Valter Walker promises a new version in the UFC: 'No more heel hooks'

Walter Walker celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Walter Walker He is ready to present a new version in the Ultimate. Riding a four-game winning streak heel hook In the organization, the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) earned the nickname 'foot hunter'. However, with a fight scheduled on UFC Abu DhabiThe Brazilian wants to show that he also possesses other weapons.

In an interview with "Home of Fight," Walker revealed he was tired of the label and highlighted the change in his approach for his next fight. According to the fighter, his focus is now entirely on striking, with an emphasis on Muay Thai.

“I’m tired of people calling me a ‘foot catcher.’ I’m fed up with that bullshit. I want to punch someone in the face. I want to fight. I’m not even training jiu-jitsu and wrestling anymore, just Muay Thai. I want to show my striking. Enough with the heel hooks. Now it’s Muay Thai,” he said. Walter Walker.

Valter Walker enters the action at UFC Abu Dhabi.

Walter Walker Makes weight and confirms UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Walter Walker has the chance to show its new version in UFC Abu Dhabi, scheduled for July 25th. On that occasion, the Brazilian will face Thomas Petersen on the main card of the event.