UFC on ESPN 70 video: Valter Walker makes history with third straight heel hook finish
Walker's (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) now trademark move landed early again, because he managed to make Nzechukwu (14-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) tap just 54 seconds into Round 1 of the heavyweight bout Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Check out the replay of the quick submission win below (via X):
After the victory, Walker said he is coming to do the same to everyone else ien the heavyweight division until he gets the belt.
"I told you everyone, watch out for the foot lock, and I have more," Walker said in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier. "UFC gives me the confidence. I believe more and more."
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