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SportThursday 12 November 2026

The Walker brothers are making serious waves in the UFC heavyweight division, with Johnny just vaulting to No. 8 in the rankings following a dominant TKO victory over Waldo Cortes Acosta, while his brother Valter sits at No. 11 and has rattled off an impressive five consecutive submission wins.

This sibling success story showcases one of combat sports' most compelling narratives—two fighters from the same family rising through the ranks at the same time, each bringing their own fighting style and dominance to the octagon. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When family rivalry fuels professional excellence, everyone watching wins—and the UFC heavyweight division just got a lot more interesting.

Source: sports.yahoo.com. Ninja News summarises reporting from other outlets, so read the original for the full story.

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