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Brazilian mixed martial artist Walker Johnny da Silva Barra Souza was born on March 30, 1992. He is currently an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight competitor. Walker has been a professional competitor since 2013.
Prior to his UFC debut, Walker competed in Jungle Fight in his native Brazil and participated in Dana White's Contender Series to secure his entry into the UFC. The Brazilian holds the No.8 spot in the UFC light heavyweight division as of January 29, 2023.
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Johnny Walker had his last fight with Paul Craig at UFC 283. The fight took place in Walker’s hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 21, 2023.
Walker won the fight via technical knockout.
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| Birth Place | Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Father’s Name | To Be Updated |
| Mother’s Name | To Be Updated |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Net Worth (2023) | $500,000 |
| Last Fight Earnings | $236,000 |
| Age | 30 |
| Education | NA |
| MMA Debut | 2013 |
| MMA Record | 19-7 |
| Achievements | EBD Light Heavyweight Champion |
| Partner | Tara Campbell |
| Children | To Be Updated |
| Endorsements | TDIL Sport |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
In December 2013, Walker made his professional MMA debut. He competed in his home country of Brazil for the following four years, with a record of 10 wins, three defeats, with all victories coming via stoppage.
Walker eventually received a training offer from a Scottish businessman and relocated there. However, he was paid nothing after a month and departed. Walker then moved to England where the 27-year-old Brazilian took home the Ultimate Challenge MMA (UCMMA) Light Heavyweight Championship after he defeated Stuart Austin by way of KO. This was his first championship victory.
Walker then defeated Cheick Kone on March 12, 2018, to win the European BeatDown (EBD) Light Heavyweight Championship. Consequently in August 2018, Walker was given a spot on Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS). Walker, a Brazilian, decided to compete for England because he believed that was the country where he could best realize his potential.
Walker fought against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Fight Night 140 on November 17, 2018, making his UFC promotional debut. He was the victor via a knockout in the first round. Walker received his first Performance of the Night bonus prize courtesy of his stellar performance.
Walker suffered his first UFC defeat at UFC 244 against Corey Anderson. He lost the bout via technical knockout in the first round.
At UFC Fight Night 193 on October 2, 2021, Walker was defeated by Thiago Santos. This was the last fight before his contract was renewed.
Walker fought Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Fight Night 201 on February 19, 2022, following the signing of a new six-fight contract. He lost via knockout in the opening round of the fight.
At UFC 279 on September 10, 2022, Walker faced Ion Cuţelaba. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the very first round. Walker received his fourth Performance of the Night Bonus Award thanks to this triumph.
Walker is set to face Paul Craig on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Win | 20-7 | Paul Craig | TKO (punches) | UFC 283 | January 21, 2023 |
| Win | 19–7 | Ion Cuțelaba | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 |
| Loss | 18–7 | Jamahal Hill | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 |
| Loss | 18–6 | Thiago Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | October 2, 2021 |
| Win | 18–5 | Ryan Spann | KO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley | September 19, 2020 |
| Loss | 17–5 | Nikita Krylov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira | March 14, 2020 |
| Loss | 17–4 | Corey Anderson | TKO (punches) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 |
| Win | 17–3 | Misha Cirkunov | TKO (flying knee and punches) | UFC 235 | March 2, 2019 |
| Win | 16–3 | Justin Ledet | TKO (spinning backfist and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 |
| Win | 15–3 | Khalil Rountree Jr. | KO (elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 |
| Win | 14–3 | Henrique da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 | August 11, 2018 |
| Win | 13–3 | Cheick Kone | TKO (punches) | European Beatdown 3 | March 17, 2018 |
| Win | 12–3 | Jędrzej Maćkowiak | KO (knee and punches) | Krwawy Sport 1: Southampton | March 11, 2018 |
| Win | 11–3 | Stuart Austin | KO (knee) | Ultimate Challenge MMA 54 | February 10, 2018 |
| Win | 10–3 | Rodrigo Jesus | TKO (punches) | Brave Combat Federation 8: The Rise of Champions | August 12, 2017 |
| Win | 9–3 | Luis Guilherme de Andrade | Submission (guillotine choke) | Katana Fight: Gold Edition | March 25, 2017 |
| Loss | 8–3 | Henrique Silva Lopes | KO (punches) | Jungle Fight 88 | June 25, 2016 |
| Win | 8–2 | Fábio Vasconcelos | TKO (punches) | Imortal FC 4: Dynamite | May 21, 2016 |
| Loss | 7–2 | Klidson Abreu | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Samurai FC 12 | October 10, 2015 |
| Win | 7–1 | Murilo Grittz | TKO (punches) | PRVT: Garuva Top Fight | August 16, 2015 |
| Win | 6–1 | Marck Polimeno | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PRVT: Afonso Pena Top Fight 3 | June 28, 2015 |
| Win | 5–1 | Ricardo Pandora | TKO (punches) | Imortal FC 1: The Invasion | June 13, 2015 |
| Win | 4–1 | Andrew Flores Smith | TKO (punches) | Peru Fighting Championship 21 | May 28, 2015 |
| Loss | 3–1 | Wagner Prado | TKO (punches) | Team Nogueira Beach | November 29, 2014 |
| Win | 3–0 | João Vitor Lopes da Silva | TKO (punches) | Gigante Fight MMA 2 | October 11, 2014 |
| Win | 2–0 | Vitor Casanova | TKO (punches) | Ubá Fight 5 | September 13, 2014 |
| Win | 1–0 | Francisco Francisco | TKO (knees and punches) | Circuito Invictus de MMA 2 | December 14, 2013 |
This was Walker's first fight in 12 months. The 29-year-old was scheduled to fight Jimmy Crute in March 2021, but he was forced to pull out due to a pectoral muscle injury.
Santos was able to prevail in a grueling five-round bout. The final score was 48–47 in favor of the Sledgehammer, according to all three judges.
Both fighters made a point of trying to finish the fight on their feet. They combined for only one takedown attempt in five rounds.
Walker had a slight advantage in overall signature strikes (48-44), but Santos' landed a higher percentage (41 to 36). Santos also dealt more damage to the head and body than Walker. (25 of his strikes connected, as opposed to Walker's 16).
Walker was defeated via a unanimous decision.
Walker faced off against Ion Cuțelaba at UFC 279
After exchanging head kicks early on, Cuțelaba quickly took Walker to the ground, where Walker immediately began to defend himself from the bottom. Cuțelaba held control until he tried to move into a better position, at which point Walker escaped, grabbed a body lock, and threw the Moldovan to the ground.
From there, Walker began attempting a rear-naked choke while Cuțelaba made every effort to resist the submission with the Brazilian continually posing a threat from behind.
Walker made Cuțelaba pay as he quickly sank his arm under the neck and then locked in the choke, all while Cuțelaba kept trying to escape the position.
Cuțelaba struggled mightily to survive, but eventually, he was forced to submit by having to tap out before he was put to sleep.
Walker won the bout via submission in the first round.
Johnny Walker was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Johnny Walker has been defeated four times in the UFC
Johnny Walker is currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings.
*Last Updated On 29th January 2023
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