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Valter Walker Wins by Verbal Submission at UFC 305, Tafa Slaps Walker

Aug 18, 2024, 01:48 AM

In a dramatic bout at UFC 305, Valter Walker secured a victory over Junior Tafa through a verbal submission. The fight, which aired live on ESPN, saw Walker apply a heel hook that led Tafa to scream, resulting in the referee declaring it a verbal tap. The decision sparked controversy, with Tafa visibly upset and confronting Walker post-fight, even slapping him. The tension escalated as Walker called out Tafa's brother, Justin, challenging him to a future fight. Walker expressed his anger over Tafa's comments about his own brother, Johnny, and stated his readiness to fight Justin immediately.