Valter Walker has earned an unconventional title within the heavyweight division. Fans and commentators alike have taken to calling him the “Foot Collector” following his historic run of consecutive heel hook submissions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Brazilian fighter, standing 6’6″ and training out of GOR MMA in Moscow, has managed something unprecedented at heavyweight in 2025: three straight first-round submission victories, all via the same finishing technique.
The UFC Foot Collector: Understanding Valter Walker’s Heel Hook Dominance
Walker’s submission record stands apart because heel hooks remain a rarity at heavyweight, where striking power and traditional wrestling have historically dominated the division.