Johnny Walker 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Johnny Walker is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. Besides 205 lbs, he also had his fair share in the heavyweight division prior to the UFC. Making his way to the top, Walker currently sits at #7 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings as of 2023.

Even before making his UFC debut, Walker was already a well-accomplished MMA athlete. He is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight champion.

Johnny Walker: UFC Career

Walker's first bout under the banner of the UFC was at the Dana White's Contender Series, Brazil. He fought against Henrique da Silva on August 11, 2018 and claimed an impressive unanimous decision victory.?

After DWCS, Walker claimed three dominating first-round T/KO victories before suffering a devastating first-round TKO loss against Corey Anderson at UFC 244. Then, he suffered another loss (unanimous decision) against Nikita Krylov on March 14, 2020, making it his second consecutive loss.

However, Walker immediately turned his two-fight skid in his last fight against Ryan Spann on September 19, 2020, where he claimed a spectacular first-round KO victory. Next, he stepped inside the octagon against Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker, and lost the fight via a decision. Further, he also lost his very next bout against Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill.?

However, the UFC star got back to winning ways against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279. Next, he defeated Paul Craig at UFC 283. In his last fight, the Brazilian fighter defeated Anthony Smith on May. 13, 2023. Walker has a splendid UFC record of 8-4.

Johnny Walker: Fighting Style

Walker is one of the best elite strikers in the UFC light heavyweight division. He is a knockout artist, having most of his victories coming in this manner (16 T/KO victories). Thus, Walker is considered a dominant fighter at 205 lbs.

Johnny Walker: Achievements

Walker has a magnificent professional MMA record of 21-7 (16 T/KO and 3 Submissions). He has claimed four 'Performance of the Night' bonuses in his UFC career. Besides that, Walker also has other accolades outside of the UFC.

Walker is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight champion. Moreover, he is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert as he is a CBJJO World Champion and a BJJ purple belt.

Johnny Walker: Net Worth and Salary

As of 2023, Walker has net worth of anywhere between $1,000,000 - $5 million, as per CelebsPageWiki. He has earned approximately over $627,000 in his UFC career, according to The Sports Daily. His biggest fight purse ($143,500) came from his fight against Misha Cirkunov back in March 2019.

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