RIO DE JANEIRO — Valter Walker was left heartbroken when the UFC known as him on Thursday to tell that Mohammed Usman was out of their upcoming conflict at UFC Rio on Oct. 11. He’s now hoping to get again within the cage as early as Oct. 25, when UFC 321 lands in Abu Dhabi.
“First second I used to be very upset. I get emotional, I cry,” Walker instructed MMA Combating. “But when I’ve religion, possibly that is for one thing larger. … However I’m glad I’m gonna combat after two weeks. [UFC matchmaker] Mick [Maynard] inform me like I’m gonna have one thing about my bills, as a result of I spent a lot cash bringing my spouse, bringing my two coaches right here. I’m gonna have like some type of assist from UFC and after two weeks, I’m gonna have a combat in Abu Dhabi. If this occurs, it’s gonna be nice. If not, I’m be glad as effectively preventing in December.”
It’s nonetheless unclear what compelled Usman out of the cardboard, and Walker stated he was not given a cause.
“I attempt don’t discuss an excessive amount of about that as a result of we’ve like similar supervisor, I respect this man’s brother,” Walker stated. “I’m slightly bit upset with him, however I respect his household title, you realize? I respect Kamaru Usman as a result of [he’s] ex-champion, and gained’t go inside any type of battle in respect to Ali Abdelaziz, in respect to his brother.”
The Brazilian heavyweight stated he was supplied a reputation to be his opponent later this month at UFC 321, however continues to be ready for the bout settlement to make issues official. Even when the deal isn’t executed in time, he hopes to be again in motion earlier than the tip of the 12 months. Walker stated he was compensated by the UFC regardless of the combat cancellation however he’s nonetheless upset that the match if off as a result of “I’m not right here for cash, I’m not a prostitute.”
“I’m ready the contract, however I already like change all my plans,” Walker stated. “I used to be planning to remain right here yet another week with my household and now my supervisor modified my ticket again to Moscow on Monday. I’ll already come again coaching. If it occurs in two weeks, I’m prepared. If it occurs after one month, I’m prepared. I’m prepared each time. I don’t make coaching camp, I’m on a regular basis in form.”
Driving a three-fight profitable streak within the UFC with all three finishes coming by means of heel hook, Walker blasted fellow heavyweights who took on social media to supply to step in when information broke of Usman was out, however allegedly modified the tone when supplied by the UFC.
“This makes me pressured,” Walker stated. “I’m very offended as a result of my combat was canceled. I’m not joking, I come right here for work. I come right here for being profitable. I come right here for making historical past. If I’m going contained in the cage and make a hook hook No. 4 I’m gonna be within the historical past. I come right here not for joking, I come right here for making historical past. I joke on a regular basis in social media and folks suppose like on a regular basis I’m joking. No, bro, I’m attempting to advertise my combat, promote my title. It’s my work. Generally individuals don’t perceive what’s going on and suppose every little thing is a joke. When you discuss, you want to do.”
