Light Heavyweight#12 RankedACTIVE
Johnny Walker
22-9
1 Win Streak
Age
33
Height
6'6"
Weight
206 lbs
Reach
82"
Avg Fight Time
06:47
Gym
SBG Ireland
UFC Record
8-6-1(15 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
4 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 6R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
91%
Bonuses
5
Style
MMA
Location
Belford Roxo, Brazil
Next Fight2026-04-11
DR
vs Dominick Reyes
Opponent Last Bout
L - Carlos UlbergKO/TKOR1 2:00· Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
ZM
vs Zhang Mingyang
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 2:37
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:37
LOSS
MA
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:42
WIN
RS
vs Ryan Spann
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:43
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:43
LOSS
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Justin Ledet
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R1 0:15
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R1 0:15
WIN
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head In Clinch
R1 1:57
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R1 1:57
LOSS
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:28
WIN
AS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jamahal Hill
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:55
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:55
LOSS
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
NC
MA
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Could Not Continue
Knee to head of grounded opponent
R1 3:13
Could Not ContinueKnee to head of grounded opponent·R1 3:13
WIN
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 2:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 2:16
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:37
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:37
LOSS
CA
vs Corey Anderson
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:07
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
WIN
MC
vs Misha Cirkunov
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R1 0:36
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:36
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
0.42 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️Johnny adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 55% striking and 60% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
⭐Other
Damage Events
38%
Counters
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (124%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 252% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
86% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
14% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#12
33% of KOs
Elbow to Head In Clinch
#21
17% of KOs
Flying Knee Head
#31
17% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#41
17% of KOs
Spinning Back Fist Head
#51
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (60%) and Strike Acc% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 91% of wins end in finish (17 KO + 3 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (87% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#20 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
56% acc67%
Clinch
74% acc8%
Ground
82% acc26%
Striking Differential+0.97/min
4.06 landed/min3.09 absorbed/min
4.06
Landed/Min
3.09
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed440
Sig. Strikes Attempted797
Key Insights
Johnny is active on the ground (25%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (35%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 26% from ground at 82% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#23 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
60%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
2
Total
5
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.42
TD / 15min
0.83
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
3
Landed
5
Attempted
60%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.42/15min).
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (60%).
Clinch TD specialist: 60% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 26% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
440
2.04
Ratio
Absorbed
216
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
5/6
KD Recovery
25%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
19.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
87%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.04x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (19.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:20
R2 Control
0:23
R3 Control
0:24
R1 to Final
+30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+23.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-22.2pp
Body
-1.4pp
Leg
+23.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
9.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
64%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#17
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#20
of 26
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#10
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#18
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#3
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#13
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3058
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 5
20% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights