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Waldo Cortes-Acosta will face Johnny Walker in a new five-round heavyweight main event at UFC Vegas 124 on Nov. 7 after Sean Brady withdrew from the original welterweight headliner against Gabriel Bonfim.

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Johnny Walker Targets Next Victim After Brutal Heavyweight Knockout

Johnny Walker knocked out Mick Parkin at 3:35 of round one in his UFC heavyweight debut at UFC 332 Walker has requested a fight against Marcin Tybura for

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Walker Reveals Weight Cut Struggles Before UFC 332 Debut

Johnny Walker says moving to heavyweight has unlocked training sessions he could not complete at light heavyweight. The Brazilian, who faces Mick Parkin at UFC 332 on Saturday, told MMA Fighting that severe weight cutting left him blacking out during sparring in the final weeks before fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 7

Mick Parkin wouldn’t teach anyone to fight like his ‘dangerous’ UFC 332 opponent Johnny Walker

Mick Parkin doesn’t know what to expect when he steps into the Octagon at UFC 332. The top-15 heavyweight will be fighting for the first time since losing at UFC London in March 2025.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 18

Walker Makes Heavyweight Debut At UFC 332

Johnny Walker will make his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City, the promotion announced Tuesday. Walker was originally scheduled to move up in weight at UFC Belgrade in August, but lost opponent Ante Delija for undisclosed reasons, MMA Fighting reports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 29

UFC 332 gets first fight as Johnny Walker books heavyweight debut against Tom Aspinall’s teammate

It seemingly hasn’t taken long for Johnny Walker to get a new date for his next career move. The former light heavyweight contender was scheduled to compete at Saturday’s UFC Belgrade event, which will mark the promotion’s debut in Serbia.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 28

UFC Fails to Save Johnny Walker’s Heavyweight Debut on Historic Serbia Card

Johnny Walker’s attempt to start a new chapter in a career that has recently witnessed a noticeable slide has hit a snag. Coming off a tightly contested loss this past April, the UFC veteran, who has won only one bout since 2024, was looking to make his heavyweight debut.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 21

Johnny Walker’s Heavyweight Debut in Jeopardy as UFC Scrambles to Preserve Historic Card

It seems like Johnny Walker’s highly anticipated move up to the heavyweight division has already hit a massive roadblock. According to MMA journalist Laerte Viana, Walker’s scheduled opponent, Ante Delija, has had to withdraw from their upcoming fight due to an injury.

MMA News / HITC / April 11

Johnny Walker gets the green light for a heavyweight switch following Ngannou sparring

Johnny Walker’s plans in the UFC go beyond just making noise at light heavyweight. Walker is looking to take another step forward in the division when he faces Dominick Reyes on Saturday night in Miami.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 10

Johnny Walker insists he’d be ‘way better at heavyweight’ after sparring Francis Ngannou pre-UFC 327

Johnny Walker’s UFC ambitions do not stop at light heavyweight glory. The Brazilian will hope to move a step closer to 205-pound success by having his hand raised at Saturday’s UFC 327 numbered event in Miami.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 7

UFC 327 – Dominick Reyes vs Johnny Walker: Preview & Betting Tips

The light-heavyweight clash between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker is a high-stakes matchup on the upcoming UFC 327 card. Reyes (15-5) burst onto the scene as one of the most dangerous contenders in the division, combining athleticism, speed, and knockout power.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30

Johnny Walker details how brutal Francis Ngannou shots weeks out from UFC 327 changed his camp

Johnny Walker is moving on from hard sparring after taking a massive shot from one of the biggest punchers in MMA weeks out from his return to action. The Brazilian light-heavyweight takes on Dominick Reyes at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami, and has been training alongside Francis Ngannou at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Zion Clark targets flyweight return following submission loss to UFC heavyweight Valter Walker

Zion Clark has spoken out for the first time since being tapped out at Karate Combat 59. The elite-level wrestler, who was born without legs, squared off against Valter Walker on Friday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14

UFC heavyweight Valter Walker scores quick submission over Zion Clark at Karate Combat 59

Valter Walker scored a quick submission over the inspirational Zion Clark in their highly-publicized grappling match at Karate Combat 59. The UFC heavyweight had won his last four fights by heel hook, developing something of a ‘finishing move’.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

Legless fighter Zion Clark vows to choke out Valter Walker: ‘Everything that made him undefeated won’t work’

Zion Clark is extremely confident ahead of the toughest test of his combat sports career. The 28-year-old was born without legs due to caudal regression syndrome, a disorder that impairs the development of the lower half of the body.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31

Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker Confirmed for UFC 327

2025 isn’t even over yet, but the roadmap for next year is already shining bright. After the UFC unveiled blockbuster lineups for UFC 324, 325, and 326 in early 2026, MMA Mania suggests another fan-friendly matchup is on the way—a light heavyweight clash between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker.

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Devastating UFC knockout artists reportedly set to fight in Miami at UFC 327

Top-ranked light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker are reportedly set to meet in the first fight confirmed for UFC 327. With 2026

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 28, 2025

Heavyweight star reveals nasty injury after extending insane UFC record at UFC 321

In a cruel twist of fate, Valter Walker will be sidelined with a leg injury for an extended period after adding to his incredible heel hook streak at UFC 321.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 28, 2025

Valter Walker Forced to Reveal Leg Injury After UFC 321 Win

UFC 321 was an injury-laden affair. The main event came to an end with a massive surprise—Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest after a scary double eye poke in the opening round.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16, 2025

Valter Walker rebooked against Louie Sutherland at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

After the last-minute cancellation of his UFC Rio bout, fast-rising Brazilian heavyweight Valter Walker has wasted no time rebooking his return. The surging prospect will face promotional newcomer Louie Sutherland at UFC 321 on October 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 28, 2025

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Potential light heavyweight matchups for Carlos Ulberg, Dominick Reyes after bout

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After his huge win at UFC Shanghai, what’s next for Johnny Walker?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Shanghai, we saw a big time matchup in the light heavyweight division. China’s top up and comer Mingyang Zhang (19-7) was looking to continue his incredible finishing streak as he took on Johnny Walker (22-9, 1 NC).

Johnny Walker Stuns Zhang Mingyang With Comeback Knockout at UFC Shanghai

It’s always hard to go into enemy territory, but Johnny Walker proved he was up to the task. Things didn’t start well for the Brazilian light heavyweight on Saturday night in Shanghai, where hometown favorite Zhang Mingyang came out swinging and had Walker on the back foot in the opening round of their UFC Fight Night main event.

MMA News / Field Level Media / August 23, 2025

Johnny Walker stuns Mingyang Zhang at UFC Fight Night at Shanghai

After suffering two straight knockout losses, Johnny Walker turned the tables with a surprising knockout win against Mingyang Zhang in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Shanghai early Saturday.

UFC Fight Night Shanghai: Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang picks & predictions

The UFC returns to Shanghai, China on Saturday (August 23) for a UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.