Valter Walker overcame Thomas Petersen at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday with a calf slicer submission the initial round. The win broke his five-fight streak of quick leg lock conclusions. His former streak of finishing fights with heel hooks came to a close. The fight ran for 92 seconds. Walker then challenged Ciryl Gane post‑victory. The crowd responded with shock. The referee examined both fighters. Walker raised his arms briefly before departing the fight zone.
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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