FIGHTER METRICS
STRIKING ACCURACY
Significant Strikes Attempted: 407Significant Strikes Landed: 245
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY
Takedowns Attempted: 2Latest Bouts:
Johnny Walker is an exciting and talented professional mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight division. He has quickly made a name for himself since making his promotional debut back in November 2018, picking up impressive wins in every fight so far.
Born Johny Antonio da Silva on August 24, 1991, Walker grew up in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil with his two older siblings. Starting training Muay Thai at the age of 15 to stay out of trouble and make a better life for himself, he soon fell in love with the sport and decided to pursue it as a career. After amassing an amateur record of 8-1 over four years of regional competition, he turned pro at 21 years old; winning all seven fights during that span before signing with UFC.
Walker’s UFC debut was against Khalil Rountree Jr., where he put on an electrifying performance by winning via first round technical knockout following his signature spinning back fist technique called ‘The Spin-O-Rama” – which captured fans’ attention everywhere around the world overnight. His next three victories were even more remarkable; all coming within seconds into round one via knockouts or submission holds – earning him five post-fight bonuses over those bouts alone!
With four consecutive wins under his belt since joining UFC roster less than nine months ago, Johnny Walker has undoubtedly become one of its most promising prospects today – known not only for his incredible fighting abilities but also as an avid prankster between friends whenever they are outside training camp setting! Aside from having quality time with family & friends when away from MMA duties; Walker likes to spend much of free time actively participating community events investing into local charities & causes whenever possible.
As part of Team Nogueira gym in Rio de Janeiro led by iconic former champions Minotauro Nogueira & Rodrigo Minotouro; Johnny Walker continues to work hard inside octagon aiming towards becoming champion someday sooner rather then later – while staying true to himself along way as genuine nice guy admired not just by fans but people close him alike .