Johnny Walker
UFC 2018–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 81.0
Scouting report
Delivering three consecutive first-round knockouts totaling under three minutes of Octagon cage time made Johnny Walker a fast-rising contender. Born in Belford Roxo, Brazil, Walker uses flying knees, spinning backfists, and elbows to finish fights, reaching a top-ten spot with wins over Anthony Smith and Paul Craig, represented by a 79 Strength, 78 Kickboxing, 86 Boxing, and 79 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Walker burst into the UFC with three consecutive first-round finishes in under three combined minutes between 2018 and 2019, knocking out Khalil Rountree with clinch elbows in Buenos Aires, Justin Ledet with a spinning back fist in 15 seconds in Fortaleza, and Misha Cirkunov with a flying knee in 36 seconds at UFC 235 in Las Vegas. His unpredictability and athleticism are reflected in an 86 Boxing and 86 Kickboxing.
Between 2020 and 2021, Walker knocked out Ryan Spann with elbows and hammerfists in Las Vegas after recovering from an early knockdown, before dropping a five-round decision to Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night 193. His Muay Thai knees, elbows, and height advantage justify his 86 Boxing and 86 Kickboxing.
Walker authored a three-fight winning streak between 2022 and 2023, submitting Ion Cutelaba with a rear-naked choke at UFC 279, knocking out Paul Craig in round one in Rio at UFC 283, and outpointing Anthony Smith in Charlotte, before engaging Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi and Las Vegas. His striking power and length anchor his 87 Boxing and 87 Kickboxing.
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