Johnny Walker Faces Waldo Cortes-Acosta

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 7, 2026 at 05:30

Cold Open | UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker - UFC.com — Johnny Walker Faces Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Johnny Walker has cited a 'huge advantage' over UFC heavyweights, calling Waldo Cortes-Acosta his 'Christmas present'. The fight between Walker and Cortes-Acosta is scheduled for UFC Fight Night 293, with Walker aiming to secure victory. Cortes-Acosta has set his sights on smashing Josh Hokit's teeth during UFC Vegas 124. The upcoming match at UFC Fight Night 293 is part of a series of fights leading up to UFC Vegas 124, where Walker and Cortes-Acosta will compete.

“The fight between Walker and Cortes-Acosta is scheduled for UFC Fight Night 293, with Walker aiming to secure victory,” — David Kingsley, research director at Halton Brook Media, added during the briefing.

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Timeline

Nov 12 — Johnny Walker has cited a 'huge advantage' over UFC heavyweights, calling Waldo Cortes-Acosta his 'Christmas p...

Nov 14 — The upcoming match at UFC Fight Night 293 is part of a series of fights leading up to UFC Vegas 124, where Wal...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Halton Brook Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halton Brook Media desk and last updated 22:10 UTC.

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