Light Heavyweight division, as the players competing currently are the ones to be ranked. As a matter of fact, Johnny Walker is scheduled to fight Volkan Oezdemir on June 22, 2024.
FAQs
A. Johnny Walker is ranked No. 7 in the UFC's light heavyweight division.
A. Yes, Johnny Walker is an active UFC fighter.
A. UFC rankings are determined by a voting panel of media members who vote for the best fighters in each weight class and pound-for-pound. Fighters must be active in the UFC to be ranked.
A. Johnny Walker's most recent fight was against Magomed Ankalaev. Walker lost the bout via a KO.
A. Johnny Walker's next fight is scheduled for June 22, 2024.
A. Johnny Walker has 21 wins out of 29 total matches, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest in his professional career.
