Valter Walker and Khabib met backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/valterwalkerufc
Valter Walker made the most of his experience fighting in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Last Saturday (25), the Brazilian, a standout in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), secured another victory by submission via heel hook and earned one of the performance bonuses at UFC 321. In addition, after impressing in the octagon, the athlete met none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The footage of the professionals' encounter backstage at the event was made available on the UFC's official Instagram account. Upon meeting the Russian legend, Valter smiled. In turn, Khabib, greeting the Brazilian, acknowledged his grappling prowess and emphasized that it's a powerful weapon for him to exploit at heavyweight: "They don't do that."
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As a friend of Walker revealed that the fighter's dream was to take a photo with the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), the company's Hall of Famer promptly posed alongside him. And Khabib's recognition proves that the Brazilian, with his fourth consecutive victory via heel hook in the first round, is moving up a level in the UFC.
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