UFC Vegas 124’s Waldo Cortes-Acosta sets sights on smashing all of Josh Hokit’s teeth
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Key Points:
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta aims to end his two-fight losing streak by defeating Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Vegas 124, seeking a return to the heavyweight win column.
- Walker, a former light heavyweight, is a dangerous opponent but has been finished by fighters considered less formidable than Cortes-Acosta.
- A victory over Walker would position Cortes-Acosta well for future opportunities in the heavyweight division, especially with an upcoming title fight between Josh Hokit and champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
- Cortes-Acosta expressed frustration with Josh Hokit’s trash-talking and hopes to face him in the future to spoil his title chances and silence his outspoken behavior.
- Despite his personal feelings toward Hokit, Cortes-Acosta is optimistic about the heavyweight division’s progress and the emergence of new contenders moving into 2027.
