WATCH: Johnny Walker trains brother ahead of UFC debut in heavyweight division

Johnny Walker spars with his brother, Valter Walker, before the latter's official UFC debut.

WATCH: Johnny Walker trains brother ahead of UFC debut in heavyweight division

Johnny Walker trains with his brother (Source: IMAGO/Instagram)

Light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker often goes viral for his funnyman disposition. With a 21-8-0 (1 NC) stat, the fighter also has quite the standing in his division. He thus boasts quite a fan base. But for a fresh change of pace, it’s not just him, but also his brother Valter Walker who’s in the news.

A recent video by the 205lber himself sees the duo sparring. The montage shows Walker execute a handful of high-kick and jab combos. He also stands over Valter Walker, helping him hone his ground-control reversals and defenses, parrying up some mock shots. The Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) Alum does have quite the battle acumen.

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Johnny Walker goes viral for his lively skits. It ranges from jovially claiming to beat his wife in the EA SPORTS™ – UFC 5 game and quipping at other peers. But this fight footage provides a fresh perspective of their brotherly bondage and Johnny’s tutelage as a seasoned fighter. Their constant bickering and playful grappling have captured fan attention as well.

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Valter, the half-brother to Walker, makes his UFC debut soon against Lukasz Brzeski. He details many such snippets and the lineage of his surname that he shares. Meanwhile, Johnny is fresh off a second-round knockdown skid against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Fight Night 234. Here’s hoping his brother’s win puts a smile back on his face soon.

Who is Valter Walker? Learn all about the heavyweight debutante

Valter Walker will make his UFC debut soon at UFC Vegas 90. Appearing at UFC Apex – Las Vegas, Nevada, this marks his 1st scrap since coming off a fourth-round TKO of Alex Nicholson in June. Walker’s debut was initially set for September against Jake Collier but it did not materialize.

Learn all about Johnny Walker's half-brother
Learn all about Johnny Walker’s half-brother (Instagram, @valterwalkerufc/Twitter)

In the mid-2010s, Valter Walker and his brother lived in England. Johnny is six years older than him. While the latter made his way through the Contender Series, Valter completed law school. Once Valter bulked up, he transitioned to MMA with amateur Muay Thai experience. Valter is currently 11-0 MMA after going pro in 2020. In his pro-MMA run, he boasts six wins by KO and one by submission (rear-naked choke). He also has four first-round knockouts and is also a former Titan FC heavyweight champ.

At an enormous 6′ 6″, Valter towers over his brother. The Brazilian fighter moves to and from Russia but keeps in contact. Recent social media posts also show the duo training together. Johnny will face Volkan Oezdemir on June 22, 2024. Before this, he is directing his full focus to support his brother. The duo will become the 32nd pair of siblings to compete under the UFC banner.

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