Target set? In pursuit of his sixth title, Valter Walker taunts the greatest knockout artist in UFC history.

Walter Walker celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Besides Gable Stevenson and Josh Hokit , Valter Walker is part of the new generation of heavyweights, representing a breath of fresh air in the category. Last Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Brazilian did what he wanted with Thomas Petersen and finished him in just over a minute of fighting. With five consecutive wins , four by heel hook and one by calf hook, the bad boy should start facing higher level opponents and, it seems, already has a name in mind.

On his official 'X' account, Walker, always playful, provoked Derrick Lewis , the UFC's most knocked-out fighter in history. It's worth noting that this wasn't the first time the Brazilian has mentioned the veteran as a target.

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And the athlete's intention is valid, given that the American is one of the most popular heavyweight fighters and is currently in a bad phase, with two consecutive losses. In his provocation, Valter used Lewis's nickname as a reference, alluding to Lewis having called Talliton Xicão a 'taxi driver,' and indicated that he would go after him.

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