Valter Walker makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Valter Walker went after Herb Dean after his victory at UFC Abu Dhabi , held last Saturday (25). The Brazilian faced Thomas Petersen on the preliminary card, ended the duel with a calf lock, achieved his fifth consecutive submission and promised to avenge Alex Poatan against the referee in the post-fight interview, a provocation that he made sure to illustrate on social media.
In a video published on 'X', Valter Walker faced Herb Dean on the streets of Moscow and, in the footage, took the referee down, finished with his famous foot lock and left shouting 'Chama', alluding to Alex Poatan 's catchphrase.
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"I promise it will be quick," the Brazilian wrote in the caption.
I promise it will be fast. pic.twitter.com/wmlmG0w7KR
— Valter Walker UFC (@ValterUfc) July 26, 2026
Valter Walker submitted Thomas Petersen at UFC Abu Dhabi.
In the fight that closed the preliminary card of the event, Valter Walker adopted an aggressive stance from the start of the fight, seeking to exchange blows. However, after attempting a middle kick that was defended by Petersen, the Brazilian connected with the clinch and pulled the fight into half-guard.
With the duel on the ground, Valter began to threaten with his heel hooks even from the bottom, while his rival defended with his arm, hindering the Brazilian's attacks. Still, in a moment of carelessness, the Rio native, who trains in Russia, managed to break free from his opponent's arms and found his first real opportunity in Petersen's legs.
Thomas managed to defend himself with a spin, but Valter changed his position, locked his shin on the back of his opponent's knee, and applied a calf lock that ended the fight.
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