UFC 305: Tafa vs Walker - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Heavyweight fighters Junior Tafa and Valter Walker will face off in an undercard bout at UFC 305 in RAC Arena, Perth. This event is part of a larger lineup headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya.

Junior Tafa brings to the octagon a record highlighted by all-win knockouts but fell short in his recent match against Marcos Rogerio de Lima due to TKO. Across from him, Valter Walker comes off his first professional defeat via unanimous decision against Lukasz Brzeski, setting the stage for both fighters looking to rebound. Considering each fighter's approach to bouncing back from their recent losses in heavyweight clashes, it pilots an even ground for expectations in the upcoming battle.

What time is Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker fight

Live coverage for the Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC 305 takes place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, on August 17, 2024, starting at 8:30 PM EST. This event features a heavyweight bout between Tafa and Walker as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Dricus Du Plessis face Israel Adesanya.

Please note that the start time for Tafa vs Walker might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fights can end quickly or take longer than expected, which affects when subsequent bouts begin.

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Fighters Details

Junior Tafa and Valter Walker are set to battle it out in a 3-round heavyweight bout at UFC 305.

Junior Tafa

• Nationality: New Zealand
• Height: 190 cm
• Weight: 112.9 kg
• Total Fights: 7
• Record: 5 / 2 / 0

Junior Tafa, a heavyweight fighter from New Zealand, has achieved 5 wins by knockout with an overall record of 5-2. His last fight ended in a loss against Marcos Rogerio de Lima by TKO. Given his opponent's credentials and heavy knockout history, this match-up indicates Tafa might struggle against fighters with robust striking abilities like Walker.

Valter Walker

• Nationality: Russia
• Height: 198 cm
• Weight: 119.7 kg
• Total Fights: 12
• Record: 11 / 1 / 0

Valter Walker, known as "The Clean Monster" from Russia, enters the ring with a record of 11-1, six of those victories coming by knockout. His one loss came from a decision. Analyzing his consistency and strengths in knockouts places him favorably against Tafa who has been susceptible to strikes in past bouts.

Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker Betting Odds

• Favorite: Junior Tafa : 1.8 (-125)
• Underdog: Valter Walker : 2.1 (+115)

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Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker Fight Card

• Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
• Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg
• Mateusz Gamrot vs Dan Hooker
• Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
• Jingliang Li vs Carlos Prates
• Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker
• Joshua Culibao vs Ricardo Ramos
• Casey O'Neill vs Luana Santos
• Jack Jenkins vs Herbert Burns
• Tom Nolan vs Alex Reyes
• Kenan Song vs Ricky Glenn
• Stewart Nicoll vs Jesus Santos Aguilar