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.

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.

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Walker faced Ken Stone on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25. 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.

Championships and accomplishments North American Allied Fight Series NAAFS Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Mark Cherico TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 3

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Frank Caraballo KO (flying knee) Bellator 66

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Return to Featherweight; lost NAAFS Featherweight Championship. Loss

Ken Stone Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Loss

Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) UFC 132

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Billy Vaughan Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Night of Champions 2010

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Defended NAAFS Featherweight Championship. Win

Mike Nesto Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 4

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Won NAAFS Featherweight Championship. Win

Kenny Foster TKO (punches) EFC: Downtown Beatdown 3

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Dustin Kempf TKO (punches) NAAFS: Caged Fury 9

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win

Tony Jayme Decision (split) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 6

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Bruce Ferguson Submission (armbar) UMMAXX 8: All Heart, No Fear

Akron, Ohio, United States Win

Brad Fonck TKO (punches) UMMAXX 7: Out of the Cage

Akron, Ohio, United States Loss

Cody Stevens Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 2

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Cub Swanson Submission (rear-naked choke) IFBL: Fight Night 11

Niles, Ohio, United States Win

Sonny Marchette Submission (triangle choke) NAAFS: Caged Fury 3

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Yaotzin Meza TKO (punches) EC: Fights

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Ryan McIntosh Submission (guillotine choke) Superior Fight Night 3

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Mike Bogner Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Fury 2

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Jeff Curran Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hard Knocks

Rockford, Illinois, United States Win

Dan Swift Decision (split) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 2

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win

Jason Taylor Submission (triangle choke) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 2

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win

Jesse Lessard Submission (armbar) KOTC: Shock and Awe

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Adam Bass TKO (punches) ECC: Ho Ho Ho KO

Dayton, Ohio, United States Loss

Josh Souder Submission (heel hook) KOTC 42: Buckeye Nuts

Dayton, Ohio, United States Win

Jim Calazante Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 3

Lakemoor, Illinois, United States Win

Jason Cable Submission (armbar) Extreme Fighting Challenge 9

Cleveland, Ohio, United States