Johnny Walker Set for UFC Vegas 124 Main Event Against Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Johnny Walker, who earned a knockout victory over Mick Parkin in his October heavyweight debut, is scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the main event of UFC Vegas 124 this Saturday. The bout was finalized on eight days’ notice following the cancellation of the original headliner between Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim due to a Brady injury.

Walker enters the matchup looking to secure his second heavyweight win. While acknowledging Cortes-Acosta’s striking ability and jab, Walker claims a significant advantage at range due to his movement and diverse skill set, which includes wrestling and jiu-jitsu. He plans to utilize his full range of offensive techniques in the upcoming contest.

With a win, Walker would improve to 2-0 in the division and potentially enter the conversation for future title opportunities. He noted that he is not currently in a hurry to secure a belt, giving himself up to four years to reach that goal.