Valter Walker states Sergei Pavlovich would dominate Alex Pereira
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Valter Walker discussed the heavyweight division in an interview on July 17, 2026. Walker expressed that he does not currently feel ready to challenge top fighters but holds Sergei Pavlovich in high regard. He believes Pavlovich would not be a suitable comeback opponent for Alex Pereira, emphasizing Pavlovich's strength and training improvements. With no active champion in the division, the conversation around potential matchups remains relevant.
- •Valter Walker spoke on the heavyweight division on July 17, 2026.
- •He considers himself not yet ready for top-level opponents.
- •Walker believes Sergei Pavlovich would dominate Alex Pereira.
- •Pavlovich is now training with a more structured team.
- •The heavyweight division currently lacks an active champion.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Valter Walker avows that Sergei Pavlovich would ‘run right through’ Alex Pereira
"Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Valter Walker is not the type of guy who keeps his opinions to himself.
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