Johnny Walker and Dominick Reyes are set to collide on the UFC 327 main card in a Light Heavyweight showdown at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Walker, listed as a UFC Lightweight contender, brings 17 career knockout wins into the matchup, while Reyes, a former two-time Light Heavyweight title challenger, enters with 10 knockout victories of his own.
Walker made his intentions clear ahead of the bout. “I have everything to show that this is my time,” he said. He added, “I live in Las Vegas now. I spar with Francis Ngannou, Sean Strickland, and other high-level guys. I’m prepared for anything.”
The Brazilian knockout artist emphasized he is not planning to rely on the scorecards. “I don’t like leaving it in the judges’ hands,” Walker said. “They don’t get to decide three months of hard work — I decide. I’m going to finish the fight. Choke him out or knock him out, whatever. I’m not going to let the judge decide for me.”
Despite his confidence, Walker spoke respectfully of Reyes, stating, “[Reyes] has no weaknesses — he’s a warrior,” and promising an all-out effort: “If I die, I don’t care, as long as my son and wife are good. I’m going to put on a show.”
Reyes matched that mindset in simple terms, saying, “Go out on our shields, man. Go out on our shields.”
UFC 327 will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight title fight, with Walker vs. Reyes featured on the main card.
