Low! Walter Walker loses fight after rival gets injured on the eve of UFC Rio

Walter Walker in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

the fight of Walter Walker at UFC Rio, scheduled for the preliminary card of the event this Saturday (11), was canceled. The Brazilian's opponent, Mohammed Usman, suffered an injury and will not be able to compete, according to information released by the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área – MMA' this Thursday (9).

Brother of former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru UsmanMohammed was scheduled to face Walker, who would be making his first fight in front of a Brazilian crowd. With the cancellation, the Rio native is left without a confirmed opponent and is awaiting a replacement for the event.

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The loss thwarts Walker's plans, as he was seeking his fourth consecutive victory in the organization. The prospect of fighting at home, in front of a Brazilian crowd, was one of the most anticipated moments of his UFC career. The cancellation also impacts the UFC Rio preliminary card, which will have to be reorganized.

It's not yet clear whether Walker will be moved to another event or if the UFC will be able to find a last-minute replacement. The fighter, however, remains training and prepared in case the organization confirms a new opportunity.

UFC Rio Fights

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Charles of the Bronx x Mateusz gamrot – main fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Deiveson Figueiredo x Montel Jackson

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque x Joel Alvarez

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Jonathan Diniz x Mario Pinto

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ricardo Carcacinha x Kaan Ofli

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lucas Almeida x Michael Aswell

PRELIMINARY CARD

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jafel Filho x Clayton Carpenter

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Victor Petrino x Thomas Petersen

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Bia Mosque x Irina Alekseeva

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lucas Rocha x Stewart Nicoll

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Walter Walker x Mohammed Usman Fight canceled

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Julia Polastri x Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Luan Lacerda x Saimon Oliveira