{"id":457874,"date":"2022-09-10T19:53:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T02:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=457874"},"modified":"2022-09-10T19:53:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T02:53:51","slug":"pros-react-after-johnny-walker-submits-ion-cutelaba-at-ufc-279","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/ufc\/pros-react-after-johnny-walker-submits-ion-cutelaba-at-ufc-279\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros react after Johnny Walker submits Ion Cu\u021belaba at UFC 279"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tonight’s UFC 279 main card was kicked off by a light heavyweight bout featuring Johnny Walker taking on Ion Cu\u021belaba.<\/p>\n

Walker (19-7 MMA) had entered the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Brazilian standout was coming off a knockout loss<\/a> to Jamahal Hill in his most previous Octagon<\/a> appearance this past February.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Ion Cutelaba (16-8-1 MMA) had also entered UFC 279 looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Ryan Spann in his most previous effort this past May. ‘The Hulk’ had gone 1-3-1 over his past five fights overall ahead of tonight’s affair.<\/p>\n

Tonight’s ‘Walker vs. Cutelaba’ fight proved to be a short-lived contest. After trading some kicks in the early going, the fight hit the floor with ‘The Hulk’ in top position. However, after a scramble, Johnny Walker took top control and quickly transitioned to a rear-naked choke. The choke was deep and Ion Cutelaba had no choice but to tapout.<\/p>\n

Official UFC 279 Result: Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cu\u021belaba via submission (RNC) at 4:37 of Round 1<\/p>\n

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Walker vs. Cutelaba’ below:<\/p>\n

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This is should be a good opener!!!#UFC279<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) September 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n