UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. Walker Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker
United States
Main Card • Paramount+ (8:00 PM EST)
Paramount+
Paramount+
England
Paramount+
Paramount+
Paramount+
Paramount+
Preliminary Card • Paramount+ (5:00 PM EST)
Paramount+
Paramount+
Paramount+
Paramount+
Paramount+
Bashi Awaiting Opponent
Paramount+
Paramount+
Official Event Schedule & Bouts
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Allocation
Fight of the Night
Pending Conclusion of Event
Performance of the Night
Pending Conclusion of Event
Bonus Announcement: Official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses (Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night) will be awarded by the UFC at the post-fight press conference following the event conclusion on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Reported Payouts & Fighter Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| CANC | — | — | — | — | |
| CANC | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — | |
| SCH | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter purses and payout disclosures will be updated following regulatory reporting by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) or official post-fight event disclosures.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones
Promotional & Division Records at UFC Vegas 124
Former LFA heavyweight champion Waldo Cortes-Acosta makes his first promotional main event walk, entering with 17 career victories across regional and Octagon action.
Johnny Walker moves back up to the heavyweight division for his 4th career UFC main event appearance after establishing himself among the premier 205-pound knockout artists.
Tatiana Suarez (13-1-0) meets Virna Jandiroba (23-4-0) in a high-stakes strawweight title eliminator pitting two of the most credentialed grapplers in division history.
Virna Jandiroba enters on a 4-fight strawweight winning streak, standing alongside the division’s all-time leaders in consecutive victories at 115 pounds.
South Korea’s Seokhyeon Ko commands the widest betting line on the card as a -625 favorite over UFC veteran Wellington Turman (+455) in their welterweight matchup.
The Ultimate Fighter 18 finalist Davey Grant makes his 14th Octagon appearance, solidifying his status as one of the longest-tenured active English bantamweights in UFC history.
UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker marks another chapter in the promotion’s Las Vegas residency at the 25-foot cage Meta APEX facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
The 14-bout card features athletes representing 10 different countries, including the Dominican Republic, Brazil, United States, England, South Korea, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, New Zealand, and Serbia.
Karine Silva enters holding the promotional record as the only female fighter in UFC history to submit three consecutive opponents in the first round of competition.
Former LFA heavyweight king Thomas Petersen accepted a short-notice assignment to face promotional newcomer Gabriel Lorenço following Alvin Hines’ medical withdrawal due to vertigo.
The event showcases Dana White’s Contender Series talent pipeline, featuring six alumni across the main and preliminary cards, including Cortes-Acosta, Elekana, Kondratavicius, Lorenço, Raposo, and Ko.
Kyrgyzstan featherweight prospect Murtazali Magomedov enters the Octagon for the first time carrying an unblemished 11-0 professional record against Brazilian veteran Jose Delano.
When and where will UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada.
Who is headlining the main event?
The main event features a heavyweight clash between Dominican knockout artist Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Brazilian fan-favorite Johnny Walker.
Why was the original main event changed?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady; however, Brady was forced to withdraw due to a staph infection, resulting in Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker being elevated to the main event.
Who is fighting in the co-main event?
The co-main event is a pivotal women’s strawweight title eliminator between top-ranked contenders Tatiana Suarez and former Invicta champion Virna Jandiroba.
Where can I watch UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker?
In the United States, the entire event will stream live exclusively on Paramount+, covering both preliminary and main card bouts.
What time does the event start?
The preliminary card kicks off live at 5:00 PM EST (2:00 PM PST), followed by the main card commencing at 8:00 PM EST (5:00 PM PST).
Who is the betting favorite in the main event?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta enters the bout as the -295 betting favorite, with Johnny Walker positioned as the +254 betting underdog.
What is the status of Austin Bashi vs. Lucas Brennan?
Lucas Brennan was forced to withdraw after suffering a full-thickness tear of his ACL, leaving Austin Bashi awaiting a potential replacement opponent.
Who is the biggest betting favorite on the fight card?
South Korean welterweight prospect Seokhyeon Ko is the largest betting favorite on the entire card at -625 against Wellington Turman (+455).
Why did Thomas Petersen replace Alvin Hines?
Alvin Hines was forced off the card due to medical complications caused by vertigo, allowing former LFA champion Thomas Petersen to step in on short notice to face Gabriel Lorenço.
