Cortes-Acosta aims to rebound at UFC Vegas 124 against Johnny Walker
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.
Cuban heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta will try to halt a two-fight skid when he faces former light-heavyweight Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Vegas 124. A win would restore Cortes-Acosta to the division’s win column and improve his standing ahead of a planned title fight between Josh Hokit and champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
Cortes-Acosta told MMA Fighting that he is optimistic about the heavyweight division’s direction, noting that new talent is emerging and the title picture is evolving.
He also expressed a personal desire to fight Hokit, describing the former NFL player as a “trash-talking machine” and saying, "> I’m no fan of him. I’d like to meet him in the Octagon and knock his teeth out."
If successful against Walker, Cortes-Acosta could position himself as a potential spoiler for Hokit’s upcoming title run.