Johnny Walker News
UFC 283 Results: Johnny Walker TKO's Paul Craig (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Johnny Walker kicks off tonight’s UFC 283 main card in Rio de Janeiro. Craig (16-5-1 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir in his most recent effort last July. Prior to that setback, ‘Bearjew’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, where he scored stoppage victories over Gadzhimurad Antigulov, Shogun Rua, Jamahal Hill and Nikita Krylov.
Johnny Walker not ruling out grappling with Paul Craig, plans to get a stoppage win at UFC 283: "If 2023 goes the way I want, I get the title shot in 2024"
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2023
Johnny Walker is prepared to grapple at UFC 283. Walker is set to be on the pay-per-view main card against Paul Craig in an intriguing matchup at light heavyweight. It’s also exciting for Walker as he gets to fight at home in Rio de Janeiro in front of his friends and family.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 107 with Johnny Walker, Terrance McKinney, and Cody Stamann
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2023
The 107th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 263. We’re first joined by 12th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker (1:48). Next, UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (13:47) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann(23:48).
Johnny Walker vs. Paul Craig on tap for UFC 283 in Brazil
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 9, 2022
UFC matchmakers are looking to beef up the UFC 283 card, adding Johnny Walker vs. Paul Craig. Ag Fight reports that Walker vs. Craig will be held inside Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is scheduled to take place on Jan. 21.
Pros react after Johnny Walker submits Ion Cuțelaba at UFC 279
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 279 main card was kicked off by a light heavyweight bout featuring Johnny Walker taking on Ion Cuțelaba. Walker (19-7 MMA) had entered the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Brazilian standout was coming off a knockout loss to Jamahal Hill in his most previous Octagon appearance this past February.
UFC 279 Results: Johnny Walker stops Ion Cuțelaba in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 279 main card is kicked off by a light heavyweight contest featuring Johnny Walker taking on Ion Cuțelaba. Walker (18-7 MMA) will enter the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Brazilian standout suffered a knockout loss to Jamahal Hill in his most recent Octagon appearance this past February.
Johnny Walker reveals previous CBD treatment left him with schizophrenia: “I was getting drugged every single day for the last three years and didn’t know”
Josh Evanoff - September 7, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight Johnny Walker had a horrific experience with CBD. The Brazilian is set to face Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279 this Saturday. The bout is an important one, as Walker badly needs a victory. Heading into this weekend, he’s lost four of his last five outings.
Johnny Walker believes the "only chance" Ion Cutelaba beats him is if he "does something really different" at UFC 279, says he will retire at 35 if he's not the champ
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2022
Johnny Walker is confident he will not just beat Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279 but will put on a very good performance. Walker is coming off a KO loss to Jamahal Hill back in February and since then he says he has been working a lot on his striking defense. He spent time in Thailand working on his striking and he’s confident it will all pay off at UFC 279.
Jamahal Hill sounds off on the fight fans trolling Johnny Walker: “That sh*t ain’t cool. Think about if that was you”
Susan Cox - February 23, 2022
Jamahal Hill has taken to Twitter admonishing fight fans who are trolling Johnny Walker. It was Jamahal Hill vs Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 48 Fight Night this past weekend, Saturday, February 19th. Hill (10-1 MMA) defeated Walker (18-7 MMA) via knockout in the first round. It was a devastating loss for Walker and the repercussions of ‘fans’ airing their criticisms and insults on social media have made the loss even worse.
Johnny Walker “really upset” after receiving messages from toxic fans online: “People don’t care about the fighter's health and what happens after”
Harry Kettle - February 23, 2022
UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker has voiced his frustration at trolls on social media following his recent defeat. Last weekend, Johnny Walker put it all on the line in an intriguing match-up against rising star Jamahal Hill. Both men came into the contest feeling confident but ultimately, only one could come out on top – and following a tense first few minutes, it was Hill who landed the decisive knockout blow to ensure he was the one who moved further up the rankings.
Johnny Walker's fiancé condemns online trolls for creating memes about her partner following his knockout loss at UFC Vegas 48
Susan Cox - February 22, 2022
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill met at UFC Vegas 48 this past weekend, Saturday February 19th . It was to be a devastating knockout loss for Walker in the very first round. Walker (18-7 MMA), came into the fight having lost three of his last four fights in the light heavyweight division. Hill (10-1 MMA) was coming off a knockout win back in December of 2021 against Jimmy Crute (12-3 MMA).
What's next for Jamahal Hill and Johnny Walker after UFC Vegas 48?
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 48, top-15 light heavyweights collided as Jamahal Hill battled Johnny Walker. Hill entered the fight coming off a first-round TKO win over Jimmy Crute, this after suffering a loss to Paul Craig in his previous fight. Walker, meanwhile, was coming off a lackluster decision loss to Thiago Santos after TKO’ing Ryan Spann in the scrap before.
UFC Vegas 48 Bonus Report: Kyle Daukaus among four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - February 19, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 48 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill. The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event did not make it out of the first round. Johnny Walker was able to get off some good kicks in the opening moments of the fight but wound up on the receiving end of a big overhand right from Jamahal Hill which put him on queer street. After hitting the Brazilian hit the canvas, ‘Sweet Dreams’ promptly put him away with a nasty follow up right (see that here).
Pros react after Jamahal Hill KO's Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 48
Chris Taylor - February 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 48 event was headlined by a light heavyweight contest featuring Johnny Walker taking on Jamahal Hill. Walker (18-7 MMA) was hoping to return to the win column this evening in Las Vegas. The Brazilian had last competed in October of 2021, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Santos. That setback was preceded by a knockout victory over Ryan Spann.
UFC Vegas 48 Results: Jamahal Hill KO's Johnny Walker (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 48 event is headlined by a light heavyweight contest featuring Johnny Walker taking on Jamahal Hill. Walker (18-6 MMA) will be looking to return to the win column this evening in Las Vegas. The Brazilian last competed in October of 2021, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Santos. That setback was preceded by a knockout victory over Ryan Spann.
UFC Vegas 48: 'Walker vs. Hill' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 19, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 48 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill. Walker (18-6 MMA) will be looking to return to the win column this evening in Las Vegas. The Brazilian last competed in October of 2021, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Santos. That setback was preceded by a knockout victory over Ryan Spann.
Johnny Walker responds to recent criticism from Jan Blachowicz: "I haven't changed my style"
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker responds to recent criticism from Jan Blachowicz, saying that “I haven’t changed my style.” Walker fought Thiago Santos in October in a dull, five-round snoozefest between two powerful light heavyweights known for their knockout power. Both Walker and Santos are two of the best fighters in the world at 205lbs, but the fight ended up being a total disappointment as neither man seemed to fight with any sort of urgency. Moreover, Walker refused to take the risks that he was once known for taking. While initially coming up in the UFC, Walker was known for his flying knees and spinning back fists. But for whatever reason, a different version of Walker showed up against Santos, and Blachowicz criticized him for his performance at the time. According to Blachowicz, something happened to him.
Johnny Walker fires back at critics of Thiago Santos fight: "People that called it boring are the ones that sit on the couch to drink beer"
Adam D Martin - October 25, 2021
Johnny Walker fired back at critics of the Thiago Santos fight, saying his critics are the “ones that sit on the couch to drink beer.” Walker and Santos met earlier this month in the main event of UFC Vegas 38. In a light heavyweight battle between two knockout artists, fans were expecting both men to go for broke and for someone to get brutally knocked out. But the fight was anything but, as both men showed an incredible amount of respect for each other. The two Brazilians went the full 25 minutes, with Santos edging out a close decision on the judges’ scorecards.