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Johnny Walker gives up 23 lb to Cortes Acosta in UFC Vegas main event

7 Nov 2026

Johnny Walker gives up 23 lb to Cortes Acosta in UFC Vegas main event

Waldo Cortes Acosta weighed 262 lb and Johnny Walker 239 lb for tonight’s heavyweight main event in Las Vegas.

Johnny Walker took the fight on short notice after Sean Brady’s injury called off the planned Gabriel Bonfim vs Sean Brady main event. He weighed 239 lb, 23 lb lighter than Waldo Cortes Acosta at 262 lb.

All 28 fighters on the card made weight. In the co-main event, Tatiana Suarez (115.5 lb) faces Virna Jandiroba (116 lb) at strawweight.

The prelims start at 2 AM and the main card at 5 AM on Sunday Dubai time, live on Paramount+ in the US.

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