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MMA·ANALYSIS·November 2, 2026 11:50 AM ET

Johnny Walker embraces brother Valter ahead of UFC Vegas 124

He headlines Saturday against Waldo Cortes Acosta.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read
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What happened: Johnny Walker shared an embrace with his brother, fellow UFC fighter Valter Walker. The exchange comes as the Brazilian veteran prepares for his upcoming headlining appearance.

Why it matters: Johnny previously ruled out ever fighting his brother in the UFC, maintaining that family ties supersede any competitive matchup. Both fighters compete in the promotion while keeping their career paths separate.

What to watch: Johnny Walker faces Waldo Cortes Acosta in the UFC Vegas 124 main event on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.

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