Johnny Walker prepares for heavyweight debut at UFC 332 against Mick Parkin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Johnny Walker is set to make his heavyweight debut at UFC 332 on October 3rd against Mick Parkin in Salt Lake City. Walker, who has struggled in his past fights with a 1-3-1 record, hopes the move from light heavyweight will improve his performance after difficulties with weight cuts left him feeling dizzy during training. He expressed excitement about being able to train more effectively now that he is at a healthier weight. Initially scheduled to fight on August 1, Walker's bout was delayed due to an opponent injury, giving him additional time to adjust to the new weight class.
- •Walker holds a 1-3-1 record in his last five fights.
- •He is moving from light heavyweight to heavyweight for UFC 332.
- •Fight is scheduled for October 3rd in Salt Lake City.
- •Initial bout was postponed from August 1 due to opponent's injury.
- •Walker feels more capable of training effectively at heavyweight.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Johnny Walker ready to reveal full potential in UFC 332 heavyweight debut: ‘I suffered a lot’
"Johnny Walker arrived at the UFC in 2019 with a lot of hype, winning his first three fights in spectacular fashion: all via wild knockout, all earning him a Performance of the Night bonus. But things got wobbly from there. He’d win some, he’d lose some. He’d injure himself performing the worm. Now he’s 1-3-1 […]
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