Walter Walker in victory in UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
With the right to a dramatic final in a confrontation against Junior Tafa, Walter Walker finally achieved his first victory in Ultimate. Considered a slight underdog in the bookmakers, the Brazilian suffered a delicate moment at the beginning of the confrontation, but ended up betting on his jiu-jitsu talent and submitted his rival in the final seconds of the first round.
Relieved by his triumph, Valter had a tense moment with his opponent after the fight ended, where he received a slap in the face from the New Zealander. During the interview in the octagon, the Brazilian did not hesitate and asked that the next fight be against his victim's brother, justin tafa. To the sound of many boos, the fighter had his hand raised in Perth, Australia.
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On the other hand, Junior showed great dissatisfaction with the referee's decision to interrupt the confrontation. Despite not having given up, the fighter apparently gave up verbally after an alleged heel hook was thrown in by Valter. This was the second consecutive defeat for the athlete, who now has just one triumph in four UFC appearances.
Dominant in grappling, Valter Walker makes rival give up with submission at the end of the round
After 30 seconds of studying, Walter Walker he unleashed the first blow of the fight, with a very strong low kick. Junior Tafa He accelerated the pace and put good hands on the Brazilian, who quickly sought to grapple and managed to take the New Zealander to the ground. Tafa got up, but Walker took him down again. The Brazilian stabilized his position in half guard, but without much aggression. Walker managed to take Tafa away from the fence. In the last seconds, Walter Walker risked a precise attack on the leg of Junior Tafa and forced his rival to cry out before the end of the round.
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