Valter Walker defeated Thomas Petersen at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday with a calf slicer submission the opening round. The win snapped his five-fight streak of early leg lock terminations. His earlier streak of finishing fights with heel hooks was halted. The fight ran for 92 seconds. Walker then challenged Ciryl Gane post‑victory. The crowd reacted by shock. The referee scrutinized both fighters. Walker acknowledged his win quickly before walking out of the arena.
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UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker wants Ciryl Gane after calf slicer finish - MMA Junkie
UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker wants Ciryl Gane after calf slicer finish MMA Junkie
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UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker picks up 5th 1st-round leg lock submission in a row, calls out Herb Dean - MMA Fighting
UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker picks up 5th 1st-round leg lock submission in a row, calls out Herb Dean MMA Fighting
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Valter Walker's historic heel hook streak ends as he wins in 92 seconds at UFC Abu Dhabi - Bloody Elbow
Valter Walker's historic heel hook streak ends as he wins in 92 seconds at UFC Abu Dhabi Bloody Elbow
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UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Valter Walker Ends Heel Hook Streak, Snatches Up Calf Slicer Instead - MMA Mania
UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Valter Walker Ends Heel Hook Streak, Snatches Up Calf Slicer Instead MMA Mania
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UFC Abu Dhabi: Valter Walker Hits Calf Slicer on Thomas Petersen, Wants to Avenge "Poatan" and Fight Gane - Cageside Press
UFC Abu Dhabi: Valter Walker Hits Calf Slicer on Thomas Petersen, Wants to Avenge "Poatan" and Fight Gane Cageside Press