UFC"Juice Box"Julius Walker Record: 7-3-0
Light HeavyweightRecord7-3-0
Age26
DivisionLight Heavyweight · #66
Combat Edge Elo1599
Last fightJun 27 2026
Julius Walker has a 7-3-0 professional record and is 26 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Team Fusion. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Julius Walker bio
Personal background
Julius "Juice Box" Walker is an American UFC light heavyweight born on July 16, 1999, and based in Springfield, Missouri. He is one of the more unconventional athletes in his division, arriving in MMA not from a wrestling room but from the basketball court: Walker played college basketball at Drury University, and that background shows in the explosive, rangy athleticism he brings to a 6'4" frame with a 78-inch reach. He found combat sports later than most, joining Springfield's Team Fusion gym, where he trains under coach Brad Montgomery and eventually took on coaching responsibilities of his own. The result is a long, powerful light heavyweight who relies on natural athletic gifts as much as technical polish.
Path to the UFC
Walker turned professional in 2023 and rose through the regional ranks at a remarkable pace, fighting primarily for the Synergy FC promotion. His early run was a highlight reel of fast finishes — he opened his career with a string of first- and second-round stoppages by both knockout and submission, showcasing the kind of versatility that catches matchmakers' attention. In late 2024 he closed out his regional run with back-to-back statement wins, and within roughly two years of his debut he had earned his place on the UFC roster, an unusually quick ascent for a fighter who had only recently committed to the sport.
The UFC run
Two of Walker's most important pre-UFC wins came in 2024. In March he stopped Mike Cook by first-round TKO, and that November he knocked out the experienced Bevon Lewis in the opening round to underline his finishing power. His UFC debut in February 2025 was a hard one: he dropped a razor-thin split decision to durable veteran Alonzo Menifield, his first taste of championship-level competition. Walker answered in August 2025, grinding out a unanimous-decision win over Raffael Cerqueira to show he could win on the cards as well as by stoppage. The progress hit a wall in February 2026, when veteran Dustin Jacoby stopped him by second-round TKO, leaving Walker at 7-2 as a raw but dangerous athlete still rounding out his game.
Fighting style
Walker is a finisher powered by elite athleticism. Four of his seven wins have come by knockout and two by submission, an 86% finish rate that reflects how rarely his fights reach the scorecards when he is in control. His length, speed and power off the basketball-honed frame make him a threat to end a fight in a single sequence, and his early submissions prove he is more than just a striker. The honest gaps show up against seasoned competition: both of his losses have come to experienced UFC veterans, one by split decision and one by TKO, suggesting that his still-developing defense and fight IQ can be exposed by opponents who weather his early storm.
Career highlights
- Rapid rise to the UFC — went from his 2023 pro debut to the UFC roster in roughly two years, finishing nearly every regional opponent along the way.
- First UFC win — outpointed Raffael Cerqueira by unanimous decision in August 2025 to earn his maiden Octagon victory.
- 86% finish rate — four knockouts and two submissions in seven wins mark him as one of light heavyweight's most explosive young finishers.
Career snapshot
Julius Walker career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1599Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1390
Light Heavyweight#66of 96 active
Peak1645
Last move-22
Opponent quality1564avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1645 Elo after defeating Raffael Cerqueira (2025-08-09)
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
LossAbdul Rakhman Yakhyaev2026-06-27 | KO-22LossDustin Jacoby2026-02-07 | TKO-24WinRaffael Cerqueira2025-08-09 | Decision (unanimous)+27LossAlonzo Menifield2025-02-22 | Decision (split)-16WinMyron Dennis2024-12-07 | TKO (Punches)+19Julius Walker quick answers
What is Julius Walker's record?
Julius Walker's professional MMA record is 7-3-0.
How old is Julius Walker?
Julius Walker is 26 years old.
What weight class is Julius Walker?
Julius Walker fights at Light Heavyweight in UFC.
How tall is Julius Walker?
Julius Walker is 6'4" tall with a 78" reach.
How much does Julius Walker weigh?
Julius Walker competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 205 lbs.
What is Julius Walker's Combat Edge Elo?
Julius Walker's Combat Edge Elo is 1599, with a peak Elo of 1645.
How strong is Julius Walker's recent opposition?
Julius Walker's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1564 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Julius Walker's last fight?
Julius Walker's latest tracked pro fight was against Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev at UFC Fight Night on Jun 27 2026.
What is Julius Walker's recent form?
Julius Walker's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Julius Walker usually win?
Julius Walker's 7 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 86% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Julius Walker stats
Record : 7 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.73Fighter3.17Division average
Significant striking accuracy
54%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.03Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
43%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
4.09Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
38%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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