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‘I’m here’ – Dana White receives shock UFC 334 backup offer from fan favourite just days after stunning KO

DANA WHITE has received a short-notice backup offer from a fan favourite just days before UFC 334. The MMA leader makes its annual visit to Madison Square Garden on Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning. The card…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
‘I’m here’ – Dana White receives shock UFC 334 backup offer from fan favourite just days after stunning KO
Key Things to Know
  • Johnny Walker offered to serve as a short-notice backup fighter for the UFC 334 heavyweight main event.
  • Walker's offer comes just days after his third-round stoppage win against Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
  • UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden and is headlined by Ciryl Gane versus Josh Hokit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Johnny Walker has offered to serve as a short-notice backup fighter for the UFC 334 main event just days after securing a third-round stoppage victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta. UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit. Walker stated he suffered no serious injuries in his recent bout and is ready to step in if needed.

While Joselyne Edwards is already confirmed as the backup fighter for the co-main event between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes, the official backup for the heavyweight headliner has not been formally named. Walker's offer follows a strong heavyweight run, which also includes a first-round knockout win over Mick Parkin at UFC 332.

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