Wire flash
SportsUFC Abu Dhabi: Valter Walker wins by calf slicer, extends first-round leg lock streak, calls out Herb Dean
Editorial responsibility
- No named human review is recorded for this page.
- Source reporting is collected, normalized, translated or condensed automatically when needed.
- Automatically published source-backed update
At UFC Abu Dhabi, heavyweight Valter Walker secured his fifth consecutive first-round submission victory, this time using a calf slicer instead of his signature heel hook. The win extends his streak of first-round leg lock finishes. After the fight, Walker called out referee Herb Dean, suggesting he should be more cautious in stopping fights. Walker also expressed interest in fighting top-ranked heavyweight Ciryl Gane and stated his intention to renegotiate his UFC contract, saying he is 'not stupid' to fight ranked heavyweights 'for peanuts.' He compared his leg lock prowess to Ronda Rousey's armbars and aims to use it to win UFC gold.
Source report
Valter Walker continued his remarkable run of first-round submission finishes at UFC Abu Dhabi, securing his fifth consecutive leg lock victory — this time with a calf slicer instead of his signature heel hook.
Fight Highlights
- Walker submitted his opponent in the first round via calf slicer, breaking from his usual heel hook approach
- The win marks his 5th straight first-round leg lock submission
- The performance has drawn attention from fans and media alike, with Walker calling out referee Herb Dean after the fight
Post-Fight Comments
Following the victory, Walker made headlines with several notable statements:
- Called out Ciryl Gane as a potential next opponent, according to MMA Junkie
- Expressed desire to renegotiate his UFC contract, stating he is "not stupid" enough to fight ranked heavyweights "for peanuts" (MMA Fighting)
- Drew comparisons to Ronda Rousey's armbar dominance, vowing to use heel hooks as his path to UFC gold (Central Oregon Daily)
Media Coverage
The story has been widely covered across multiple outlets:
| Source | Headline | |--------|----------| | MMA Fighting | "UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker picks up 5th 1st-round leg lock submission in a row, calls out Herb Dean" | | Yahoo Sports | "UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Valter Walker Ends Heel Hook Streak, Snatches Up Calf Slicer Instead" | | MMA Junkie | "UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker wants Ciryl Gane after calf slicer finish" | | MMA Fighting | "Valter Walker hopes to renegotiate contract with UFC Abu Dhabi win: 'I'm not stupid' to fight ranked heavyweights 'for peanuts'" | | Central Oregon Daily | "Like Ronda Rousey's armbars, Valter Walker plans to heel hook way to UFC gold" |
Walker's unique submission streak and outspoken post-fight comments have positioned him as one of the most talked-about fighters coming out of UFC Abu Dhabi.
Source
Top stories - Google NewsWestern
Part of this Story
UFC Abu Dhabi: Valter Walker Wins by Calf Slicer, Extends Leg Lock Streak, Calls Out Herb Dean