Valter Walker sounds the alarm after Jailton Malhadinho's dismissal from the UFC: 'It's Tramontina'

Walter Walker e Jailton Malhadinho Brazilian fighters stand out in the heavyweight division. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

A dismissal de Jailton Malhadinho triggered an alert in Walter WalkerMMA fans were caught by surprise last Wednesday (11) with the termination of the Bahian's contract with the organization. The younger brother of Johnny WalkerHowever, he admits that he has come to view the situation with caution and distrust.

In an interview with the 'Laerte Viana' channel, Valter suggested that the UFC has prioritized athletes who deliver more aggressive and violent fights, even if technical skill isn't present. In the heavyweight's view, those who don't meet this expectation of delivering entertainment may end up falling behind and being discarded by the organization.

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"It's crazy, right, man? Okay, he's putting in a good fight, half a good one, right? But it's complicated... Like, the guys want to see carnage in there. And if you don't deliver carnage, you're gonna be a disaster. You're gonna be left behind, you know?", he said. Walter Walker.

The Brazilian also acknowledged that the decision left him apprehensive. As an employee of the same company, Walter Walker He stated that the situation serves as a warning and that any athlete could be the next to face a similar measure.

"I work for the company too. So, I just let out a high-pitched fart, you know? Like, what if I'm next?", concluded the heel hook specialist.

Jailton Malhadinho's bad spell as a UFC heavyweight

Malhadinho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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The first warning sign for Jailton Malhadinho in the heavyweight division it happened in March 2024, when he faced Curtis blaydesOn that occasion, the Brazilian was unable to impose his game and ended up being knocked out in the second round.

Months later, in the face of Alexander VolkovMalhadinho suffered another defeat. Despite securing takedowns against the Russian, the fighter from Bahia couldn't maintain his offensive pressure and let the result slip away in a split decision. Following that, against Rizvan Kuniev, delivered a lackluster performance and was defeated by unanimous decision.