Julius Walker MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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JULIUS WALKER
“Juice Box”
UNITED STATES • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
8-3-0
(T)KO
5-2
SUB
2-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 4″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE
07/16/1999 (27)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
78.0″ (198cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Team Fusion • Springfield, Missouri
NICKNAME
“Juice Box”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Julius Walker Record
WINS8
KO/TKO
5
SUB
2
DECISION
1
LOSSES3
KO/TKO
2
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 11 professional bouts (8-3-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Gerald Meerschaert
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
Oct / 10 / 2026
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (3:35)
Oct / 10 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME3:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Walker vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Meta APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Meta APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout (Opponent)37-22-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout7-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Julius Walker: -310 (Favorite)
vs
Gerald Meerschaert: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker established his 6-foot-4 frame early on, scoring a takedown and landing short elbows in round one. In the second frame, Walker trapped Meerschaert along the fence with clubbing left hands and delivered heavy follow-up punches on the mat to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 3:35.
LOSS
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev
Russia
Russia
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun / 27 / 2026
KO/TKO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (0:08)
Jun / 27 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME0:08
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Yakhyaev vs. Walker
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev
Fight Location Baku, Azerbaijan (National Gymnastics Arena)
Baku, Azerbaijan (National Gymnastics Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout7-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -625 (Favorite)
vs
Julius Walker: +440 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the second-fastest finish in UFC light heavyweight history, Yakhyaev countered Walker’s initial forward rush with a crushing overhand right to score an eight-second knockout.
LOSS
Dustin Jacoby
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Feb / 07 / 2026
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:42)
Feb / 07 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME1:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Jacoby vs. Walker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Dustin Jacoby
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205½ lbs
Dustin Jacoby Record at Bout (Opponent)20-10-1
Julius Walker Record at Bout7-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dustin Jacoby: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Julius Walker: +145 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker secured three takedowns in the opening frame, but seasoned kickboxer Jacoby found his rhythm in round two, trapping Walker against the cage with a heavy four-punch combination to score a TKO at 1:42.
WIN
Raffael Cerqueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Aug / 09 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 09 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim • Walker vs. Cerqueira
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Raffael Cerqueira Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Julius Walker: -650 (Favorite)
vs
Raffael Cerqueira: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith
Derek Cleary: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Chris Lee: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker secured his first official Octagon victory, landing six takedowns, dominating top position, and out-striking the Brazilian 44 to 19 across 15 minutes to sweep a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Alonzo Menifield
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song
Feb / 22 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 22 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Menifield vs. Walker
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Alonzo Menifield
Fight Location Seattle, Washington, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)
Seattle, Washington, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205½ lbs
Alonzo Menifield Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-1
Julius Walker Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alonzo Menifield: -215 (Favorite)
vs
Julius Walker: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Accepting the fight on just ten days’ notice for his UFC debut, Walker went toe-to-toe with seasoned veteran Menifield over 15 wild minutes, landing 86 significant strikes in a narrow split decision defeat (28-29, 29-28, 28-29).
WIN
Myron Dennis
United States
United States
Peak Fighting 41
Dec / 07 / 2024
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:58)
Dec / 07 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME1:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Peak Fighting Light Heavyweight Championship • Dennis vs. Walker
Captured PFC Title
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Myron Dennis
Fight Location Texarkana, Arkansas, United States (Four States Entertainment Center)
Texarkana, Arkansas, United States (Four States Entertainment Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Myron Dennis Record at Bout (Opponent)19-9-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Kevin Nix
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker captured the Peak Fighting 205-pound championship, dropping UFC veteran Dennis with a thunderous right hand and swarming with follow-up punches to score a TKO at 1:58 of the opening frame.
WIN
Bevon Lewis
United States
United States
Synergy FC 16: Walker vs. Lewis
Nov / 16 / 2024
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:30)
Nov / 16 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Synergy FC Light Heavyweight Championship • Walker vs. Lewis
Defended Synergy FC Title
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Bevon Lewis
Fight Location Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)
Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bevon Lewis Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Nick Berens
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his regional championship against UFC veteran Bevon Lewis, Walker defended takedowns and caught Lewis with a sharp counter hook along the fence to seal a first-round TKO at 3:30.
WIN
Nyle Bartling
United States
United States
Synergy FC 13: Walker vs. Bartling
Jun / 01 / 2024
Submission (Triangle Armbar)
Rnd 2 (1:38)
Jun / 01 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME1:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Synergy FC Light Heavyweight Championship • Walker vs. Bartling
Captured Synergy FC Title
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Nyle Bartling
Fight Location Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)
Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Nyle Bartling Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Nick Berens
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker claimed the vacant 205-pound Synergy FC title, pulling off a slick triangle armbar transition from bottom position in round two to force a submission tap at 1:38.
WIN
Mike Cook
United States
United States
Synergy FC 12: Clem vs. Meck
Mar / 23 / 2024
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:46)
Mar / 23 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Synergy FC 12 Feature • Walker vs. Cook
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Mike Cook
Fight Location Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)
Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Mike Cook Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Zach Teiberis
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker swarmed Cook right out of the gate with punishing power shots, forcing Cook to submit to strikes in just 46 seconds.
WIN
Bryan Porritt
United States
United States
Synergy FC 8: Hutch vs. Stinson
Oct / 14 / 2023
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:57)
Oct / 14 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME1:57
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Synergy FC 8 Feature • Walker vs. Porritt
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Bryan Porritt
Fight Location Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)
Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bryan Porritt Record at Bout (Opponent)3-5-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Zach Teiberis
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walker scored a quick takedown, transitioned effortlessly to back control, and flattened Porritt out to lock in a rear-naked choke at 1:57 of round one.
WIN
Henry Essley
United States
United States
Synergy FC 6: Springfield Fight Night
Apr / 22 / 2023
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:17)
Apr / 22 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Walker vs. Essley
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJulius Walker vs Henry Essley
Fight Location Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)
Springfield, Missouri, United States (Oasis Convention Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Henry Essley Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Julius Walker Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Zach Teiberis
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, former college basketball standout Walker showcased explosive athleticism and heavy hands, finishing Essley with unanswered ground strikes at 4:17 of round one.
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