UFC Vegas 124 features heavyweights Walker and Cortes-Acosta on Nov. 7

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

UFC Vegas 124 features heavyweights Walker and Cortes-Acosta on Nov. 7
Summary

UFC Vegas 124 occurs on Nov. 7 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. Originally scheduled to headline a welterweight bout between Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim, the main event is now Johnny Walker facing Waldo Cortes-Acosta after Brady withdrew due to a staph infection. This marks Walker's second fight after moving to heavyweight, while Cortes-Acosta seeks to bounce back from consecutive decision losses. The full fight card includes several matchups across various divisions.

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  • •Event takes place on Nov. 7 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
  • •New main event features Johnny Walker vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
  • •Walker is coming off a first-round knockout victory.
  • •Cortes-Acosta looks to rebound from two straight defeats.
  • •Full card includes multiple bouts across different weight classes.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to the Meta Apex for a final time this year on Nov. 7.

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