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Vitor Petrino has responded to Valter Walker's social media criticism of his recent heavyweight performance. Walker posted a photo from Petrino's Aug. 22 unanimous decision over Serghei Spivac, calling the fight boring.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 30

Walker On Hokit Fight Depending On UFC Contract

Valter Walker won't chase a fight with Josh Hokit until his UFC contract situation clears up. Walker, who submitted Thomas Petersen in under two minutes at UFC Abu Dhabi last week, said Hokit sits one tier above him in the heavyweight rankings and that a matchup only makes sense if their trajectories shift.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30

Valter Walker lists 5-man hitlist as he gives fans chance to pick his next UFC matchup

Valter Walker is already looking ahead at his potential next fight following his recent win at UFC Abu Dhabi. This past Saturday, Valter Walker scored his fifth win in a row when he submitted Thomas Petersen in the first round of their UFC Abu Dhabi clash.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 28

UFC Fails to Save Johnny Walker’s Heavyweight Debut on Historic Serbia Card

Johnny Walker’s attempt to start a new chapter in a career that has recently witnessed a noticeable slide has hit a snag. Coming off a tightly contested loss this past April, the UFC veteran, who has won only one bout since 2024, was looking to make his heavyweight debut.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27

UFC Belgrade officially down a fight as four-time headliner left without replacement opponent

The UFC originally hoped to keep Johnny Walker on this weekend’s card. A new light heavyweight co-main event is just one of several changes that UFC Belgrade has gone through just weeks before the Octagon’s debut in Serbia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Valter Walker warns UFC heavyweights after calf slicer finish

Valter Walker put the UFC heavyweight division on notice after forcing Thomas Petersen to tap with a calf slicer in the first round at UFC Abu Dhabi. The Brazilian submission artist, nicknamed "The Foot Hunter," secured only the fourth successful calf slicer in Octagon history, per Sherdog.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Valter Walker secretly helped teammate through financial hardship

UFC heavyweight Valter Walker has been quietly helping teammates behind the scenes for years, according to a story shared by training partner Muhammad Saidov.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Valter Walker Banks $100K Bonus For Fifth Submission At UFC Abu Dhabi

Heavyweight Valter Walker banked a six-figure bonus at UFC Abu Dhabi for his fifth consecutive submission finish. Walker earned a Performance of the Night award Saturday after forcing Thomas Petersen to tap to a first-round calf slicer at Etihad Arena.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 25

Valter Walker Calls Out Ciryl Gane to Avenge Alex Pereira Before Coach Forces Him Out of the Octagon

Valter Walker continued his rapid rise through the promotion’s heavyweight division at UFC Abu Dhabi tonight. But it wasn’t just his latest submission win that stole the spotlight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

Valter Walker warns UFC he’ll refuse to fight ranked heavyweights ‘for peanuts’ after UFC Abu Dhabi

Valter Walker wants to get paid. The Brazilian has been one of the fastest-rising names in the heavyweight division, and that trend continued at Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24

Valter Walker holds grim prop as he predicts record-extending submission ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi

Valter Walker made a silent prediction during the UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh-in. Johnny Walker‘s brother has won four consecutive fights since losing his company debut by decision in April 2024.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 23

Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen prediction, odds, pick for UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov continues on the prelims with a fight between Valter Walker and Thomas Petersen in the heavyweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Valter Walker reveals goal of earning UFC title shot by replicating Ronda Rousey’s submission run

Valter Walker wants to replicate Ronda Rousey’s legendary run of eight submissions in a row. This coming Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returns to the Middle East for UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by a clash between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov.

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Valter Walker dismisses Gable Steveson hype, eyes Jon Jones

UFC heavyweight Valter Walker is unimpressed by Gable Steveson's perfect start and believes the Olympic gold medalist is beatable. Steveson, who holds a 4-0 record with four first-round knockouts, most recently destroyed Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 in Las Vegas earlier this month.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

Valter Walker calls Josh Hokit 'small', dismisses Gable Steveson hype

Valter Walker does not see Josh Hokit or Gable Steveson as obstacles in the UFC heavyweight division. The Brazilian grappler returns Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi against Thomas Petersen riding a four-fight heel hook streak, and told MMA Fighting he would gladly face either Hokit or Steveson next if he wins in the Emirates.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 20

Valter Walker: Bogdan Guskov destined for UFC title

Valter Walker expects his Gor MMA teammate Bogdan Guskov to knock out Magomed Ankalaev in the second round at UFC Abu Dhabi and go on to become the gym's first UFC champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 17

Valter Walker: Sergei Pavlovich would 'run right through' Pereira

UFC heavyweight Valter Walker believes his training partner Sergei Pavlovich would make quick work of Alex Pereira should the promotion book the two contenders against each other.

MMA News / HITC / May 1

Johnny Walker may end brotherly feud with Valter after reported UFC heavyweight debut

Johnny Walker is set to make his debut in the heavyweight division, and it could come against a very familiar face. Back in February, Johnny didn’t turn up for Valter’s Karate Combat event, which sparked some public back-and-forth between the brothers.

MMA News / HITC / March 12

Valter Walker arranges wild bare-knuckle bout between fan and ‘head of security’ at Hype FC

Valter Walker seems to have enjoyed his role as the unofficial commissioner for Wednesday’s Hype FC event in Brazil. The popular UFC heavyweight, who recently withdrew from a bout against Marcin Tybura, has kept himself busy.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 12

Valter Walker Storms the Ring to Cancel Fight at Hype FC Brazil

The crowd inside Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena expected chaos at Hype FC Brazil. They just didn’t expect UFC’s Valter Walker, who was acting as the ring announcer, to cancel a fight in the middle of it.

MMA News / HITC / February 15

Johnny Walker responds to Valter Walker’s win v Zion Clark and UFC callout

Johnny Walker was not impressed by his brother’s grappling win over Zion Clark and has explained why he did not show up to the event. Valter Walker, who competes at heavyweight, called out his older brother after submitting Clark, a former 135 lb fighter.

MMA News / HITC / February 14

Valter Walker calls out brother Johnny for UFC Fight after Karate combat 59 win

Valter Walker has put out a public call for a fight against his brother Johnny Walker in the UFC, challenging him to move up to his division. The Brazilian fighter appeared at Karate Combat 59 in Miami, where he secured a quick submission win over Zion Clark.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 13