Valter Walker and Josh Hokit lower the tone and involve mothers in a taunting exchange; understand why.

Valter Walker and Josh Hokit are standouts in the UFC heavyweight division. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

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Valter Walker and Josh Hokit engaged in yet another exchange of taunts on social media. Both Brazilian and American fighters, who have a winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), have stood out not only for their results in the cage but also for their trash talking. This time, the rivalry between the two took on an even more personal tone, involving even the fighters' mothers.

After Valter Walker criticized Josh Hokit 's personality on 'X', the American responded provocatively, stating that he has ten different personalities and suggesting that the Brazilian's mother was trying to decide which one she likes best.

"I actually have 10 different personalities and your mom is trying to decide which one she likes best," wrote Josh Hokit.

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Valter Walker , in turn, did not let the provocation go unanswered and retorted with a sexually suggestive comment, insinuating that Hokit's mother tried to respond but was prevented by the size of his genitals.

"Her mother tried to speak, but with just a few centimeters in her mouth she couldn't," replied Valter Walker.

Your mom tried to speak but with a few inches in her mouth couldn't. https://t.co/y6Nvnvttz1

— Valter Walker UFC (@ValterUfc) August 13, 2026

Rivalry between Walter Walker and Josh Hokit

A potential duel between Josh Hokit and Valter Walker would pit two heavyweights with very different styles against each other. Beyond the banter on social media, the fight promises a technical clash between the American's wrestling prowess and the Brazilian's expertise in leg locks.

Undefeated and boasting a record of 10 wins, Josh Hokit presents impressive numbers in stand-up fighting, averaging 6,07 significant strikes landed per minute with 67% accuracy. In grappling, the American's experience in collegiate wrestling also shows in the statistics: he executes 3,73 takedowns every 15 minutes, with a 47% success rate.

On the other hand, Valter Walker has numbers that are particularly noteworthy when the fight goes to the ground. With 16 wins and only one loss in his career, the Brazilian averages 1,92 significant strikes landed per minute in striking exchanges. Furthermore, he is on a five-fight winning streak by submission, all achieved through attacks on his opponents' legs.

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