The UFC has apparently added a significant name to its heavyweight division after signing the undefeated Valter Walker, who is the younger brother of top UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker.
It’s no secret that the lighter weight classes in MMA tend to have deeper pools of talent, so major promotions are always on the lookout for prospects that are capable of making an impact in the heavier divisions. According to a post from MMA Orbit, manager Gor Azizyan has confirmed that Valter Walker has inked a deal with the sport’s leading organization.
🚨| Valter Walker (11-0), brother of Johnny Walker, has been signed by the UFC, per his manager Gor Azizyan.#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/VqGCGaoJeO
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) June 9, 2023
Valter Walker Brings Youth And Unbeaten Record To UFC’s Heavyweight Division
Having a talented brother already on the roster certainly doesn’t hurt, but there’s a good chance that Valter’s impressive 11-0 record would have encouraged the UFC to come calling sooner rather than later.
“The Clean Monster” finished his first three opponents in the first round before joining noted Russian regional promotion MMA Series, where he proceeded to go 6-0 with a brief stop in Arena Global along…
