UFC Fight Night predictions, fight card, odds for Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Johnny Walker
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Brazilian fighter Johnny Walker defeated Dominican heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta by knockout in the third round at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- Following a short-notice call-up, Walker accepted the heavyweight main event on nine days' notice, while Cortes-Acosta fought for the fourth time in nine months. This accelerated timeline shaped both fighters' preparation.
- Ending the bout at the 2:27 mark of round three, Walker finished Cortes-Acosta with a series of hard punches after the opponent became wobbly.
- In the co-main event, former UFC women's strawweight title challenger Tatiana Suarez defeated Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision, positioning herself for a potential title fight against reigning champion Mackenzie Dern.
- This victory elevates Walker into the top 6 of the heavyweight division, positioning the former light heavyweight contender for future title opportunities within the promotion.
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Johnny Walker Puts Heavyweight Division on Notice by Becoming the First Person to KO Waldo Cortes Acosta
UFC’s heavyweight division has a new problem to deal with. After UFC Vegas 124’s original main event fizzled out, Johnny Walker took the fight against top heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes Acosta on nine days’ notice to headline the event. Doubts loomed over the Brazilian’s chances because he was just months removed from his heavyweight debut […]
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Johnny Walker scores signature KO at UFC Fight Night
A heavyweight headliner saw Brazilian contender Johnny Walker emerge as a potential star, knocking out Waldo Cortes Acosta in the third round at 2:27 with a barrage of strikes that began with a head kick to cap UFC Fight Night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Walker (24-10) has finished 22
Accepting to lead an Ultimate event with only nine days of preparation can be considered a great risk, but at the same time it can also generate an even greater reward. Johnny Walker is the living proof of this. Taking risks, the heavy weight carioc
Johnny Walker Picks Up Wild Finish Over Waldo Cortes Acosta
Johnny Walker has picked up another win at heavyweight after winning last month by knockout against Mick Parkin. The Brazilian fighter won in the third round by knockout against Waldo Cortes Acosta at UFC Vegas 124 at the Meta Apex.
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