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UFC Light Heavyweight

Dominick Reyes VS Johnny Walker

Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

17-5-0 Record 23-10-0, 1 NC
36 Age 34
193 cm Height 198 cm
196 cm Reach 208 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
76% Finish rate 91%
65% KO rate 78%
12% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Dominick Reyes def. Johnny Walker Decision (split) · R3 5:00

Two towering light heavyweights went the distance in a tense, methodical striking match. Dominick Reyes looked rejuvenated, establishing his trademark straight left hand and utilizing sharp leg kicks to slow Johnny Walker's erratic, explosive movement. Walker landed a few spinning attacks and flying knees that partially connected, but Reyes managed the distance well, never allowing the Brazilian to capitalize. The middle round saw both men trade power shots in the pocket, testing each other's chins. Ultimately, Reyes’ consistent output, disciplined footwork, and more accurate boxing earned him the nod from the judges in a competitive split-decision victory after three hard-fought rounds.

Fight Overview

Both light heavyweights possess knockout power; Reyes is on a three‑fight KO streak, while Walker is bouncing back from back‑to‑back losses with a recent stoppage win. The fight promises a high‑impact war.

Keys to Victory

Dominick Reyes

  1. Use his southpaw jab and overhand right to land big power shots
  2. Close the distance to limit Walker’s movement
  3. Exploit any defensive lapses with heavy counters

Johnny Walker

  1. Mix kicks and punches to keep Reyes guessing
  2. Stay mobile and avoid standing still against Reyes’ power
  3. Protect his chin and look for a comeback knockout in the later rounds

Last 5 fights

Dominick Reyes

  1. L Carlos Ulberg KO · R1 4:27 · 28 SEPT 2025
  2. W Nikita Krylov KO · R1 2:24 · 12 APR 2025
  3. W Anthony Smith TKO · R2 4:46 · 7 DEC 2024
  4. W Dustin Jacoby KO · R1 2:00 · 8 JUN 2024
  5. L Ryan Spann KO · R1 1:20 · 12 NOV 2022

Johnny Walker

  1. W Zhang Mingyang KO · R2 2:37 · 23 AUG 2025
  2. L Volkan Oezdemir KO · R1 2:28 · 22 JUN 2024
  3. L Magomed Ankalaev KO · R2 2:42 · 13 JAN 2024
  4. NC Magomed Ankalaev No contest · R1 3:13 · 21 OCT 2023
  5. W Anthony Smith Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 MAY 2023

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