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‘Some Borderline Paul Daley Behavior’ – MMA Fans React To Junior Tafa Slapping Valter Walker After Controversial Verbal Submission Loss At UFC 305

A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa. After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let […]

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A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa.

After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let up.

As the seconds of the first round ticked down, Walker locked in a leg lock and got a yell of pain from Tafa, which caused the referee to step in.

Tafa protested, slapping Walker after the fight and exchanging barbs with him.

Though Tafa was unhappy and the UFC commentary team initially confused, the referee, under the Unified Rules of MMA, is allowed to call a verbal submission if a fighter cries out from pain.

Valter Walker Scores Verbal Submission Win Over Junior Tafa

IMO that’s not a verbal tap, how can making a noise in pain be a tap? we hear people make noises while getting choked but the ref wouldn’t stop it for that, especially with only a few seconds left in the round, if he wanted out of the fight he would’ve just tapped #UFC305

— bigjohnw (@bigjohnwTV) August 18, 2024

Even tho he didn't verbal tap but screaming in agony to Hell hook which is a career ending submission, i see the justice in that stoppage by the ref. But Tafa cmon bro this is a professional sport, have a bit of class. #UFC305

— Harry Ripata (@The_Ripata) August 18, 2024

#UFC305 @ufc some borderline Paul Daley behavior.

You better cut Tafas ghetto ass since u just cut Mokaev

— Yuni (@YuniBaka6) August 18, 2024

Screaming doesn't equal tapping out, but the ref has to side on fighter safety. This result will be an object of contention, but honestly, it looked like Tafa's pain reaction was legit enough for the referee to intervene. #UFC305

— CAGECIDE (@cagecide) August 18, 2024

That’s a verbal tap. Every ref is clear in the locker room, if you scream in any type of pain, I’ll consider that a verbal tap and the fight is over. #UFC305

— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) August 18, 2024

Walker scores his first UFC win tonight, rebounding from dropping his UFC debut to ?ukasz Brzeski in April.

Tafa is now just 1-3 in the UFC.

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‘Some Borderline Paul Daley Behavior’ – MMA Fans React To Junior Tafa Slapping Valter Walker After Controversial Verbal Submission Loss At UFC 305

Continue Reading ‘Some Borderline Paul Daley Behavior’ – MMA Fans React To Junior Tafa Slapping Valter Walker After Controversial Verbal Submission Loss At UFC 305 at MMA News.

A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa.

After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let up.

As the seconds of the first round ticked down, Walker locked in a leg lock and got a yell of pain from Tafa, which caused the referee to step in.

Tafa protested, slapping Walker after the fight and exchanging barbs with him.

Though Tafa was unhappy and the UFC commentary team initially confused, the referee, under the Unified Rules of MMA, is allowed to call a verbal submission if a fighter cries out from pain.

Valter Walker Scores Verbal Submission Win Over Junior Tafa

IMO that’s not a verbal tap, how can making a noise in pain be a tap? we hear people make noises while getting choked but the ref wouldn’t stop it for that, especially with only a few seconds left in the round, if he wanted out of the fight he would’ve just tapped #UFC305

— bigjohnw (@bigjohnwTV) August 18, 2024

Even tho he didn't verbal tap but screaming in agony to Hell hook which is a career ending submission, i see the justice in that stoppage by the ref. But Tafa cmon bro this is a professional sport, have a bit of class. #UFC305

— Harry Ripata (@The_Ripata) August 18, 2024

#UFC305 @ufc some borderline Paul Daley behavior.

You better cut Tafas ghetto ass since u just cut Mokaev

— Yuni (@YuniBaka6) August 18, 2024

Screaming doesn't equal tapping out, but the ref has to side on fighter safety. This result will be an object of contention, but honestly, it looked like Tafa's pain reaction was legit enough for the referee to intervene. #UFC305

— CAGECIDE (@cagecide) August 18, 2024

That’s a verbal tap. Every ref is clear in the locker room, if you scream in any type of pain, I’ll consider that a verbal tap and the fight is over. #UFC305

— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) August 18, 2024

Walker scores his first UFC win tonight, rebounding from dropping his UFC debut to ?ukasz Brzeski in April.

Tafa is now just 1-3 in the UFC.

