Coming from two consecutive defeats, Johnny Walker will face a UFC prospect

Johnny Walker returns to UFC in 2025 and tries to shake off a bad phase in his career

One of the most charismatic figures in all of MMA already has a date to return to action. Johnny Walker will make his return to the octagon in UFC 311, January 18, against Uzbek Bogdan Guskov, who occupies the 14th position in the light heavyweight ranking (up to 93 kg). The information was published by the North American website 'Red Corner MMA'.

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Slap to the face marks controversial victory for Johnny Walker's brother at UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCEspanol
Johnny Walker trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov at AKA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Coming from two straight losses by knockout and also to Magomed Ankalayev and Volkan Ozdemir, respectively, the Brazilian defends the ninth position against Guskov, who trains at American Top Team. In turn, the Uzbek has dispatched eight of the last ten opponents with traumatic blows, having two 'Performance of the Night' awards. His last triumph was against Ryan spann.

Johnny Walker

Member of the UFC since 2018, when he joined the organization via 'Dana White Contender Series Brazil', Johnny Walker quickly caught the attention of the MMA world for his captivating personality and unorthodox and exciting fighting style. The Rio native began his career in the UFC with three consecutive victories, and at the time there was speculation of a confrontation with Jon Jones.

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However, since the defeat to Corey anderson, at UFC 244, the fighter began to fluctuate in his results. Since November 2019, he has four wins and six losses, in addition to one fight without a result.

Johnny Walker in weight cut for the UFC Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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