UFC Fight Night start time for Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Johnny Walker: Where to watch live on Paramount+

Waldo Cortes Acosta and Johnny Walker don't need much convincing to fight. The heavyweights rescue UFC Fight Night on nine days' notice after the card lost its original main event between Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim.

Cortes Acosta has made his career on such short-notice appearances. He rode that wave to multiple main card appearances and a No. 6 ranking. While his activity sparked two separate win streaks, the ex-professional baseball player now risks a third strike in as many fights.

Walker is taking a serious gamble, too. The popular light heavyweight, no longer forced to cut 40-plus pounds, showed flashes of his old self in his UFC heavyweight debut. However, he's reneged on his plan to slowly grow into his new weight class. Instead of fighting an unranked veteran like Marcin Tybura, whom he called out after knocking out Mick Parkin, Walker dives headfirst into the deep end on Saturday.

With UFC 334 and UFC 335 on the horizon, both of which feature heavyweight fights pivotal to the division, it's more important than ever for Saturday's headliners to make a statement.

Waldo Cortes Acosta believes Johnny Walker is learning to run 'for his life' from Alexander Volkov

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The co-main event on Saturday carries legitimate stakes. Tatiana Suarez and Virna Jandiroba are set to clash in an important women's strawweight contest that could shape the next title challenger. Both women came up short in their first bids to the crown -- Suarez against Zhang Weili and Jandiroba against Mackenzie Dern. Suarez has won two in a row to get back up the rankings while Jandiroba has a win over Tabatha Ricci to her name. The winner on Saturday could make a strong case to challenge Dern next in 2027.

Below is how you can catch all the action on Saturday in Las Vegas. Also, be sure to check out our full preview and expert picks for the main event.

UFC Fight Night viewing information

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7 | Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card), 5 p.m. (Prelims)

Location: Meta APEX -- Las Vegas

TV Channel: Paramount+ (subscribe now for as low as $8.99 per month)

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