What size cage is used at the Meta APEX?
The bout takes place inside the UFC’s smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure, standard for events held at the Meta APEX production facility in Las Vegas.
How many fights are scheduled for UFC Fight Night 293?
There are 14 scheduled bouts on the official docket, featuring 6 main card matchups and 8 preliminary bouts.
Are there any undefeated fighters on the card?
Yes. Kyrgyzstan featherweight prospect Murtazali Magomedov enters making his promotional debut with a spotless 11-0-0 professional record.
What bonuses are available to athletes on this card?
The UFC will distribute four traditional $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses, honoring the Fight of the Night and outstanding Performances of the Night.
What other names is this event known by?
The event is also officially tracked as UFC Fight Night 293 and UFC Vegas 124 across official archival records.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan
Watch live UFC events, Fight Nights, and numbered cards. Find your country’s broadcaster and local start times below or stream on UFC Fight Pass.
Where to Watch UFC by Country & Local Start Times
Select your country to see where to watch UFC live on TV or stream and check local prelims and main card broadcast times. Broadcast rights can change.
UFC Events by Country
Total events held to date (as of Oct 31, 2026) and upcoming scheduled cards. Source: UFC event records.
United States
Brazil
Canada
United Kingdom
UAE
Australia
China
Japan
Mexico
Germany
Singapore
Sweden
France
Ireland
New Zealand
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Azerbaijan
Netherlands
Poland
South Korea
Qatar
Argentina
Chile
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Serbia
Uruguay
796 total UFC events held worldwide as of Oct 31, 2026 across 31 countries/territories. Upcoming includes cards through early 2027.
Worldwide · UFC Fight Pass
Early prelims live for every event, full replays and the complete fight library; live events in countries without a local broadcaster.
Algeria
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Angola
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Argentina
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Armenia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Australia
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Prelims of numbered events.
Austria
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Azerbaijan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Bahrain
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Bangladesh
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Belarus
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Belgium
Select events live.
Bhutan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Bolivia
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Botswana
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Brazil
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Cameroon
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Canada
Fight Nights and prelims with a subscription; numbered-event main cards as pay-per-view.
Selected cards in French.
Chile
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
China
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Colombia
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Costa Rica
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Czechia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Ivory Coast
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Denmark
Main cards live.
Dominican Republic
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Ecuador
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Egypt
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
El Salvador
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Estonia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Eswatini
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Ethiopia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Finland
Main cards live.
France
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Georgia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Germany
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Ghana
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Greece
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Guatemala
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Honduras
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Hungary
Main cards live.
India
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Indonesia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Iraq
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Ireland
All Fight Nights, plus the prelims of numbered events.
Italy
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Japan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Jordan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Kazakhstan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Kenya
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Kuwait
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Kyrgyzstan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Latvia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Lebanon
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Lesotho
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Libya
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Lithuania
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Malawi
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Maldives
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Mauritius
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Mexico
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Moldova
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Morocco
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Mozambique
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Namibia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Nepal
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Netherlands
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
New Zealand
All Fight Nights, plus the prelims of numbered events.
Nicaragua
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Nigeria
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Norway
Main cards live.
Oman
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Pakistan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Palestine
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Panama
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Paraguay
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Peru
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Philippines
Select events live.
Poland
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Portugal
Select events live.
Qatar
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Romania
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Russia
Main cards live.
Rwanda
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Saudi Arabia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Senegal
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Slovakia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
South Africa
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
South Korea
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Spain
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Sri Lanka
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Sudan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Sweden
Main cards live.
Switzerland
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Tajikistan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Tanzania
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Tunisia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Turkmenistan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Türkiye
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Uganda
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Ukraine
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
United Arab Emirates
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
United Kingdom
All Fight Nights, plus the prelims of numbered events.
United States
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Select numbered events simulcast free-to-air.
Uruguay
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Uzbekistan
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Venezuela
Every numbered event and Fight Night live with a subscription, no pay-per-view.
Vietnam
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Yemen
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Zambia
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Zimbabwe
Every event live, numbered cards and Fight Nights.
Don’t see your country or prefer a single app? UFC Fight Pass works in most regions and includes live Fight Nights plus the full archive.
How to Watch UFC Tonight or This Weekend
- Check the UFC schedule for the next Fight Night or numbered event.
