A duel between Valter Walker and Ryan Spann is set to take place on the highly anticipated UFC Rio card, confirmed for October 11th. This information was first reported by journalist Léo Guimarães of SUPER LUTAS . The fight would mark the fifth UFC appearance for Johnny Walker 's younger brother . The 'Fight Night' in Brazil will take place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Brazilian heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) is having a great moment in his career. The fighter has only suffered one defeat to date, in his debut in the world's largest MMA organization, when he was defeated by Lukasz Bzeski by decision. Since then, he has had three victories by submission using the technique that has become the athlete's trademark in the octagon: the heel hook. Junior Tafa , Don'Tale Mayes, and Kennedy Nzechukwu were his victims.
UFC Rio
The UFC will return to Brazil in 2015! In an announcement made through a post on social media last Wednesday (30), the organization confirmed the holding of a 'Fight Night' event, on October 11, at the Farmasi Arena, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Those interested in attending the next edition of UFC Rio can now register on the organization's official website to purchase pre-sale tickets.
The main fight is the big unknown at UFC Rio
With two fights well underway on the card, the excitement is high as to who will headline the night. So far, the UFC hasn't revealed any plans for the main event, keeping the mystery surrounding who will headline the show in Rio de Janeiro.
Since it's a Fight Night , it's unlikely the card will feature a title fight. Therefore, the main event is likely to be headlined by a rising Brazilian fighter or a veteran already established in the organization.
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