Walker (15-7, 0-1 UFC) made his promotional debut at UFC 132 in July, when he lost a unanimous decision to fellow Octagon rookie Jeff Hougland at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The defeat snapped his seven-fight winning streak. Walker, 31, owns notable wins against current Bellator Fighting Championships featherweight Kenny Foster and Strikeforce veteran Billy Vaughan. He has not lost consecutive fights in nearly three years.
A key welterweight showdown between former title contender Jake Shields and the surging Jake Ellenberger will headline UFC Fight Night 25, along with a middleweight matchup pairing “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 11 winner Court McGee with Dongi Yang. The event will also feature a featherweight battle matching “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins with Erik Koch and a middleweight tilt pitting Alan Belcher against Jason MacDonald.
UFC Fight Night 25
Saturday, Sept. 17
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans
Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald
Cody McKenzie vs. Vagner Rocha
Evan Dunham vs. Shamar Bailey
Matt Riddle vs. Lance Benoist
Ken Stone vs. Donny Walker
DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison
Daniel Roberts vs. Anthony Waldburger
Mackens Semerzier vs. Mike Lullo
* Jorge Lopez vs. Justin Edwards
* Not Official