Waldo Cortes-Acosta
#7 HeavyweightRecord 17-3Dominican RepublicUltimate Kombat Training Center
The style
Well-Rounded Finisher
Top-15 ranked · High finish rate · One-fight skid
GrapplingStriking
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is a top-15 heavyweight from the Dominican Republic who won back-to-back finishes over Shamil Gaziev and Derrick Lewis before dropping a decision to Alexander Volkov in his most recent outing. He now meets a heavyweight mainstay in Curtis Blaydes for a spot closer to the division's contender picture.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 17-3 |
| Age | 34 |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Reach | 78" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Team | Ultimate Kombat Training Center |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
9 KO/TKO1 SUB7 DEC