Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
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.
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…
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