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UFC Heavyweight Valter Walker Comments on Gable Steveson's First-Round Knockout
Valter Walker said he saw nothing special in Gable Steveson's recent win. The Brazilian fighter expressed interest in facing Steveson or Josh Hokit next.
Jul 21, 5:00 PM·1m read1 source
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UFC heavyweight Valter Walker said he saw nothing special in Gable Steveson's first-round knockout of Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 in Las Vegas earlier this month. The 28-year-old Brazilian, who has won his last four fights by first-round heel hook, told MMA Fighting he would welcome a matchup with Steveson or Josh Hokit. Walker made submission history at UFC 321 while fighting with a broken leg.
He also questioned Hokit's standing in the division after Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis at the UFC White House event. com reported. Both Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist with a 4-0 record of first-round knockouts, and Hokit have competed recently, which could align with Walker's return.
Whether UFC matchmakers pursue either fight remains unclear.
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