Johnny Walker (fighter)

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Johnny Walker
File:JohnnyWalker.jpg
Walker in 2022
Born Walker Johnny da Silva Barra de Souza
(1992-03-30) March 30, 1992 (age 32)
Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 82 in[1]
Fighting out of Dublin, Ireland
Team Tristar Gym (2020)[2]
SBG Ireland (2020–present)[3]
Rank Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 30
Wins 21
By knockout 16
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 8
By knockout 5
By submission 1
By decision 2
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Walker Johnny da Silva Barra de Souza[5] (born March 30, 1992), best known as Johnny Walker, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor 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 December 19, 2023, he is #7 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

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 10 wins against 3 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.

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 second 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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–8 (1) Magomed Ankalaev KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 January 13, 2024 2 2:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC 21–7 (1) Magomed Ankalaev No Contest (illegal knee) UFC 294 October 21, 2023 1 3:13 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Accidental illegal knee rendered Walker unable to continue.
Win 21–7 Anthony Smith Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida May 13, 2023 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 20–7 Paul Craig TKO (punches) UFC 283 January 21, 2023 1 2:16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 19–7 Ion Cuțelaba Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 279 September 10, 2022 1 4:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 18–7 Jamahal Hill KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill February 19, 2022 1 2:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 18–6 Thiago Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 2021 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–5 Ryan Spann KO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 1 2:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–5 Nikita Krylov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira March 14, 2020 3 5:00 Brasília, Brazil
Loss 17–4 Corey Anderson TKO (punches) UFC 244 November 2, 2019 1 2:07 New York City, New York, United States
Win 17–3 Misha Cirkunov TKO (flying knee and punches) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 1 0:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–3 Justin Ledet TKO (spinning backfist and punches) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 1 0:15 Fortaleza, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 15–3 Khalil Rountree Jr. KO (elbow) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio November 17, 2018 1 1:57 Buenos Aires, Argentina Performance of the Night.
Win 14–3 Henrique da Silva Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 August 11, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Cheick Kone TKO (punches) European Beatdown 3 March 17, 2018 1 3:04 Mons, Belgium Won the EBD Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 12–3 Jędrzej Maćkowiak KO (knee and punches) Krwawy Sport 1: Southampton March 11, 2018 2 2:42 Southampton, England Heavyweight bout.
Win 11–3 Stuart Austin KO (knee) Ultimate Challenge MMA 54 February 10, 2018 1 2:44 London, England Won the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 10–3 Rodrigo Jesus TKO (punches) Brave CF 8: The Rise of Champions August 12, 2017 1 2:18 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 9–3 Luis Guilherme de Andrade Submission (guillotine choke) Katana Fight: Gold Edition March 25, 2017 1 0:29 Colombo, Brazil Return to Light Heavyweight.
Loss 8–3 Henrique Silva Lopes KO (punches) Jungle Fight 88 June 25, 2016 1 0:18 Poços de Caldas, Brazil
Win 8–2 Fábio Vasconcelos TKO (punches) Imortal FC 4: Dynamite May 21, 2016 1 4:10 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Loss 7–2 Klidson Abreu Submission (rear-naked choke) Samurai FC 12: Hearts on Fire October 10, 2015 2 3:10 Curitiba, Brazil Heavyweight debut. For the vacant Samurai FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Murilo Grittz TKO (punches) PRVT: Garuva Top Fight August 16, 2015 1 0:56 Garuva, Brazil
Win 6–1 Marck Polimeno Submission (rear-naked choke) PRVT: Afonso Pena Top Fight 3 June 28, 2015 1 0:38 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win 5–1 Ricardo Pandora TKO (punches) Imortal FC 1: The Invasion June 13, 2015 1 3:20 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win 4–1 Andrew Flores Smith TKO (punches) Peru Fighting Championship 21 May 28, 2015 3 0:28 Lima, Peru
Loss 3–1 Wagner Prado TKO (punches) Circuito Team Nogueira MMA Beach 1 November 29, 2014 2 3:40 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 3–0 João Vitor Lopes da Silva TKO (punches) Gigante Fight MMA 2 October 11, 2014 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 Vitor Casanova TKO (punches) Ubá Fight 5 September 13, 2014 1 4:38 Ubá, Brazil
Win 1–0 Francisco Francisco TKO (knees and punches) Circuito Invictus de MMA 2 December 14, 2013 1 0:49 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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See also

References

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