Rousimar Palhares backs Valter Walker as future UFC champion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rousimar Palhares expressed confidence that Valter Walker can become a UFC champion. Walker, a rising heavyweight prospect, has achieved five consecutive first-round victories through leg submissions, earning the nickname "The Heavyweight Toquinho." Palhares noted Walker's success with the heel hook submission, a technique that made Palhares a feared grappler. Palhares added that Walker's opponents may struggle to defend against his style. The conversation comes as Walker continues to establish himself in the heavyweight division.
- •Rousimar Palhares sees potential in Valter Walker's UFC career.
- •Walker has five straight first-round wins via leg submissions.
- •Palhares was known for his own heel hook mastery in the UFC.
- •Walker has been nicknamed "The Heavyweight Toquinho" in Brazil.
- •Palhares believes opponents struggle to defend against Walker's style.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Valter Walker's biggest believer? Rousimar Palhares sees a future UFC champion
"Rousimar Palhares believes Valter Walker has all the tools to become an Ultimate Fighting Championship champion.
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