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MMA·RECAP·October 3, 2026 05:56 PM ET

Johnny Walker opens heavyweight run with knee KO at UFC 332

He said the 205 cut left him dizzy in sparring.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read
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Holy shit that is a terrifying KO by Johnny Walker. Parkin looked like he was convulsing out there. HW Johnny is here. Via @arielhelwani on X

What happened: Walker ended his first heavyweight appearance with a sudden knee knockout that stopped the fight immediately. The finish gave him an instant win in his move up from light heavyweight at UFC 332.

Why it matters: The result matters because Walker had tied the move to the strain of cutting to 205 pounds ahead of fight week. An emphatic finish at heavyweight could reshape his path if he stays in the division full time.

What to watch: The next question is whether Walker remains at heavyweight after an immediate payoff in his debut there. His next booking will show whether UFC 332 was a one-off experiment or the start of a full divisional switch.

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