Heavyweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Valter Walker
14-1
4 Win Streak
Age
27
Height
6'6"
Weight
2445 lbs
Reach
78.5"
Avg Fight Time
05:32
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 4 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Next Fight2026-03-28
MT
vs Marcin Tybura
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ante DelijaSubmissionR1 1:44· Armbar From Bottom Guard
Fight History
WIN
DM
vs Don'Tale Mayes
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 1:17
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 1:17
LOSS
LB
vs Lukasz Brzeski
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KN
vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook After Drop to Ground
R1 0:54
SubmissionHeel Hook After Drop to Ground·R1 0:54
WIN
JT
vs Junior Tafa
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 4:56
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 4:56
WIN
LS
vs Louie Sutherland
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Submission
Heel Hook After Drop to Ground
R1 1:24
SubmissionHeel Hook After Drop to Ground·R1 1:24
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.9/min
Grappling
5.43 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Valter adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 67% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+70% vs div avg
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
29%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Spinning
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Knees) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (114%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 215% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)
Other
Heel Hook After Drop to Ground
#12
50% of subs
Heel Hook On Ground
#22
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Heel Hook After Drop to Ground and Heel Hook On Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.4) and Sub/15min (2.0).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.📍
Grappling threat: 67% TD accuracy at 5.4 per 15. Dominant wrestler.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (42% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 22
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#20 of 22
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc70%
Clinch
56% acc11%
Ground
83% acc19%
Striking Differential-0.99/min
1.90 landed/min2.89 absorbed/min
1.90
Landed/Min
2.89
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed42
Sig. Strikes Attempted85
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (29%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 54% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 83% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
Division Rank#4 of 22
0%100%
TD Defense
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%
Landed
4
Defended
8
Total
12
5.43
TD / 15min
2.03
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
24
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.43 TD/15min.
TD defense at 0% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.03/15min).
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
84
0.66
Ratio
Absorbed
128
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.6
Standing %
62%
R3 vs R1 Output
42%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.66x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 42% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:49
R2 Control
0:58
R3 Control
3:05
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-33.8pp
Body
+52.3pp
Leg
-18.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-10.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#22
of 22
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#7
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#13
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#20
of 22
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#18
of 22
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#2
of 22
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#2
of 22
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#22
of 22
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2542
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights