Johnny Walker is no longer scheduled to compete at UFC Belgrade, removing one of the event’s notable storylines just days before the card. The veteran fighter had been expected to make his first appearance as a heavyweight on Saturday, but he has now officially been taken off the lineup.
Walker has been part of the UFC’s light heavyweight division since 2018, so the planned move up in weight drew added attention ahead of the event. His absence means fans will not get to see that heavyweight debut in Belgrade after all.
The change is significant because Walker’s division switch had the potential to reshape the next phase of his UFC run. Instead, any assessment of how he might look at heavyweight will have to wait until a future booking is announced.
For UFC Belgrade, the late adjustment alters the fight card and removes an experienced name from Saturday’s schedule. For Walker, it delays what was set to be an important step away from the weight class where he has spent the majority of his promotional career.
