
Valter
Walker has issued a warning to his heavyweight peers in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship for when the fight hits the
mat.
The Brazilian submission specialist continued his remarkable streak
at
UFC Abu Dhabi, forcing a tap from Thomas
Petersen with a rare calf slicer in the first round. This
marked only the fourth successful calf slicer in Octagon history
and extended Walker’s streak of sub victories to five straight.
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Valter Walker says he has an answer when opponents defend his
heel hook.
Walker (16-1) secured four consecutive wins via heel hooks going
into UFC Abu Dhabi and added yet another leg-based submission
conquest to his record with his victory over Petersen. “The Foot
Hunter” later explained that the finish came after his American
counterpart successfully defended the heel hook.
“If you’re ready for the heel hook, I have a variation to find a
way to win the fight,” Walker said in a post-fight interview. “If
the fight is on the ground, be careful. I will surprise you every
time.”
Walker has six submission wins overall, in addition to just as many
knockouts. His current streak of first-round submissions paves the
way for a high-profile matchup next, which he’s targeting for
UFC
333 in October, also slated for Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
“I just want to relax a little bit now, take a holiday with my wife
— but I want to fight again in October here,” Walker added. “I’ll
talk to my manager and find out who’s next.”
„If the fight is on the ground, be
careful.“Valter
Walker collects his fifth-straight submission victory at
#UFCAbuDhabi and gives his prediction for today’s main
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