- Choose your platform — UFC Fight Pass, Paramount+, or your local broadcaster above.
- Sign in or subscribe on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV.
- Stream the prelims and main card live at your country’s listed start times.
Most Asked Questions
What UFC is tonight?
Check the current UFC schedule for the next Fight Night or numbered event. Fight Nights usually run on Saturdays. The schedule shows the main card, prelims, start times, and where to watch in your country.
Where can I see the UFC schedule?
The full UFC schedule lists every upcoming Fight Night and numbered card, including main events, co-mains, and start times. It is the fastest way to find what UFC is on this week or this weekend.
What are the upcoming UFC events?
Upcoming UFC events cover both Fight Nights and pay-per-view numbered cards. See the upcoming UFC events list for dates, locations, and main events.
How to watch UFC for free?
Some countries air prelims or selected Fight Nights on free TV (for example Network 10 in Australia or occasional CBS coverage in the US). In most places a subscription is required. UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+ are the main options. Check the country list above for free-TV tags.
How to watch UFC Fight Pass?
Sign up at ufcfightpass.com, download the app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV, and log in. You get live Fight Nights, numbered-event prelims, full replays, and the complete fight library. It works in most countries without a local broadcaster.
How to watch UFC on Paramount+?
Subscribe to Paramount+. In the United States, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and other supported markets, numbered UFC events and Fight Nights stream live with your subscription — no extra pay-per-view fee in those regions.
How to watch UFC live?
Use UFC Fight Pass, Paramount+, or your regional sports network (TNT Sports, DAZN, Sportsnet+, U-NEXT, SuperSport, etc.). Open the app or channel at the scheduled start time for prelims and the main card.
How to watch UFC on TV?
In the UK and Ireland, TNT Sports carries Fight Nights and prelims. In Canada, Sportsnet+ and TVA Sports. In South Africa, SuperSport. In the US, Australia, and Brazil, Paramount+ is the primary TV/streaming home. Use the country list above to find your local channel or streaming service.
How to watch UFC in Europe?
In the UK and Ireland use TNT Sports. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland use DAZN. In Spain use HBO Max / Eurosport. In the Nordics use Viaplay. In other European countries UFC Fight Pass is the most reliable option for live Fight Nights and the archive.
Is UFC on pay-per-view?
It depends on the country. In the US, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico, Paramount+ includes numbered events with no extra PPV fee. In some markets (for example Australia’s Foxtel/Kayo or Canada’s Sportsnet+ for main cards) numbered-event main cards are still pay-per-view. Fight Nights are usually included with a subscription.
What is the difference between UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+?
UFC Fight Pass is the global streaming service with live Fight Nights, prelims, replays, and the full library. Paramount+ is the primary live home for numbered events and Fight Nights in the US, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and other select markets. Many fans use both depending on their country.
Where can I find UFC yesterday results?
After each event, full results, methods, and scorecards are posted on the UFC results page. You can also check the rankings for updated records and last-five fight histories.
What are the current welterweight UFC rankings?
The latest UFC rankings include the welterweight division, champion, and top contenders. Rankings update after major cards and show each fighter’s last five results and current record.
How do I watch UFC on my phone or smart TV?
Download the UFC Fight Pass or Paramount+ app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG). Log in with your account and select the live event. Most regional broadcasters (TNT Sports, DAZN, SuperSport, etc.) also have apps.
What time does UFC start?
Start times vary by event and time zone. Check the country grid above for the exact local prelims and main card start times for your specific region, or visit the UFC schedule.
Can I watch UFC replays?
Yes. UFC Fight Pass includes full replays and the complete fight library. Many regional broadcasters also offer replays or on-demand after the live broadcast ends.
How to watch UFC Fight Night?
Fight Nights are usually included with UFC Fight Pass, Paramount+ (in supported countries), or your local sports network. See the country list above for the exact service and timing in your region.
Is there a UFC live stream tonight?
If there is a Fight Night or numbered event on the UFC schedule for today, you can stream it live on UFC Fight Pass, Paramount+, or your country’s broadcaster. If no event is listed, the next card will appear under upcoming UFC events.
Where can I see UFC rankings and fighter records?
Full division rankings, champions, last-five fight badges, and current records are on the UFC rankings page. Results from recent cards are reflected as soon as they are confirmed.
UFC news
