Best fights of Johnny Walker
Over 12 years as a professional, Johnny Walker has compiled a 22-10 (20) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Johnny Walker defeats Anthony Smith
On May 13, 2023 Johnny Walker faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 31 years old with a record of 20-7, and Smith was 34 with a record of 36-17. Walker was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Smith was coming off a loss. Walker won via unanimous decision.
2. Johnny Walker KOs Paul Craig
On January 21, 2023 Johnny Walker faced Paul Craig in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 30 years old with a record of 19-7, and Craig was 35 with a record of 16-5-1. Walker was coming off a win, while Craig was coming off a loss. Walker stopped Paul Craig via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Johnny Walker KOs Ryan Spann
On September 19, 2020 Johnny Walker faced Ryan Spann in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 28 years old with a record of 17-5, and Spann was 29 with a record of 18-5. Walker was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Spann was on a 8-fight winning streak. Walker stopped Ryan Spann via KO in the 1st round.
4. Johnny Walker KOs Stuart Austin
On February 10, 2018 Johnny Walker fought Stuart Austin for the vacant UCMMA light heavyweight title. Walker was 25 years old with a record of 10-3, and Austin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Walker stopped Stuart Austin via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Johnny Walker loses to Thiago Santos via unanimous decision
On October 2, 2021 Johnny Walker faced Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 29 years old with a record of 18-5, and Santos was 37 with a record of 21-9. Walker was coming off a win, while Santos was on a 3-fight losing streak. Walker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santos.
6. Johnny Walker loses to Dominick Reyes via split decision
On April 11, 2026 Johnny Walker faced Dominick Reyes in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 34 years old with a record of 22-9, and Reyes was 36 with a record of 15-5. Walker was coming off a win, while Reyes was coming off a loss. Walker lost via split decision. Went the distance with Reyes.
7. Johnny Walker loses to Nikita Krylov via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2020 Johnny Walker faced Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 27 years old with a record of 17-4, and Krylov was 28 with a record of 26-7. Both Walker and Krylov were coming off a loss. Walker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Krylov.
8. Johnny Walker loses to Magomed Ankalaev in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 13, 2024 Johnny Walker faced Magomed Ankalaev in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Walker was 31 years old with a record of 21-7, and Ankalaev was 31 with a record of 17-1-1. Ankalaev stopped Walker via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Johnny Walker KOs Zhang Mingyang
On August 23, 2025 Johnny Walker faced Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 33 years old with a record of 21-9, and Mingyang was 27 with a record of 19-6. Walker was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mingyang was on a 12-fight winning streak. Walker stopped Zhang Mingyang via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Johnny Walker KOs Misha Cirkunov in 38 seconds
On March 2, 2019 Johnny Walker faced Misha Cirkunov in a light heavyweight bout. Walker was 26 years old with a record of 16-3, and Cirkunov was 32 with a record of 14-4. Walker was on a 8-fight winning streak and Cirkunov was coming off a win. Walker stopped Misha Cirkunov via TKO in the 1st round.