Where does Johnny Walker in UFC come from?

Last Modified Jun 22, 2024 07:15 GMT
Where does Johnny Walker UFC come from?
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Johnny Walker is an exciting professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the global professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He competes in the light heavyweight division in the promotion and is among the top ten contenders in his division.

Johnny Walker has been regularly competing as a professional mixed martial artist since his debut in 2013. After becoming a professional in the sport, he spent his initial years fighting in various fight promotions before finding a gateway into the elite mixed martial organization the UFC. He appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil 2 and competed against Henrique da Silva on August 11, 2018, and defeated him by a unanimous decision to earn a contract with the UFC.

After his debut, Johnny Walker fought against the prominent names in the UFC and has had a reasonable run so far in the organization. Known for his agility, athleticism, and tall height, Walker is an exciting fighter to watch competing inside the octagon. He lost his most recent fight against Magomed Ankalaev on January 13, 2024, and is returning back to the octagon yet again against Volkan Oezdemir with the hope of outclassing him at the UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on June 22, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Does Johnny Walker live in Ireland?

Johnny Walker refers to Dublin, Ireland as his fighting home despite being born in Belford, Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He fights out of Dublin, Ireland, and trains at Straight Blast Gym under the supervision of head coach John Kavanagh.

Johnny Walker Nationality

Johnny Walker is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist born in Belford, Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 30, 1992. The 32-year-old light heavyweight UFC fighter is among a host of other Brazilian fighters who are a part of the UFC’s roster. He, however, fights out of Dublin, Ireland, while training in the country.

FAQs on Johnny Walker's nationality

A. He is a Brazilian national.

A. He fights out of Dublin, Ireland.

A. He trains at Straight Blast Gym.

A. Yes, the Brazilian fighter calls Ireland his fighting home.

A. He is 32 years old as of June 2024.


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