Brazilian light heavyweight Johnny Walker delivered a stunning knockout victory over Waldo Cortes Acosta of the Dominican Republic at UFC Fight Night on November 7, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The heavyweight bout saw Walker finish Acosta, prompting a significant shift in the official UFC rankings.
The latest rankings update, released on November 10, shows Walker breaking into the heavyweight top 10, while Acosta drops out of the elite group. Walker's performance marks a notable rise in the division following his move up in weight.
