Johnny Walker explains Valter's emotions and tears after his victory at UFC Shanghai

Walter Walker on Johnny Walker after victory in the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction)

Johnny Walker brought tears to his brother, Valter, by showing that he still deserves to be at the top of the UFC's light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). The Brazilian, considered an underdog against Mingyang Zhang in the main fight of UFC Shanghai, held last Saturday (23), broke his rival's streak of 11 victories and knocked him out in the second round, thrilling the youngest.

In an interview with ESPN MMA, Johnny highlighted the importance of the relationship with Walter WalkerThe fighter said that, having started in the sport earlier, he has always been a role model for his younger brother and highlighted the shared concerns between them: when Valter fights, he feels anxiety, and now, when he steps into the octagon, it is his younger brother's turn to experience the same tension.

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"My brother is one of my biggest supporters. He started his career after me, and he really cares about me, just as I care about him. When he fights, I get really nervous. And now it's his turn to be nervous," he said. Johnny Walker.

The Brazilian also explained that the victory had a special emotional weight precisely because of the risks involved in each fight. For him, being in the UFC means constantly facing high-level opponents, which always puts the athletes in dangerous situations.

"I train and fight against trained assassins. I'm a trained assassin myself. So he has to be careful, because anyone can get hurt, knocked out, and 'fail.' Anyone can get hurt in this game. That's why the fight was so emotional for us, because we know how hard we train. This is the hardest job in the world," he concluded. Johnny Walker.

Revealed to the UFC through the Contender Series, Johnny Walker impressed upon his arrival to the organization, winning three straight knockout victories before suffering his first loss. However, he stepped into the octagon in UFC Shanghai under pressure, after accumulating two knockout losses in his last three appearances, in addition to a no-contest duel. With the victory over Zhang, the Brazilian maintained his position in the top 10 of the division.

VALTER CRYING, I LOVE THE WALKEEEEERRR BROTHERS SO MUCH pic.twitter.com/kl8FF08Gmn

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