Summary
Valter celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/valterwalkerufc
Walter Walker is a big loss at UFC Rio. Last Thursday (9), the Brazilian, who was one of the most excited athletes to fight this Saturday (11), received the news that the duel with Mohammed Usman in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) was canceled. The company then looked for a new opponent for the brother of Johnny Walker to continue the show, but couldn't find him. Angry, the Rio native didn't forgive his rival.
At the official UFC Rio weigh-in, held on Friday morning (10), Valter showed up and, upon stepping on the scale, blasted the Nigerian. Even with the fight canceled, the Brazilian had to make weight to secure his purse. In his lament, the athlete accused Usman of having pulled out of the fight out of fear and emphasized that he was in excellent condition to not only win, but also impress at the event.
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Upset about being left out of UFC Rio, Valter, who is enjoying a strong professional moment and gaining popularity, took the opportunity to ask the UFC for another chance to fight in front of his fans on his next visit to Brazil. The Brazilian's desire is understandable, as he has only fought once at home in his career, in 2022..
"I was ready for this son of a bitch! I trained hard for this fight, but this son of a bitch ran! I just wanted to ask the UFC for an opportunity to fight in Rio de Janeiro again, because it's my dream. My dream is to fight in Rio de Janeiro. I came ready for war! Look at this, I'm in shape for heavyweight!" said the fighter.
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UFC Rio technical sheet
Date: 11 October 2025
Time: From 17pm (Brasília time)
Location: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): charles do brox x Mateusz gamrot
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo x Montel Jackson
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Vincent Luque x Joel Alvarez
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jonathan Diniz x Mario Pinto
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Ricardo Ramos x Kaan Ofli
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lucas Almeida x Michael Aswell Jr.
PRELIMINARY CARD (17pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jafel Filho x Clayton Carpenter
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino x Thomas Petersen
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bia Mosque x Irina Alekseeva
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lucas Rocha x Stewart Nicoll
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker x Mohammed Usman – fight canceled
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Julia Polastri x Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Luan Lacerda x Saimon Oliveira
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