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.

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.”

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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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