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MMA·BREAKING·August 18, 2026 04:00 PM ET

Johnny Walker moves to heavyweight for UFC 332

He faces Mick Parkin on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 181 min read
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What happened: Johnny Walker is officially moving up to the heavyweight division. He makes his debut at the new weight class against Mick Parkin at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City.

Why it matters: Walker spent his entire promotional tenure at light heavyweight, establishing a reputation as a volatile striker. Eliminating the weight cut could improve his durability, but Parkin presents an immediate physical test. Competing at high altitude in Utah will also challenge Walker's cardiovascular endurance at a heavier walk-around weight.

What to watch: The UFC 332 lineup continues to finalize its undercard ahead of the Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev main event.

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