| Johnny Walker | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Residence | Dublin, Ireland |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg; 14.7 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 82 in (208 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Dublin, Ireland |
| Team | Tristar Gym (2020)[2] SBG Ireland (2020–2024)[3] |
| Rank | Brown belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Walker Johnny da Silva Barra de Souza[5] (born March 30, 1992), known asJohnny Walker, is a Brazilian professionalmixed martial artist. He currently competes in theLight Heavyweight division of theUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2013, Walker gained entrance into the UFC by competing onDana White's Contender Series and also previously competed forJungle Fight in his native Brazil. As of November 26, 2024, he is #10 in theUFC light heavyweight rankings.[6]
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 onDana 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]
Walker made hisDana White's Contender Series debut on August 11, 2018. He facedHenrique da Silva and won the fight via unanimous decision. The win earned Walker a spot on the UFC's roster.[8][9]
In his UFC promotional debut, Walker facedKhalil Rountree Jr. on November 17, 2018, atUFC Fight Night 140. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[10] The win earned Walker his firstPerformance of the Night bonus award.[11]
In his next fight, Walker facedJustin Ledet on February 2, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 144.[12] He won the fight via knockout just 15 seconds into the first round.[13] The win earned Walker his second consecutivePerformance of the Night bonus award.[14]
In a quick turnaround, Walker replaced an injuredOvince Saint Preux to faceMisha Cirkunov on March 2, 2019, atUFC 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 consecutivePerformance of the Night bonus award.[16]
Walker facedCorey Anderson on November 2, 2019, atUFC 244.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[18]
Walker facedNikita Krylov on March 14, 2020, atUFC Fight Night 170.[19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20]
Walker was initially scheduled to faceRyan Spann atUFC Fight Night 176 on September 5, 2020.[21] However, Walker tested positive forCOVID-19 and the bout was postponed to September 19, 2020, atUFC 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 faceJimmy Crute on March 27, 2021, atUFC 260.[24] However, Walker pulled out of the fight in early February citing a chest injury.[25]
Walker facedThiago Santos on October 2, 2021, atUFC Fight Night 193.[26] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[27]
As the first bout of his new six-fight contract, Walker facedJamahal Hill on February 19, 2022, in the main event atUFC Fight Night 201.[28] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[29]
Walker facedIon Cuțelaba on September 10, 2022, atUFC 279.[30] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[31] This win earned Walker his fourthPerformance of the Night bonus award.[32]
Walker facedPaul Craig on January 21, 2023, atUFC 283.[33] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[34]
Walker facedAnthony Smith on May 13, 2023, atUFC on ABC 4.[35] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[36]
Walker facedMagomed Ankalaev atUFC 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 atUFC Fight Night 234 on January 13, 2024.[39] Walker lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[40]
Walker facedVolkan Oezdemir on June 22, 2024, atUFC on ABC 6.[41] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[42]
Walker was scheduled to faceBogdan Guskov on January 18, 2025 atUFC 311.[43] However, Walker withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Billy Elekana.[44]
Walker is scheduled to faceAzamat Murzakanov on May 17, 2025 atUFC Fight Night 257.[45]
| 31 matches | 21 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 16 | 6 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21–9 (1) | Volkan Oezdemir | KO (punch) | UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov | June 22, 2024 | 1 | 2:28 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | |
| 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 | NC (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 | 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 FC 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 |
Updated to 25 March 2025 |
