Valter Walker faces his most experienced opponent yet when he returns to the octagon at UFC Seattle.
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Walker (15-1) is set to fight Marcin Tybura (27-10) in a heavyweight bout on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena. The matchup was first reported by MMA Mania.
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Walker is on a roll since suffering his first career loss in April 2024, becoming the first fighter to ever score four consecutive first-round heel hook finishes in promotion history by taking out Junior Tafa, Don’Tale Mayes, Kennedy Nzechukwu and Louie Sutherland in a span of 14 months.
Before he returns to the cage, Walker has also signed on for a grappling match with Zion Clark at a Karate Combat event on Feb. 13. Clark is an MMA fighter famously known for being born without legs.
Tybura, ranked No. 14 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, looks to get back on track after a quick knockout defeat to Ante Delija in his most recent bout. The loss snapped a winning streak over previously unbeaten Jhonata Diniz and Mick Parkin and dropped Tybura’s promotional record to 14-9.
The UFC is yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC Seattle. Previously confirmed for the lineup is a bout between former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber.
