Johnny Walker News
Johnny Walker on Jon Jones: 'I would beat him'
Tom Taylor - April 25, 2019
Johnny Walker is arguably the most compelling young contender in the UFC light heavyweight division at present. In fact, he seems to be on a collision course with dominating light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In a recent interview with The Body Lock, Johnny Walker discussed a potential matchup with Jones, expressing his long-time admiration for the champion, and his confidence that he would beat him in a fight.
EXCLUSIVE | Khalil Rountree details the unique challenges of fighting Johnny Walker
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2019
Johnny Walker has been on a roll. Since his first UFC fight back in November, the massive Brazilian has earned three wins, all by first-round knockout. His total Octagon time is at just 2:48. There is no question that Walker posses a unique skillset that not many light heavyweight have, or can figure out.
Jimi Manuwa gives timeframe for Octagon return
James Lynch - March 21, 2019
Jimi Manuwa is still on the mend but has a clear idea of when we’ll likely see him compete next. The light heavyweight has been sidelined for the last few months with a groin injury but is targeting a return on the UFC on ESPN+10 card in Sweden, which takes place on June 1.
Jon Jones coach breaks down matchups with Santos, Walker, Lesnar
Tom Taylor - March 10, 2019
Jon Jones is once again ruling over the UFC light heavyweight division with an iron fist, and could conceivably do so for some time. That being said, there is a currently a tidal wave of new blood in the UFC light heavyweight division, and therefore some fresh and compelling champions on the table for the light heavyweight champ.
Jon Jones gives his take on new light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker
Tom Taylor - March 8, 2019
Johnny Walker provides shoulder update, hopes for Alexander Gustafsson bout next in Sweden
Drake Riggs - March 4, 2019
At UFC 235, we were treated to awesome performances aplenty. Two of which were brought to us by light heavyweights. While one of those belonged to the division’s champion, Jon Jones, the other was the rising star from Brazil, the 6-foot-6 highlight machine, Johnny Walker.
Fearless Johnny Walker knows he can give Jon Jones 'a proper fight'
Drake Riggs - March 4, 2019
There were several big winners at UFC 235, but physically as well as figuratively, there may have been no bigger than Brazil’s Johnny Walker. Three UFC fights, three first round knockouts, and three performance of the night bonuses. Walker has not come to play around in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Well… That’s until after his fights are over, of course.
Misha Cirkunov discusses wife's battle with breast cancer ahead of UFC 235
James Lynch - February 24, 2019
Misha Cirkunov will have more than just Johnny Walker on his mind at UFC 235 this Saturday. Cirkunov’s wife, model Brittany Churchill, has been diagnosed with breast cancer as she revealed on Instagram.
Johnny Walker steps in against Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235
Tom Taylor - February 12, 2019
Rising light heavyweight prospect Johnny Walker has been booked for his next fight — and it’s a big one. The Brazilian knockout artist has stepped in to replace the injured Ovince Saint Preux against Canada’s Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235, which goes down on March 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. News of this new matchup was first reported by MMA Fighting.
Jimi Manuwa responds to challenge from Johnny Walker
Tom Taylor - February 8, 2019
Shortly after he knocked out Justin Ledet at UFC Fortaleza last weekend, red hot light heavyweight prospect Johnny Walker called for a fight with English knockout artist Jimi Manuwa. In fact, Walker explained that he is specifically looking to fight Manuwa on his home turf, when the UFC returns to London on March 6. “I want to fight Jimi Manuwa in London. I’m ready. What about you, Manuwa, do you accept the challenge?” Walker said in an interview with Combate (via Bloody Elbow).