Paul Craig

Johnny Walker came out of the gate firing at UFC 283 and it resulted in a quick finish of Paul Craig.

Saimon Oliveira via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:18](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-video-daniel-marcos-vs-saimon-oliveira-knee-tko”) Terrance McKinney via knockout (knee) – Round 2, 2:17](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-video-ismael-bonfim-vs-terrance-mckinney-flying-knee-knockout”) [Nicolas Dalby def. Zarah Fairn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-283-glover-teixeira-jamahal-hill-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-play-by-play-live-results”) [Daniel Marcos def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:56](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-video-jailton-almeida-batters-shamil-abdurakhimov-drawn-out-tko”) [Cody Stamann def. Luan Lacerda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-283-glover-teixeira-jamahal-hill-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-play-by-play-live-results”) [Ismael Bonfim def. Mounir Lazzez via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:49](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-video-gabriel-bonfim-joins-brother-in-win-column-with-49-second-submission”) [Jailton Almeida def. Warlley Alves via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-283-glover-teixeira-jamahal-hill-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-play-by-play-live-results”) [Josiane Nunes def. Mauricio Rua via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:05](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-results-ihor-potieria-vs-mauricio-rua-shogun-tko-retirement”) [Brunno Ferreira def. Gregory Rodrigues via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:13](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-video-brunno-ferreira-vs-gregory-rodrigues-knockout”) [Thiago Moises def. Melquizael Costa via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:05](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-283-glover-teixeira-jamahal-hill-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-play-by-play-live-results”) [Gabriel Bonfim def. I want to be like Cormier with two belts.” The Brazilian showed incredible balance, however, and managed to land a pair of hard punches on Craig that got him hurt.

Johnny Walker showed just how much power he possesses with a vicious knockout delivered against Paul Craig to kick off the UFC 283 main card.

It was ultimately a futile effort as Walker just kept throwing punches including a vicious series of hammer fists that finally put Craig away once and for all. As Craig continued to try and hold on for the takedown, Walker just unleased a brutal series of hammer fists that left his opponent unable to defend himself. Instead, Walker snapped off a beautifully timed hook that cracked Craig on the chin, snapping his head around and leaving him stunned.

Walker electrified the hometown crowd in Rio de Janeiro by knocking out Paul Craig for his second straight win.

The win, which is Walker’s second in a row, should catapult him into the light heavyweight’s division top 10. Walker (20-7) caught Craig (16-6-1) with a strike to the face, then capitalized with a flurry of shots to Craig, who was on his knees. It is a tough loss for Craig, who simply has not been able to sustain the momentum needed to jump into the top five.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 283 odds and lines between Paul Craig and Johnny Walker, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

Please [gamble responsibly](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/bet-and-wager-101-responsible-gaming-and-gambling/). [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_456c_ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=456&c=ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5), SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. [Colorado](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_458c_ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=458&c=ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos-co) and [New Jersey](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_457c_ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=457&c=ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos-nj), claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Walker -190 (bet $190 to win $100) [Tipico Sportsbook’s](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_456c_ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=456&c=ufc-283-paul-craig-vs-johnny-walker-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1) lines around the UFC 283: Craig vs. Walker seems more likely leave himself open, especially with Craig being the better ground fighter. [Over/Under](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/11/betting-101-the-over-under/) (O/U) The majority of Walker’s fights have been finishes as well — he holds 15 wins by knockout and 3 wins by submission. [ESPN+](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/1205322/535101/9070?subId1=SBW) by signing up [here](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/1205322/535101/9070?subId1=SBW). His last bout was a first-round submission victory over Ion Cuțelaba at UFC 279 in September. All 16 of Craig’s career victories have been finishes — 13 by submission. The early prelims begin at 5:30 p.m.

Johnny Walker continues to celebrate his wins by doing 'The Worm' despite previously injuring himself while attempting the dance move.The Brazilia.

[UFC 286](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1309084/ufc-286-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman-3-date-uk-start-time-fight-card-live-stream-tv-channel-london/) on March 18 but that may not be an option after a quick knockout loss in Brazil. Walker picked up a first-round TKO win against the Scottish UFC star who ate a series of massive punches after catching a kick and refusing to let go of his opponent’s leg. [UFC 283](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1293952/ufc-283-date-uk-start-time-fight-card-live-stream-brazil-glover-teixeira-vs-jamahal-hill/) in a battle between two top-15 light-heavyweights who hope to become true title contenders.