Johnny Walker could settle feud with brother Valter Walker following reported UFC heavyweight debut

Johnny Walker will look to make an quick impact within the heavyweight division in his next bout.

In February, Valter Walker called his brother Johnny out for a UFC fight after his sibling didn’t attend his grappling match in Karate Combat.

The 2 Brazilians’ personalities led many to assume that this was simply a joke being exchanged between them, but Johnny’s response suggested that the rivalry is real.

Any likelihood of them actually facing one another seemed unlikely because of them competing in several weight classes, nevertheless, reports suggest that this may change in the approaching months.

Who would win between Valter Walker and Johnny Walker?

After Valter Walker called out his older brother, who would win if the pair fought?

Johnny Walker reportedly set to face Ante Delija in UFC heavyweight debut in Belgrade

Ahead of his recent fight in Miami, Johnny Walker said that he’s confident he’d be higher at heavyweight due to how restricting the food regimen he has to follow with the intention to make 205 kilos is.

A frustrating loss to Dominick Reyes led to Walker suggesting that he’ll make the move up a division, though he hadn’t completely committed to this decision.

The Brazilian’s mind appears to have been made up following a report from Alex Behunin that the long-time light heavyweight shall be taking up Ante Delija at heavyweight on August 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Delija has gone 1-2 within the heavyweight division since debuting last September and currently holds the #10-spot within the division’s rankings.

Despite his four-fight win streak, with each win coming via heel hook submission, Valter Walker isn’t in the highest 15.

Whether the fight is smart after August 1 or not, having the 2 brothers compete in a grudge match, if the bad blood between them is real, will surely add some excitement at heavyweight.

Moving to heavyweight ends Johnny’s run of 16 consecutive UFC bouts at light heavyweight, where he amassed a record of 8-7-1.