Walter Walker in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction.
Walter Walker is creating a new identity in the Ultimate. The Brazilian was highlighted in UFC Nashville at the end Kennedy Nzechukwu with a heel hook. Counting on the victory about the Nigerian, the younger brother of Johnny Walker He now has his third victory using the same technique and, because of this, he deserves a new nickname in the organization.
In an interview with UFC News, Walter Walker joked about his nickname after another heel hook victory. Called the 'Clean Monster', the heavyweight stated that, given so many footlock submissions, he already considers himself the true 'foot hunter' of the division and, now, he wants to be called that.
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"I'm the foot hunter, you know? I told my coach that if I catch another foot, I need to change my nickname, because 'clean monster' is a nickname that gave me that name. But now... sorry, coach, but I'm the real foot hunter," said Valter.
Recognizing that he hurt his opponent, who took a long time to hit, Walter Walker He emphasized that he always enters the Octagon ready to give his all. Despite his intimidating stance, the Brazilian asserted that he has a good heart and stated that he didn't intentionally cause the injury, but emphasized that he desperately needed the victory.
"In this division, I'm the real foot hunter. Yeah, you know, I always go all out, try to be the bad guy, but I have a good heart. I saw him almost break and tap out once, but I really needed this win," the heavyweight continued.
Excited about this moment, the fighter celebrated the moment and the opportunity to compete at a high level. He explained that he constantly practices submission positions with elite athletes at his gym, and that the heel hook, used frequently in training, has been establishing itself as his specialty in official fights as well.
"I'm really happy to be here and I want to share this energy. I told everyone: I do this position really well, you know? In the gym, I train with top-level guys. I do this with them, I get on their case," he concluded. Walter Walker.
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Walter Walker Walker is targeting his next UFC fight and wants to face Portuguese fighter Mário Pinto in September, in France. According to the Brazilian, there are rumors that his rival is preparing for a fight during that period, and Walker has already declared himself ready for the challenge. Without injuries since his last fight, the heavyweight is confident and intends to repeat his aggressive style, marked by footlock submissions.
“Yes, I want to face the Mario Pinto in September, in France, because he said… I mean, he didn't tell me, I heard somewhere… that he needs to fight me, but he said: 'Ah, I'm not ready, I'll be ready in September.' Man, September is here, I'm ready… I didn't get hurt or anything. I'm going to get you too, get ready,” concluded the heavyweight.
Walter Walker is the king of the heel hook in the UFC
Walker made his UFC debut surrounded by the expectation of being the younger brother of Johnny Walker, but ended up defeated by Lukasz Brzeski in April 2024. Four months after the setback, the heavyweight returned to the octagon and won Junior Tafa with the technique that would become his trademark in the Ultimate: the heel hook. Since then, the Brazilian has also submitted Don't Tell Mayes and most recently Kennedy Nzechukwu, both using the same move.
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