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UFC Vegas 124 weigh-in results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta has 23-pound edge over Johnny Walker in main event

UFC fighters make weight, but one competitor holds a significant advantage over the other.

By · Published November 7, 2026  14:49 UTC · Updated November 7, 2026  14:49 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: UFC fighters make weight, but one competitor holds a significant advantage over the other.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The UFC has confirmed that all fighters made weight for the event. However, the specific weight of each fighter is not consistently reported across all outlets.

MMA Fighting and UFC.com both note that Cortes-Acosta has a substantial weight edge over Walker, but the exact weights are not provided. Yahoo Sports and Sherdog do not mention the weight difference in their coverage.

The implications of this weight disparity on the upcoming fight remain unclear.

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Quick answers

What is the weight difference between Cortes-Acosta and Walker?

23 pounds

Did all fighters make weight for UFC Vegas 124?

Yes, according to the UFC

Are the exact weights of each fighter consistently reported?

No, different outlets report varying levels of detail

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