Valter Walker
Last fight: Win vs Thomas Petersen · Submission · Jul 25, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Valter Walker holds a professional MMA record of 16-1-0. Walker has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. In the UFC, Walker lands 1.92 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 5.39 takedowns per 15 minutes. Walker also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: July 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'6"198 cm
- Weight
- 244 lbs111 kg
- Reach
- 78"198 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Dec 14, 1997
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- Brazil / Russia
- Birthplace
- Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Latest on Valter Walker
More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 11-5POTNSUBR1 · 1:32
- WINUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 10-4POTNSUBR1 · 1:24
- WINUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 14-6POTNSUBR1 · 0:54
- WINUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Rodrigues· Feb 15, 2025· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 11-8SUBR1 · 1:17
- WINvs Junior TafaUFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya· Aug 18, 2024· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 5-3SUBR1 · 4:56
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Curtis 2· Apr 6, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 9-4-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINTitan FC 82· Jun 2, 2023· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 15-10TKOR4 · 0:50
- WINMMA Series 67· May 3, 2023· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 20-14-1TKOR2 · 2:49
- WINvs Ramadan MohammedMMA Series 64· Mar 18, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 6-4TKOR1 · 2:30
- WINvs Bunyod AkulovMMA Series 60· Dec 17, 2022· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 1-2TKOR2 · 2:52
- WINMMA Series 57· Oct 2, 2022· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 7-3UD
- WINvs Andrey ZhukovskyMMA Series 54· Jul 30, 2022· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 3-4UD
- WINvs Wagner MaiaArena Global 16· Feb 19, 2022· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 7-4SD
- WINvs Aybek KobenovMMA Series 47· Jan 29, 2022· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-1UD
- WINvs Denis KazakovGOR MMA· Dec 5, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 4:50
- WINvs Curtis Saha TouyemFFC: Selection 5· Dec 12, 2020· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:02
- WINvs Dmitriy PlyukhovStudsport: St. George Cup 5· Oct 4, 2020· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-1TKO
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Zion ClarkKarate Combat 59· Feb 13, 2026· 1-0SUBR1 · 2:37
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- GOR MMA
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Valter Walker sits in the top 25.
- #2 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Heavyweight5.4
- #6 Highest share of control time, Heavyweight53.2%
- #6 Fastest submissions, Heavyweight0:54
- #8 Shortest average fight time, Heavyweight4:11
- #9 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, all divisions3.6
- #9 Most submission attempts, Heavyweight6
- #16 Takedowns per 15 minutes, all divisions5.4
- #16 Longest win streak, Heavyweight5
Bonus résumé
Valter Walker has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.
- ★ POTNvs Thomas Petersen · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs GuskovJul 25, 2026
- ★ POTNvs Louie Sutherland · UFC 321: Aspinall vs GaneOct 25, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Kennedy Nzechukwu · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs TeixeiraJul 12, 2025
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Valter Walker earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Valter Walker's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #12 Heavyweight
- Meta rank
- #11 Heavyweight
- Peak
- #10 Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Aug 5, 2025
- Times ranked
- 56
Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1851▲23
- Peak
- 1851Jul 25, 2026
- Rated fights
- 17
Frequently asked questions
When does Valter Walker fight next?
Valter Walker has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Valter Walker's record?
Valter Walker's professional MMA record is 16-1-0.
Who is Valter Walker fighting next?
Valter Walker's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Valter Walker fight last?
Valter Walker most recently fought Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov on Saturday, July 25, 2026, WIN (Submission).
What weight class does Valter Walker fight in?
Valter Walker fights at Heavyweight.
Is Valter Walker ranked in the UFC?
Valter Walker is currently ranked #12 in the UFC Heavyweight division.
How many knockouts does Valter Walker have?
Valter Walker has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Valter Walker won?
Valter Walker has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Valter Walker?
Valter Walker is 6'6" (198 cm) tall.
How much does Valter Walker weigh?
Valter Walker weighs 244 lbs (111 kg).
What is Valter Walker's reach?
Valter Walker has a reach of 78" (198 cm).
How old is Valter Walker?
Valter Walker is 28 years old (born Dec 14, 1997).
Where is Valter Walker from?
Valter Walker is from Brazil / Russia.
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