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‘What Happens When You Play Around & Think You’ve Got The Win’ – MMA Fans React After Josh Culibao Loses Close Split Decision To Ricardo Ramos

Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision. Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly […]

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Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision.

Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly finishing the fight there in round one.

Culibao got back to work in the second round, landing more with his striking and having some fun in the process – courtesy of a ballerina-style spin.

In a close round three, two judges felt that Ramos, through the use of a takedown and doing what he could with his control, deserved the win.

However, it was clear that Culibao landed the greater damage through the fight.

Ricardo Ramos Earns Win In Narrow, And Controversial, Split Decision

2 robbery losses in a row for Josh Culibao, sucks man #UFC305

— Curse (@cursedmma187) August 18, 2024

Oh what the fuck

I don’t hear the audio but I saw Buffer’s face when he read the decision upon receiving the card. Even he knew it was a bad decision.#UFC305

— All-Nonsense Peeth Ketersen (@NonsensePeeth) August 18, 2024

Ramos for the crazy split decision #UFC305

— Maximus (@2amjames) August 18, 2024

Culibao got robbed. Rounds 2 and 3 were easily for Culibao on damage. Horrid decision! #UFC305

— Jarrod (@USAJarrod) August 18, 2024

These judges have been AWFUL tonight!!!! #UFC305

— Ryan Helton (@Ryan_Helton44) August 18, 2024

Ramos did absolutely nothing to earn that win #UFC305

— Chris Solomon (@ChrisSolomon5) August 18, 2024

Culibao deserved to lose that fight with all of the showboating he did in a razor close fight #UFC305

— Brian Cook (@cookienofilter) August 18, 2024

Culibao got robbed but that’s what happens when u play around and think you’ve got the win #UFC305

— Darius (@dxriuszn) August 18, 2024

Ramos snaps a two-fight losing skid with the victory tonight, coming in off back-to-back submission losses to Charles Jourdain and Julian Erosa.

Culibao has now dropped three straight after starting his UFC run 3-1-1.

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‘What Happens When You Play Around & Think You’ve Got The Win’ – MMA Fans React After Josh Culibao Loses Close Split Decision To Ricardo Ramos

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Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision.

Culibao got back to work in the second round, landing more with his striking and having some fun in the process – courtesy of a ballerina-style spin.

In a close round three, two judges felt that Ramos, through the use of a takedown and doing what he could with his control, deserved the win.

However, it was clear that Culibao landed the greater damage through the fight.

Ricardo Ramos Earns Win In Narrow, And Controversial, Split Decision

2 robbery losses in a row for Josh Culibao, sucks man #UFC305

— Curse (@cursedmma187) August 18, 2024

Oh what the fuck

I don’t hear the audio but I saw Buffer’s face when he read the decision upon receiving the card. Even he knew it was a bad decision.#UFC305

— All-Nonsense Peeth Ketersen (@NonsensePeeth) August 18, 2024

Ramos for the crazy split decision #UFC305

— Maximus (@2amjames) August 18, 2024

Culibao got robbed. Rounds 2 and 3 were easily for Culibao on damage. Horrid decision! #UFC305

— Jarrod (@USAJarrod) August 18, 2024

These judges have been AWFUL tonight!!!! #UFC305

— Ryan Helton (@Ryan_Helton44) August 18, 2024

Ramos did absolutely nothing to earn that win #UFC305

— Chris Solomon (@ChrisSolomon5) August 18, 2024

Culibao deserved to lose that fight with all of the showboating he did in a razor close fight #UFC305

— Brian Cook (@cookienofilter) August 18, 2024

Culibao got robbed but that’s what happens when u play around and think you’ve got the win #UFC305

— Darius (@dxriuszn) August 18, 2024

Ramos snaps a two-fight losing skid with the victory tonight, coming in off back-to-back submission losses to Charles Jourdain and Julian Erosa.

Culibao has now dropped three straight after starting his UFC run 3-1-1.

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‘Herbert Burns Isn’t Even PFL Material’ – Merciless MMA Fans React After After Jack Jenkins Makes Herbert Burns Quit At UFC 305

Just under a year after suffering an injury in his last fight, Jack Jenkins is back in the win column, defeating Herbert Burns during the UFC 305 prelims. Jenkins overwhelmed Burns on the feet, as he worked several hard-hitting combinations, compared to the single shots that Burns offered. Burns dropped to his back multiple times […]

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Just under a year after suffering an injury in his last fight, Jack Jenkins is back in the win column, defeating Herbert Burns during the UFC 305 prelims.

