Donald K. Walker (born January 4, 1980) is a former professional

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. A professional from 2004 until 2013, he competed for the

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Mixed martial arts career

Walker began his MMA career competing mostly in regional promotions across the

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with most of his bouts occurring in the

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division against notable opponents

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and

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. Walker was the reigning NAAFS Featherweight Champion before signing with the

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Walker tried out for the fourteenth season of

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, making it to the interview round, but was not selected. Instead, Walker dropped to the

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division and signed with the UFC. He made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer

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on July 2, 2011 at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Walker faced Ken Stone on September 17, 2011 at

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. 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

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References

External links

Official UFC Profile
* *Donny Walker Official web site - https://web.archive.org/web/20110207190146/http://donny-walker.com/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, Donny American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai American Muay Thai practitioners Living people 1980 births Mixed martial artists from Ohio Sportspeople from Cleveland People from Madison, Ohio Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters