Valter Walker’s trademark heel hook received’t be an possibility in opposition to his subsequent opponent.
Though his promotional debut at UFC Vegas 90 in April 2024 resulted in a unanimous resolution loss to Łukasz Brzeski, Walker has since rebounded in exceptional vogue, carrying out one thing not often seen on the highest degree of the game.
“The Clear Monster” then rattled off four consecutive first-round submission victories, all through heel hook, with three of these finishes coming in 2025 alone. Walker was final seen in motion at UFC 321 in October, the place he wanted simply 84 seconds to submit extremely touted newcomer Louie Sutherland.
The 28-year-old Brazilian later revealed he fractured his fibula during the fight, an damage that has saved him sidelined from MMA competitors. Regardless of the setback, Walker is ready to return in February for a grappling matchup exterior the UFC, one which guarantees to be really certainly one of a form.
Valter Walker Booked For Grappling Bout In opposition to Legless Zion Clark At Karate Fight 59
On Sunday, the promotion confirmed that Valter Walker has been booked for a grappling matchup in opposition to Zion Clark as a part of the Pit Submission Collection at Karate Combat 59, set to happen on February 13 at Univision Studios in Doral, Florida.
For Walker, will probably be a extremely uncommon matchup, as his iconic heel hook will likely be off the desk with Clark having been born with out legs. Even so, the 28-year-old Ohio native is an accomplished professional mixed martial artist and a aggressive wheelchair racer who has represented Kent State College.
There’s additionally historical past between Walker and Clark, as the 2 beforehand engaged in a heated back-and-forth on social media. In October, Clark shared personal messages from Walker, through which the UFC heavyweight appeared to just accept a jiu-jitsu match and steered he would submit Clark.
