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Johnny Walker Record, stats and next fight

22-10-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

17Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
17First round finishes
Johnny Walker
Photo : Airman Ashton Hamby, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

33Pro fights
91%Finish rate
16UFC fights
3Title fights
5Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO17 (77 %)
Submission3 (14 %)
Decision2 (9 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO6 (60 %)
Submission1 (10 %)
Decision3 (30 %)

Profile

Age
34 years
Born
March 30, 1992
Birthplace
Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height
6'5" (196 cm)
Weight
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach
82" (208 cm)
Division
Light Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Team
Tristar Gym
UFC debut
November 17, 2018

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Dominick Reyes

    UFC 327 · Apr 11, 2026 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Zhang Mingyang Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang · Aug 23, 2025 · Shanghai, China

    Method
    TKO (leg kicks and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:37
  3. Loss

    vs Volkan Oezdemir

    UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov · Jun 22, 2024 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:28
  4. Loss

    vs Magomed Ankalaev

    UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 · Jan 13, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:42
  5. No contest

    vs Magomed Ankalaev

    UFC 294 · Oct 21, 2023 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    NC (illegal knee)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:13
  6. Win

    vs Anthony Smith

    UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida · May 13, 2023 · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Paul Craig

    UFC 283 · Jan 21, 2023 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:16
  8. Win

    vs Ion Cuțelaba Bonus

    UFC 279 · Sep 10, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:37
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  1. Loss

    vs Jamahal Hill

    UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill · Feb 19, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:55
  2. Loss

    vs Thiago Santos

    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker · Oct 2, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Ryan Spann

    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley · Sep 19, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:43
  4. Loss

    vs Nikita Krylov

    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira · Mar 14, 2020 · Brasília, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Corey Anderson

    UFC 244 · Nov 2, 2019 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:07
  6. Win

    vs Misha Cirkunov Bonus

    UFC 235 · Mar 2, 2019 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (flying knee and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:38
  7. Win

    vs Justin Ledet Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 · Feb 2, 2019 · Fortaleza, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (spinning backfist and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:15
  8. Win

    vs Khalil Rountree Jr. Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio · Nov 17, 2018 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Method
    KO (elbow)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:57
  9. Win

    vs Henrique da Silva

    Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 · Aug 11, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Cheick Kone Title

    European Beatdown 3 · Mar 17, 2018 · Mons, Belgium

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:04
  11. Win

    vs Jędrzej Maćkowiak

    Krwawy Sport 1 · Mar 11, 2018 · Southampton, England

    Method
    KO (knee and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:42
  12. Win

    vs Stuart Austin Title

    Ultimate Challenge MMA 54 · Feb 10, 2018 · London, England

    Method
    KO (knee)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:44
  13. Win

    vs Rodrigo Jesus

    Brave CF 8 · Aug 12, 2017 · Curitiba, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:18
  14. Win

    vs Luis Guilherme de Andrade

    Katana Fight: Gold Edition · Mar 25, 2017 · Colombo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:29
  15. Loss

    vs Henrique Silva Lopes

    Jungle Fight 88 · Jun 25, 2016 · Poços de Caldas, Brazil

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:18
  16. Win

    vs Fábio Vasconcelos

    Imortal FC 4 · May 21, 2016 · São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:10
  17. Loss

    vs Klidson Abreu Title

    Samurai FC 12 · Oct 10, 2015 · Curitiba, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:10
  18. Win

    vs Murilo Grittz

    PRVT: Garuva Top Fight · Aug 16, 2015 · Garuva, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:56
  19. Win

    vs Marck Polimeno

    PRVT: Afonso Pena Top Fight 3 · Jun 28, 2015 · São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:38
  20. Win

    vs Ricardo Pandora

    Imortal FC 1 · Jun 13, 2015 · São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:20
  21. Win

    vs Andrew Flores Smith

    Peru FC 21 · May 28, 2015 · Lima, Peru

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    0:28
  22. Loss

    vs Wagner Prado

    Circuito Team Nogueira MMA Beach 1 · Nov 29, 2014 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:40
  23. Win

    vs João Vitor Lopes da Silva

    Gigante Fight MMA 2 · Oct 11, 2014 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  24. Win

    vs Vitor Casanova

    Ubá Fight 5 · Sep 13, 2014 · Ubá, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:38
  25. Win

    vs Francisco Francisco

    Circuito Invictus de MMA 2 · Dec 14, 2013 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (knees and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:49

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at light heavyweight, Johnny Walker and hails from Brazil.

His professional record stands at 22 wins, 10 losses and 1 no contest. Of those wins, 17 came by KO or TKO, 3 by submission and 2 on the scorecards, a 91% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio against Khalil Rountree Jr. (win). He has since gone 8-7 in 16 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327, he lost to Dominick Reyes by split decision.

His career includes 3 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.

He stands 196 cm and has a 208 cm reach.

He trains at Tristar Gym out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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