Valter
Walker has two names in mind for his next
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout.
The Brazilian submission specialist is hoping to return to action
later this year and is eyeing former title challenger Derrick
Lewis and unbeaten rising contender Josh Hokit
as potential opponents, but prefers one over the other.
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Valter Walker wants Derrick Lewis fight after five first-round
submissions
Walker, who has submitted his last five opponents in the first
round, is looking to return to the Octagon in October or November.
In a recent interview, “The Foot Hunter” revealed that he wants to
fight either Lewis or Hokit next.
“I want Derrick Lewis or Josh Hokit,” Walker told MMA Junkie. “I’ll
be ready to fight in October or November. I have in mind these two
guys: Derrick Lewis or Josh Hokit. This is who I want next.”
Hokit and Lewis squared off at
UFC Freedom 250, where the former emerged victorious.
Nevertheless, Walker believes the latter is a bigger name and wants
to add the UFC knockout record-holder to his record.
“If I could pick, I would pick Derrick Lewis,” Walker added. “I
think for me it’s an interesting fight. He has a big name and a
more big name than Josh Hokit. I think Derrick Lewis has an
interesting name in the game. I watched him when I was young. He
has the record for knocking people out, and I try to make my name
in the game. I think this is a very interesting fight for me.”
While he’s made his preferred matchups clear, Walker remains open
to accepting whatever challenge the promotion offers him next.
“I’m a soldier for the UFC,” Walker concluded. “Whoever the UFC
gives me, I’m happy and I’ll agree.”