Johnny Walker

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.

Johnny Walker Personal Information

Johnny Walker's Early Life

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, and 3 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 Beat Down (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.

Johnny Walker Wife

Johnny Walker is married to his longtime girlfriend Tara Campbell. The couple exchanged wedding vows in October 2023 and now live as a happily married couple.

Johnny Walker Social Media

Johhny Walker uses multiple social media platforms to stay in touch with his fans across the world, the links of his social media accounts are mentioned below:

https://twitter.com/JohnnyWalker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.instagram.com/johnnywalker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyWalker/

Johnny Walker Net Worth

Johnny Walker is estimated to have a net worth of $1-2 million. Major source of his wealth is his professional mixed martial arts career.

Johnny Walker’s MMA Record

Johnny Walker has a professional MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses and 1 no-contest. He has had twelve fights in the UFC and won seven of them.

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 beat Paul Craig on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283, via a TKO.

Johnny Walker defeated Anthony Smith at the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida on May 13th, 2023. On October 21, 2023, Johnny Walker squared off against fellow contender Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294. The fight ended up as a no-contest after Walker was hit by an accidental knee on the head forcing the doctors to call for the fight to stop.

Johnny Walker is often seen endorsing brands like Platincasino Brasil, Swysh Stars, and Hall In the Wall in Dublin through his social media handles. He also promotes his own merchandise franchise online.

Johnny Walker MMA Losses

Johnny Walker has had seven losses in his mixed martial arts career so far. He has had four losses in the UFC and three before signing up with the promotion. Walker's first MMA loss came against Wagner Prado in Brasil via a second-round TKO, second loss via a rear naked choke submission against Klidson Abreu, and third loss via knockout against Henrique Silva Lopez.

Walker had his first UFC loss against Corey Anderson via a first-round TKO at UFC 244 and his second loss against Nikita Krylov via a unanimous decision. His third loss came from Thiago Santos via a unanimous decision in 2021, and his fourth loss against Jamahal Hill via a first-round knockout.

Johnny Walker Championships Won

Johnny Walker won the UCMMA light heavyweight belt in 2018 against Stuart Austin by defeating him via first-round KO. He won the EBD light heavyweight championship in March 2018 by defeating Cheick Kone via first-round TKO. He is ranked No. 5 in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is yet to win a title in the world's leading mixed martial arts promotion.

*Last Updated On January 4, 2024