Toughness carries over for former basketball player Julius Walker

An alumnus of the Yanders Law AAU basketball program, Julius Walker, now 25 years old, is set to make his UFC debut this weekend!

Walker played basketball for Greenwood here in Springfield as well as Drury University. He earned his finance degree from MSU and is now a professional light-heavyweight MMA fighter.

Julius is 6-0 so far and will make his official UFC debut on the main card in Seattle against Alonzo Menifield (15-5-1). Full fight card: here.

Walker is an all-state soccer player, a DII college hooper, and now a UFC fighter. Although he has always been an athlete, his mental toughness is what currently sets him apart.

The Yanders Law program has no delusions about all of its young athletes going on to become NBA All-Stars. But when we hear some of the many stories like Juilius Walker’s, we beam with pride. Grit, leadership, toughness, and winning do not all have to happen on the basketball hardwood.

Another shining #LawNation star! We wish Julius good luck this weekend and in his career in the future!