Walker On Brother Valter Drama: 'I Miss Him'

UFC heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight Johnny Walker has addressed his ongoing drama with younger brother Valter, calling him an "idiot" while acknowledging the rift between them.

Walker opened up about the family tension in comments first reported by MMA Mania, mixing frustration with affection when discussing his sibling. "I miss him," the 15-fight UFC veteran said of Valter, who competed on the promotion's roster before pursuing a Muay Thai career this year.

What sparked the Walker brothers' feud

The relationship between the Brazilian siblings has deteriorated publicly over the past year, with Johnny previously stating he was "ashamed" of Valter after a controversial incident involving a bout with legless wrestler Zion Clark. The exact timeline of the current tension remains unclear, though both fighters train separately and have traded barbs on social media.

Johnny Walker last competed at heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight after years bouncing between weight classes and gyms. Valter, meanwhile, made headlines last month when he dropped his UFC 334 debut and jumped to Muay Thai, where he was stopped by one-armed striker Jake Peacock in his promotional debut.

Neither fighter has announced a next bout, though the elder Walker is expected to return in early 2027 at 205 pounds.

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Original reporting:

• mmamania.com — Johnny Walker opens up on drama with ‘idiot’ brother Valter: ‘I miss him’ | MMA Mania