The UFC 279 main card opener produced a quick first-round finish with light heavyweight fighters getting into a competitive bout. Johnny Walker secured his first UFC submission win after facing early trouble in the contest against Ion Cutelaba.

Official Decision: Johnny Walker wins via submission (RNC) in Round 1 (4:37).

The bout started with ‘The Hulk’ firing a right high kick that landed on Walker’s head. The Brazilian returned a head kick of his own, but the Moldovan athlete took the SBG Ireland standout to the mat.

However, this proved a critical mistake from the CSA Moldova fighter, as Walker reversed the position after landing a few blows on the ground. The Brazilian secured a neck choke and finished the bout even after Cutelaba’s resiliency.

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The 6’6” fighter returned to the win column after losing his last two bouts (1-4 in his previous five bouts).

UFC world reacts to Johnny Walker and Ion Cutelaba’s contest at UFC 279

The quick fight, with a few turns, and an unexpected finish from the 30-year-old, amazed MMA fans.

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Earlier, one fan noticed and mentioned, “UFC PPV starts off with a moment of silence in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth, which is met with boos and then a USA chant.”

Although, after the bout started, fans were tuned in and the light heavyweights did not disappoint.

This impressive win was an important step in the right direction for the light-heavyweight athlete.

Johnny Walker had his troubles before the bout

Ahead of the contest, the Brazilian prodigy shared how he overcame adversity that came out of nowhere.

Johnny Walker showed a lot of promise in his early bouts, as he staked a mythical resume when he finished his first three opponents inside the Octagon in a total time of three minutes. However, after that, Walker’s performances against the top-tier athletes were not the same.

Thus, this win could be a much-needed boost for the SBG Ireland fighter to move in the right direction.

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