Would Johnny Walker fight brother Valter Walker in the UFC? ‘I’m not that crazy’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Half-brothers Johnny and Valter Walker are both top-ranked UFC heavyweights but refuse to consider fighting each other due to the violent nature of the sport and their family bond.
- Johnny Walker is set to fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124 and could climb higher in the heavyweight rankings with a win, while Valter is currently on a five-fight win streak.
- Despite past close training sessions, Johnny expresses frustration with Valter's immature and disrespectful behavior, which has strained family relationships and limited their closeness.
- Johnny hopes Valter will mature by age 30 and improve his behavior, which would help repair their relationship and public image.
- The brothers remain on good terms and are open to training together in Las Vegas, though Valter is not welcome to stay at Johnny’s home.
