Johnny Walker offers backup role after knockout win at UFC Vegas 124

Johnny Walker offers backup role after knockout win at UFC Vegas 124

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Johnny Walker said he was willing to serve as a backup fighter for the heavyweight title bout at UFC 334 after delivering a third-round knockout of Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124 in Las Vegas on 31 October. Walker had accepted the fight with Cortes-Acosta on eight days’ notice, stepping in as a late replacement for the main event at UFC Vegas 124.

The bout, held in Las Vegas, resulted in a third-round KO that gave Walker his second consecutive heavyweight victory. Cortes-Acosta entered the fight looking to snap a two-fight losing streak and had previously targeted a future matchup with Josh Hokit.

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Johnny Walker Waldo Cortes-Acosta Mick Parkin Sean Brady Alexander Volkov Curtis Blaydes Derrick Lewis

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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November 08, 2026
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Johnny Walker credits improvisation for knockout victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Johnny Walker credits improvisation for knockout victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Bleeding Green Nation • 08 Nov 20:28

Johnny Walker said he abandoned his original game plan and relied on instinct to secure a knockout win against Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

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Johnny Walker eyes backup role for UFC 334 heavyweight title fight after debut knockout
Johnny Walker eyes backup role for UFC 334 heavyweight title fight after debut knockout

MMA Fighting • 08 Nov 20:00

Johnny Walker knocked out Waldo Cortes-Acosta in his heavyweight debut and said he is willing to serve as a backup fighter for the Ciryl Gane-Josh Hokit title bout at UFC 334 in New York.

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Johnny Walker credits improvisation for knockout victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Johnny Walker credits improvisation for knockout victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta

MMA Fighting • 08 Nov 15:00

Johnny Walker said he abandoned his original game plan and relied on instinct to secure a knockout win against Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

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UFC Vegas 124 main event ends with Johnny Walker knockout
UFC Vegas 124 main event ends with Johnny Walker knockout

MMA Fighting • 08 Nov 04:40

Johnny Walker secured a knockout victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 124.

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Johnny Walker defeats Waldo Cortes Acosta by TKO at UFC Vegas 124
Johnny Walker defeats Waldo Cortes Acosta by TKO at UFC Vegas 124

MMA Junkie • 08 Nov 04:26

Johnny Walker stopped top-10 heavyweight Waldo Cortes Acosta in the third round of UFC Fight Night 293, earning a TKO victory.

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UFC Vegas 124 main event ends with Johnny Walker knockout
UFC Vegas 124 main event ends with Johnny Walker knockout

MMA Fighting • 08 Nov 04:13

Johnny Walker secured a knockout victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 124.

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Johnny Walker defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta by third-round KO at UFC Vegas 124
Johnny Walker defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta by third-round KO at UFC Vegas 124

Yahoo Sports • 08 Nov 04:10

Johnny Walker earned a second consecutive victory since moving to heavyweight, stopping Waldo Cortes-Acosta with a knockout in the third round of UFC Vegas 124.

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November 07, 2026
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Cortes-Acosta aims to rebound at UFC Vegas 124 against Johnny Walker
Cortes-Acosta aims to rebound at UFC Vegas 124 against Johnny Walker

MMA Mania • 07 Nov 00:00

Waldo Cortes-Acosta seeks to end his two-fight losing streak with a win over Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 124, while eyeing a future bout with heavyweight contender Josh Hokit.

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November 06, 2026
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Johnny Walker eyes heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124
Johnny Walker eyes heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124

MMA Fighting • 06 Nov 23:00

Johnny Walker, fresh from a knockout debut, will face top-ranked Waldo Cortes-Acosta on short notice at UFC Vegas 124, saying he is ready and confident in his striking and grappling arsenal.

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