Johnny Walker scores first-round KO in heavyweight debut at UFC 332

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Johnny Walker scores first-round KO in heavyweight debut at UFC 332
Summary

Johnny Walker made a striking debut in the heavyweight division at UFC 332, held on October 3, 2026, in Salt Lake City. He achieved a knockout victory over Mick Parkin at 3:35 of the first round with a knee strike. Alongside Walker, Damian Pinas, Imanol Rodriguez, and Roman Kopylov also secured Performance of the Night bonuses for their first-round finishes. Pinas knocked out Andrey Pulyaev in just 75 seconds, while Rodriguez stopped Alden Coria at 3:11. Kopylov concluded his fight against Ateba Abega Gautier at 3:12 with a knockout as well.

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  • •Johnny Walker knocked out Mick Parkin in his heavyweight debut.
  • •Event took place at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3, 2026.
  • •Walker, Pinas, Rodriguez, and Kopylov each received $100,000 bonuses.
  • •Pinas improved to 11-1 with a quick knockout of Pulyaev.
  • •Rodriguez remains unbeaten at 8-0 after stopping Coria.
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Johnny Walker, Damian Pinas, Imanol Rodriguez and Roman Kopylov each earned $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses Saturday following UFC 332 at the Delta Center.

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