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Johnny Walker, an Irish-Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC, originally competed in Dana White’s Contender Series, which, in turn, opened the doors of the UFC for him in the top-most MMA promotion in the world. But Walker’s road to joining the roster of elite MMA fighters wasn’t easy if not for his wife’s support.

Gearing up for a fight against Volkan Oezdemir in Saudi Arabia this weekend, Johnny Walker never looked back after he won his debut UFC fight. While we get to follow his journey inside the Octagon, what about his life outside MMA? So today, we shall take a look at his personal life, especially his better half and their relationship.

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Who is Tara Campbell? When did she get married to Johnny Walker?

Johnny Walker has been competing in the UFC for a while. He has made a name for himself thanks to his technical prowess and his ability to put on a show for the fans. Everyone knows just how good Walker can be when he wants to be. However, what a lot of people are not aware of and are interested in knowing about the fighter is his relationship with Tara Campbell.

 

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Tara Campbell, who is a fitness enthusiast, and the UFC light heavyweight star are married. They had been in a relationship for a long time In the year 2021, Johnny Walker proposed to his long-time girlfriend, and the couple posted a beautiful picture where Campbell was seen flaunting the ring that Walker put on her finger. Sources claim that the couple had planned on moving to Ireland since Walker trains at SBG, which is in Dublin, Ireland.

The final step in the relationship was taken by the couple when Johnny Walker tied the knot with Tara Campbell in December 2022. They’ve shared numerous pictures together and it was pretty evident that they are a very happy couple. But do they have kids? Well, yes, they do have one child together.

Meet Johnny Walker and Tara Campbell’s new-born son

Having married each other in 2022, Johnny Walker and Tara Campbell welcomed their son, Alan Walker, into this world just this month. The couple shared a post on Instagram as they shared the first glimpse of their child to the world. Walker, as expected, was over the moon with a new addition to his now family of three and praised his wife for being a strong woman.

 

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The Instagram post was captioned, “Let’s Welcome to the world little Caio Alan Walker the world is all yours. Thanks to [Tara Campbell] I’m so proud of you and how amazing you were giving birth, very brave woman.” Being a strong woman isn’t the only trait of Tara Campbell. Johnny Walker’s wife played an instrumental role in getting him signed with Paradigm Sports, one of the leading sports agencies in the world.

Did fiancee Tara Campbell connect Walker to Paradigm Sports Management?

There is little that we know about Tara Campbell, the fiancee of Johnny Walker. The two make a beautiful pair and have been engaged since 2021. They posted a beautiful thread of pictures and shared the moments with their fans. However, their wedding plans are still up in the air. That being said, sources confirm that Tara Campbell has a huge role to play in helping Walker make a name for himself in the world of MMA.

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As we’ve mentioned already, Campbell herself is a fitness enthusiast. She might not be an MMA fighter, but she did support her partner in his time of need. In fact, the news suggests that it was Campbell who got Johnny Walker in touch with Paradigm Sports Management. She had been looking for various MMA firms for Johnny Walker when she came across PSM. This gave Walker the push that he needed since PSM manages some of the best athletes in the world, namely Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping.

Back in 2022, Johnny Walker’s net worth was said to be around $1 million. Today, it is safe to say that his assets and wealth have grown by a significant number. All of that aside, Johnny Walker has a number of sponsorship deals to rely on as well. His fiancee, Tara Campbell, is active on social media and often posts pictures of herself and her fiance. Campbell also came to the aid of her husband when he needed the most, showing her total support to Walker.

When Tara Campbell hit back at her husband’s trolls

The couple share a beautiful relationship together. They started dating way back, but they got engaged only recently. However, they have not gotten married or announced any plans to get married.

Johnny Walker might be a really tough MMA fighter, but there are times when he might be down on his luck and might need the support of his beautiful fiancee. Tara Campbell has always been there for him. Not only had she introduced Walker to PSM, but she also stood by him when the chips were down.

At UFC Vegas 48, Johnny Walker couldn’t secure a win. He suffered a loss at the hands of Jamahal Hill, and pictures of him being down on the mat with his face towards the ceiling started circulating. This loss to Hill was the second consecutive loss for Walker and the fourth loss in five fights. The fans mercilessly trolled him and started sending messages that were less than pleasant.

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Johnny Walker addressed the fans, but not much changed for him. He was still receiving the messages. Then, his beautiful fiance decided to step in and take a stand for him. She uploaded a post on her Instagram account where she was seen sitting beside her fiance. The post had a long caption that was geared toward showing her undying support for her fiance. She also professed her love for him and explained how difficult the situation can be for the person on the receiving end. She stuck by him and the post was heartwarming to see.

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It will be interesting to see if Tara Campbell flies all the way to the Middle East to support her husband, who needs a win after losing his fight against Magomed Ankalaev. Can he beat Volkan Oezdemir? It remains to be seen how things pan out for Johnny Walker.

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