‘You’re just a man’: Valter Walker explains why he doesn’t want top 10 opponent after UFC Nashville finish

UFC Nashville medical suspensions: Kennedy Nzechukwu out for 180 days after heel hook loss

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Tennessee Athletic Commission (TAC) handed out 24 medical suspensions in the aftermath of UFC Nashville this past weekend (Sat., July 12, 2025) inside Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with three fighters receiving six-month suspensions. These include Kennedy Nzechukwu, who was heel-hooked by Valter Walker; Junior Tafa, who was dominated and submitted by Tuco Tokkos; and Mike Davis, who knocked out Mitch …

‘You’re just a man’: Valter Walker explains why he doesn’t want top 10 opponent after UFC Nashville finish

Valter Walker hugs his brother Johnny Walker at UFC Nashville | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Valter Walker continues to impress in the UFC heavyweight division, collecting his third straight heel hook finish by tapping out Kennedy Nzechukwu in under a minute at UFC Nashville. With a $50,000 bonus cashed and three quick stoppages, Walker refuses to let the hype take control of his future. Instead of calling for a top-ranked opponent next—which…

UFC Nashville star Valter Walker cites brother's early career struggles as major reason he wants slow path to Top 15

Valter Walker doesn't want to repeat his brother's early UFC hype.