Johnny Walker gains position in UFC rankings after breaking the 'Brazilian curse'; see the top 15

Johnny Walker in victory at UFC Xiangai. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

More than ending the negative sequence of Johnny Walker and, as a bonus, the 'Brazilian curse' in main fights in 2025, the victory over Mingyang Zhang in the main fight of UFC Shanghai, on Saturday morning (23), guaranteed the Brazilian an ascent, albeit minimal, in the light heavyweight category (up to 93 kg).

In an update promoted on the morning of this Tuesday (26), Johnny Walker gained a position, overtaking the Ukrainian Nikita Krylov and reaching 12th place in the ranking. Victim of the Brazilian, Mingyang Zhang lost a place and closed the top 15, being overtaken by the North American Alonzo Menifield, new owner of 14th position.

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The light heavyweight division has as champion Magomed AnkalayevThe Russian has his first title defense scheduled, in a rematch against the former champion Alex Poatán, in the main fight of the UFC 320, on October 4th, in Las Vegas, United States.

Currently in 12th place, Johnny Walker He was once ranked in the top five in the light heavyweight division, but never fought for the title. At 5, the Brazilian has four wins, two losses, and one no-contest in his last seven appearances in the Octagon.

See how the light heavyweight rankings look after Johnny Walker's victory at UFC Shanghai: