Low! Walter Walker loses fight after rival gets injured on the eve of UFC Rio

Valter Walker in victory at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Valter Walker 's fight at UFC Rio, scheduled for the event's preliminary card this Saturday (11), has been cancelled. The Brazilian's opponent, Mohammed Usman , suffered an injury and will not be able to compete, according to information released by the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área – MMA' this Thursday (9).

Mohammed , brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman , was scheduled to face Walker, who would be making his first fight in front of a Brazilian crowd. With the cancellation, the Rio native is left without a confirmed opponent and awaits a replacement for the event.

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The loss thwarts Walker's plans, as he was seeking his fourth consecutive victory in the organization. The prospect of fighting at home, in front of a Brazilian crowd, was one of the most anticipated moments of his UFC career. The cancellation also impacts the UFC Rio preliminary card, which will have to be reorganized.

It's not yet clear whether Walker will be moved to another event or if the UFC will be able to find a last-minute replacement. The fighter, however, remains training and prepared in case the organization confirms a new opportunity.

UFC Rio Fights

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot – main event

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vicente Luque vs. Joel Álvarez

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Jhonata Diniz vs. Mario Pinto

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ricardo Carcacinha vs. Kaan Ofli

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell

PRELIMINARY CARD

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Vitor Petrino vs. Thomas Petersen

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Bia Mesquita vs. Irina Alekseeva

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lucas Rocha vs. Stewart Nicoll

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Valter Walker vs. Mohammed Usman - Fight cancelled

Strawweight (up to 52,1kg): Julia Polastri x Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Luan Lacerda vs. Saimon Oliveira

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