Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight gold in 2027.
Johnny took the initiative Waldo Cortes-Acosta at the main event of the year with short notice
UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The former light heavyweight contender weathered the storm in the early rounds before dropping Cortes-Acosta in the third frame.
Valter Walker predicts that Johnny Walker will become the UFC champion in 2027
Valter, himself a UFC heavyweight, says he has been urging his brother to move up to heavyweight for a long time. He predicts that Johnny will win and defend the UFC heavyweight title next year. Valter also credits Johnny with making him a fighter.
Valter shared a screenshot on social media of a relative’s contribution to Johnny, which turned $5,000 into $13,750.
“I’ll say it and I’ll say it again. My brother will be champion next year and defend the title against everyone,” Valter X wrote on the show. “My brother, the guy who made me a fighter, is damn hot!!! (I told you he was supposed to go heavyweight a long time ago) My wife’s cousin put up the money.”
After a tough stretch at light heavyweight, Johnny (24-10, 1 NC) moved up to heavyweight earlier this year, losing Mick Parkin
in the first round of his heavyweight debut in October. Notably, after defeating Cortes-Acosta, Johnny clarified that he would never fight his brother Valter (16-1).
I will say it again and again that my brother will be the champion next year and defend the title against everyone. My brother, the guy who made me a fighter, is awesome!!! (Warned I had to go with the heavyweights, there’s time) My wife’s cousin put money on @bcgame. Thanks @JohnnyWalker Use code: https://t.co/57tVSnR2Om
— Walter Walker (@WalterUfc)
November 8, 2026