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Johnny Walker cites ‘huge advantage’ over UFC heavyweights, calls Waldo Cortes-Acosta his ‘Christmas present’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Johnny Walker aims to build on his impressive heavyweight debut knockout at UFC 332 by facing top-ranked Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the UFC Vegas 124 main event, stepping in on eight days’ notice after the original headliner was canceled.
- Despite limited time to prepare, Walker is confident in his diverse skill set, including striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu, and plans to use all his weapons to secure a victory against the fast and powerful boxer Cortes-Acosta.
- Walker acknowledges Cortes-Acosta’s strengths, such as his fast jab and heavy hands, but believes his own movement, range, and well-rounded fighting style will give him a significant advantage.
- Training alongside Alexander Volkov and likely cornered by him, Walker brings experience from 17 UFC fights and is mentally prepared for any challenge Cortes-Acosta might present.
- With a win, Walker would be 2-0 in the heavyweight division and sees himself entering the title conversation soon, though he is patient and willing to wait for the right opportunity to pursue the championship.
