Junior Tafa and Valter Walker are set to compete in a heavyweight bout at UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. This fight features on the undercard with Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya headlining the event.
Junior Tafa, originally from New Zealand, enters the ring with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses, all his victories coming by knockout. His last match resulted in a TKO loss to Marcos Rogerio de Lima this past February. Russian fighter Valter Walker holds a record of 11 wins and only one loss; he faced his first defeat via unanimous decision against Lukasz Brzeski in April. Both fighters look to rebound from recent setbacks, promising an intense match-up.
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.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 06:30 PM | 08:30 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 03:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 10:30 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 | 09:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
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 is Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya.
Please note that the exact time for Tafa vs Walker may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Each bout can affect the start times of subsequent matches.
For viewers outside Eastern Standard Time, check the start times table to find when to watch in your local timezone. This will help ensure you do not miss any action from UFC 305.
How and where to watch the Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker Fight
You can watch Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker Betting Odds
- Favorite: Junior Tafa : 1.8 (-125)
- Underdog: Valter Walker : 2.1 (+110)
Method of victory | Junior Tafa | Valter Walker |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.4 (+138) | 5.7 (+470) |
By decision or technical decision | 7.0 (+600) | 3.8 (+280) |
Junior Tafa is the favorite in this bout, with odds set at 1.8 (-125), hinting at a higher likelihood of his victory. Valter Walker trails as the underdog, priced at 2.1 (+110). Looking at the potential KOs, Tafa stands out with competitive odds of 2.4 (+138) to win by KO/TKO/DQ compared to Walker’s longer shot at 5.7 (+470). If considering a points decision, Tafa faces longer odds at 7.0 (+600), while Walker presents a more tempting prospect with odds of 3.8 (+280). Bettors might see value in backing Walker for a decision win, given the more favorable payoff.
Fighters Details
Junior Tafa
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 112.9 kg
- Total Fights: 7
- Record: 5 / 2 / 0
Valter Walker
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 119.7 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 11 / 1 / 0
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