Walter Walker is scheduled to face the brother of a former champion at UFC Rio

Walter Walker in victory in UFC Nashville (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Amidst great confusion for his next fight in the octagon, Walter Walker finally seems to have found someone willing to face him. After Ryan spann having declined an invitation to perform at UFC Rio against the carioca, apparently, Mohammed Usman raised his arms to perform on October 11th in the Marvelous City. According to ESPN Brasil reporter Higor Ciconello, the contract has not yet been signed, but the fight has been offered to both.

Still on his official Instagram account, Valter joked about the situation and posted a photo of the Nigerian without a foot, indicating that he will be looking for his fourth consecutive submission in the organization.

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"The carioca is coming home! Is the fourth title coming? What do you think?" Walker posted.

As requested, the Brazilian will face an athlete outside the heavyweight ranking (up to 120,2 kg). Mohammed, who is the brother of Kamaru Usman, has four wins in six appearances in the Octagon. If he can defeat Valter, the Nigerian will move up to 14th place in the division rankings.

Mohammed Usman next to brother Kamaru Usman. Photo: reproduction/Instagram @umohammed97

Walker vs. Spann is not going to happen.

Previously, the UFC's plans were to hold Walker vs. Spann. The news, which was first reported by reporter Léo Guimarães of SUPER LUTAS, ultimately fell through after, according to Valter, his opponent declared he was recovering from a hand injury.