Donny Walker

Donald K. Walker (born January 4, 1980) is a former professional American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2004 until 2013, he competed for the UFC, Bellator, and King of the Cage.

Donny Walker
Born (1980-01-04) January 4, 1980
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Other namesEagle Eye
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMentor, Ohio, United States
TeamGriffonRawl MMA Academy
Years active2004-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission8
By decision3
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Walker began his MMA career competing mostly in regional promotions across the midwest with most of his bouts occurring in the featherweight division against notable opponents Jeff Curran and Cub Swanson. Walker was the reigning NAAFS Featherweight Champion before signing with the UFC.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Walker tried out for the fourteenth season of The Ultimate Fighter, making it to the interview round, but was not selected.

Instead, Walker dropped to the bantamweight division and signed with the UFC. He made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Jeff Hougland on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Walker faced Ken Stone on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[4] He was submitted via rear naked choke at 2:40 seconds of the first round.

After going 0–2 in the UFC, he was subsequently released from the promotion.[5]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 15 wins 10 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 8 5
By decision 3 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–10 Mark Cherico TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 3 June 29, 2013 2 1:04 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 15–9 Frank Caraballo KO (flying knee) Bellator 66 April 20, 2012 4 2:25 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Return to Featherweight; lost NAAFS Featherweight Championship.
Loss 15–8 Ken Stone Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 1 2:40 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss 15–7 Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) UFC 132 July 2, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–6 Billy Vaughan Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Night of Champions 2010 December 4, 2010 1 2:58 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Defended NAAFS Featherweight Championship.
Win 14–6 Mike Nesto Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 4 August 28, 2010 5 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Won NAAFS Featherweight Championship.
Win 13–6 Kenny Foster TKO (punches) EFC: Downtown Beatdown 3 June 12, 2010 3 0:52 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 12–6 Dustin Kempf TKO (punches) NAAFS: Caged Fury 9 February 20, 2010 2 4:55 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 11–6 Tony Jayme Decision (split) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 6 September 19, 2009 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 10–6 Bruce Ferguson Submission (armbar) UMMAXX 8: All Heart, No Fear August 15, 2009 3 2:04 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win 9–6 Brad Fonck TKO (punches) UMMAXX 7: Out of the Cage May 2, 2009 1 0:32 Akron, Ohio, United States
Loss 8–6 Cody Stevens Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 2 August 23, 2008 5 4:14 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 8–5 Cub Swanson Submission (rear-naked choke) IFBL: Fight Night 11 February 23, 2008 3 1:24 Niles, Ohio, United States
Win 8–4 Sonny Marchette Submission (triangle choke) NAAFS: Caged Fury 3 November 3, 2007 2 2:16 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 7–4 Yaotzin Meza TKO (punches) EC: Fights September 29, 2007 2 N/A Monterrey, Mexico
Win 7–3 Ryan McIntosh Submission (guillotine choke) Superior Fight Night 3 July 21, 2007 1 0:24 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 6–3 Mike Bogner Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Fury 2 March 31, 2007 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 6–2 Jeff Curran Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hard Knocks January 19, 2007 3 3:23 Rockford, Illinois, United States
Win 6–1 Dan Swift Decision (split) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 2 October 7, 2006 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 5–1 Jason Taylor Submission (triangle choke) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 2 October 1, 2005 2 2:33 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 4–1 Jesse Lessard Submission (armbar) KOTC: Shock and Awe October 1, 2005 1 2:32 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 3–1 Adam Bass TKO (punches) ECC: Ho Ho Ho KO December 18, 2004 1 N/A Dayton, Ohio, United States
Loss 2–1 Josh Souder Submission (heel hook) KOTC 42: Buckeye Nuts October 23, 2004 2 N/A Dayton, Ohio, United States
Win 2–0 Jim Calazante Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 3 October 2, 2004 2 1:20 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 Jason Cable Submission (armbar) Extreme Fighting Challenge 9 September 10, 2004 1 2:55 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

References

  1. "Donny Walker's Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  2. "Donny Walker signs with UFC". gatewaymma.com. 2011-06-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06.
  3. "Bantamweights Jeff Hougland and Donny Walker added to UFC 132". mmajunkie.com. 2011-06-23. Archived from the original on 2011-06-27.
  4. "Ken Stone vs. Donny Walker added to UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans". mmajunkie.com. 2011-07-10. Archived from the original on 2011-07-12.
  5. "Donny Walker cut from UFC". Sherdog. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011.
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