Valter Walker once again showed why he is considered one of the biggest prospects in his category. In a fight valid for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), at UFC Abu Dhabi , held this Saturday (25), at the Etihad Arena, the Brazilian needed little time to impose his game and surprised Thomas Petersen with a calf lock in the first round, securing another impressive finish in the octagon.
At 28 years old, Walker has gained momentum in the heavyweight division. The Brazilian has five consecutive submission victories and is known for his sharp jiu-jitsu. Against Petersen, he achieved a great victory.
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Right at the start of the fight, Valter closed the distance looking for the clinch. Petersen tried to impose his wrestling and initiated a takedown attempt, but the Brazilian showed composure in his defense. Taking advantage of the American's movement on the ground, Walker pulled his opponent into his comfort zone, quickly locked in a calf lock and forced the three taps, ending the fight.
At 28 years old, Walker continues to draw attention for his confidence in his ground game. Even using a technique considered risky and requiring extreme precision, the Brazilian has transformed leg locks into his main trademark. Fueled by his dominant streak, Valter is establishing himself as a rising name in the heavyweight division and reinforcing his position in the organization's rankings.
But if you haven't seen Valter Walker 's finish , check out the video below.
FIGHT VIDEO: Watch Valter Walker's submission victory against the American at UFC Abu Dhabi
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UFC Abu Dhabi results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov by knockout (punches) 2m39s R5
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Ramazan Temirov defeated Steve Erceg by knockout (punches) at 4:21 of round 1.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman – fight cancelled
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Magomed Zaynukov defeated Damian Rzepecki by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Rizvan Kuniev defeated Tyrell Fortune by technical knockout (knees) at 1:12 of round 3.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Abubakar Vagaev defeated Saygid Izagakhmaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Valter Walker defeated Thomas Petersen by submission (calf lock) at 1:32 of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Muhammad Saidov defeated Dustin Jacoby by technical knockout (punches) at 4:48 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sam Patterson defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by knockout (punch) at 3:06 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Axel Sola defeated Ismael Bonfim by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:44 of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Magomed Tuchalov defeated Brendson Ribeiro by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Nurullo Aliev defeated Mike Davis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Abdul Hussein defeated Cody Gibson by submission (katagatame) at 3:07 of round 3.
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