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Valter Walker Says He Took ‘Walker’ Name to Honor Brother Johnny

Valter revealed he adopted his brother, #12-ranked light-heavyweight Johnny’s surname as a tribute. “I took the name Walker when I joined the UFC… it was like a gift, a sign of respect,” he said. Born Valter Ignacio, the heavyweight now faces ex-champion Kamaru Usman's brother, Mohammed Usman, next weekend, aiming to build on the legacy his brother helped create.