Johnny Walker’s tumultuous tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has thus far been defined by exhilarating highs and alarming lows.
The former Ultimate Challenge MMA and European Beatdown champion first appeared on the UFC radar two-plus years ago and rattled off three consecutive victories inside the Octagon in less than three minutes combined, leading some to wonder if the promotion had stumbled upon a budding superstar. Reality set in during two subsequent outings, as Walker fell short of expectations. The 28-year-old last competed at UFC Fight Night 170, where he wound up on the wrong side of a unanimous decision against Ukrainian brute Nikita Krylov on March 14, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil.