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Johnny Walker's Path to UFC Vegas 124

Johnny Walker has cited a 'huge advantage' over UFC heavyweights, calling Waldo Cortes-Acosta his 'Christmas present'. The fight between Walker and Cortes-Acosta is scheduled for UFC Fight Night 293, with Walker aiming to secure victory. Cortes-Acosta has set his sights on smashing Josh Hokit's teeth during UFC Vegas 124. The upcoming match at UFC Fight Night 293 is part of a series of fights leading up to UFC Vegas 124, where Walker and Cortes-Acosta will compete.

“Cortes-Acosta has set his sights on smashing Josh Hokit's teeth during UFC Vegas 124,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Ellcroft Ton Partnership, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

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Timeline

Nov 6 — Johnny Walker has cited a 'huge advantage' over UFC heavyweights, calling Waldo Cortes-Acosta his 'Christmas p...

Nov 8 — The upcoming match at UFC Fight Night 293 is part of a series of fights leading up to UFC Vegas 124, where Wal...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Ellcroft Ton Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellcroft Ton Partnership desk and last updated 07:55 UTC.

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