Sports · Combat Sports · 6 hrs ago
Johnny Walker rules out fighting half-brother Valter in the UFC
UFC heavyweight Johnny Walker says he will not fight his half-brother Valter in the promotion.
Walker said the violence of fighting makes facing a family member unthinkable.
He described a cage fight as an attempt to seriously hurt the opponent, a mindset he cannot accept toward his brother.
The brothers have trained together in Russia, but their relationship is strained.
Walker said Valter's jokes and provocative comments can feel disrespectful.
Walker says he loves his younger brother and hopes they grow closer, though he wants to be able to count on him.
No UFC fight between them is planned in the information available.
Johnny Walker has ruled out fighting his half-brother Valter Walker in the UFC.
He said he cannot imagine hurting a relative in a sport where fighters try to hurt each other.
Johnny said he loves his younger half-brother and hopes their relationship improves.
The brothers have trained together in Russia, but Johnny said Valter’s jokes and provocative comments have caused tension.
- Who
- Johnny Walker and his half-brother, Valter Walker.
- What
- Johnny ruled out fighting Valter in the UFC.
- When
- The article was published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- In the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Why
- Johnny said he does not want to hurt his own brother.
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- Fighters
- Johnny Walker and Valter Walker
- Relationship
- Younger half-brother
- Promotion
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Training location
- Russia
What people are saying
No, man. Am I going to fight my own brother? Are you crazy?
I go in there to hurt other people. I don't want to hurt my own blood.
But doing that to your own brother, someone who shares your blood, there's no way. Unless the guy is completely crazy — and I'm not that crazy.
I would like to be close to my brother. I'd like to have a brother I could count on 100 percent.