Jenkins overwhelmed Burns on the feet, as he worked several hard-hitting combinations, compared to the single shots that Burns offered. Burns dropped to his back multiple times during the second half of the fight, unsuccessfully inviting Jenkins to get into his guard, with the referee forcing the fight back to the feet.

Jenkins dropped Burns early in the third round with a low kick and punch, and Burns was unable to get to his feet, forcing the referee to stop the fight and award Jenkins the win.

Burns’s lackluster performance was targeted on social media.

Jack Jenkins Forces Herbert Burns Unable To Continue At UFC 305

is Herbert Burns the biggest quitter in the UFC?#UFC305

— Sebastian (@sebs0077) August 18, 2024

I think that’s multiple times now we’ve just seen Herbert Burns quit. #UFC305

— Riley Bain (@baainzy) August 18, 2024

Fun fact. Herbert Burns hasn’t won in over 4+ years. #UFC305

— Pop Tarts is my life (@4batzzzz) August 18, 2024

It seems Gilbert got all the fighting heart in the Burns family #UFC305

— Jimbo Ortega (@00ZombieAlt) August 18, 2024

Absolute domination from Jack Jenkins! Lets fkn go. Destroyed burns calf and boxed him up what a perfomance. #UFC305

— HotBoyTupu (@BoyTupu) August 18, 2024

Jack Jenkins gets the 3rd Round TKO over Herbert Burns who got hammered with heavy GNP by Jenkins and Burns couldn't get back to his feet.

Jack Jenkins looked fantastic tonight his best performance in the UFC so far #UFC305

— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) August 18, 2024

Herbert quits every fight bro #UFC305

— cool moves (@moves_cool) August 18, 2024

Really feel for Burns. Can tell when he gets hurt it ruins his spirit. He looked so defeated there when he was told to get up. Has happened a few times to him before #UFC305

— MMA SZN (@mma_szn) August 18, 2024

Never forget when Herbert Burns pooped his pants and his brother carried him to the locker room pic.twitter.com/qZW88kF7is

— Frank the Fisticuffs Fella (@2frank2fella) August 18, 2024

Jenkins, who scored a third-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, is now 3-1 in the Octagon. The Australian native scored wins over Don Shainis and Jamall Emmers but suffered an arm injury against Chepe Mariscal at UFC 293 last year.

Burns has now lost four straight, having not tasted victory in the Octagon since UFC 250.

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UFC 305 Results & Highlights: Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya

UFC 305 took place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France took on Steve Erceg in […]

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UFC 305 took place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France took on Steve Erceg in a flyweight matchup.

UFC 305 Results: Main Card

Middleweight Championship Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya via submission: R4, 3.38

Flyweight Co-Main Event: Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via TKO: R1, 4.04

Lightweight: Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)

Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik def Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 27-30)

Welterweight: Carlos Prates def Li Jingliang via KO: R2, 4.02

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight: Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via technical submission: R1, 4.56

Featherweight: Ricardo Ramos def. Joshua Culibao via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)

Women’s Flyweight: Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 30-26)

Featherweight: Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via TKO: R3, 0.48

Early Preliminary Card

Lightweight: Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

Welterweight: Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)

Flyweight: Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via submission: R1, 2.39

Only one fighter missed weight at the weigh-ins, with Jesus Aguilar tipping the scales 1.5 pounds over the flyweight limit.

The early preliminary card begins at 6:30 PM ET, the preliminary card at 8:00 PM ET and the main card at 10:00 PM ET. Make sure to catch all the UFC 305 results and highlights as they happen below!

Preliminary Card Highlights

Jesus Aguilar earned the first finish of UFC 305 with a guillotine submission of Stewart Nicoll in the first round of their flyweight bout.

Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns

In this featherweight bout, Jack Jenkins got it done with a TKO of Herbert Burns in the third round.

Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa

Valter Walker earned a technical submission win after an apparent verbal tap by Junior Tafa at the end of the first round of their heavyweight matchup.