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UFC Rio Shakeup: Kamaru Usman’s Brother Muhammad Withdraws Last Minute

Usman (11-4) has withdrawn from his scheduled heavyweight bout against Valter Walker (14-1) at UFC Rio this Saturday. The reason for his withdrawal is undisclosed, and it’s unclear if Walker will face a new opponent or if the fight will be postponed. Usman was coming off a June win over Hamdy Abdelwahab, while Walker aimed for a hometown showcase on a 3-fight submission streak.