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Waldo Cortes-Acosta
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Who is this?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (born October 3, 1991) is a Dominican professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2018, Cortes-Acosta earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round TKO. As of March 10, 2026, he is #4 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings. He also competed in the LFA, where he was the heavyweight champion.
Career
- 1991Born
Trivia
- •Citizenship: Dominican Republic
- •Known as: mixed martial arts fighter
- •Sport: mixed martial arts
What happened recently
SERGEI PAVLOVICH Vs WALDO CORTES ACOSTA FULL FIGHT Jennifer Coolidge (4qNSdwc6aM)
Alexander Volkov Beats Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Calls for Title Shot Saying Pereira "Not a Heavyweight"
Waldo Cortes-Acosta reveals secret confrontation with Josh Hokit after crude callout
Waldo Cortes-Acosta stuns crowd with TKO victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 324, eyes Curtis Blaydes next
UFC 324 results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta smashes Derrick Lewis to continue hot streak, calls out Curtis Blaydes
Waldo Cortes-Acosta eyeing Jan. 24 fight against Derrick Lewis on UFC's Paramount debut
UFC Qatar results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta knocks out Shamil Gaziev in 82 seconds on just days' notice
Ante Delija files formal complaint, but Nevada says Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight was handled 'perfectly'
Waldo Cortes-Acosta calls on Dana White to grant his record-tying wish after UFC Vegas 110 KO
Waldo Cortes-Acosta Eats an Eye Poke, Scores Wild KO Seconds Later Then Calls Out Tom Aspinall
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