Waldo Cortes Acosta is a Dominican professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. He fought in multiple fight promotions as a professional before eventually venturing into the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Waldo Cortes Acosta made his professional debut on May 19, 2018, against Odell Pantin at Iron Boy Promotions: Iron Boy MMA 11. He dispatched Pantin in the second round to win the fight with a second-round knockout and thus start his career with a dominant win. After an impressive showing in his debut showdown, Acosta amassed a record of 6 wins and 0 losses before appearing at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 2, and facing Danilo Suzart. He defeated Suzart by a first-round knockout and earned a contract with the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion.
In his promotional debut, Waldo Cortes Acosta locked horns with Jared Vanderaa on October 20, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen. Vanderaa was outclassed by Acosta by a unanimous decision to win the fight and continue his winning run.
Waldo Cortes Acosta Next Fight - Opponent, Date, & Location
Waldo Cortez Acosta is scheduled to take on Robelis Despaigne on May 11, 2024, at the Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The duo will square off against each other in a heavyweight showdown on the main card of UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento.
Waldo Cortes Acosta Record
Waldo Cortes Acosta has a professional mixed martial arts record of 11 wins and 1 loss as of May 2024.
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
Robelis Despaigne MMA Record
Robelis Despaigne has a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 0 losses as of May 2024.
| 5 matches | 5 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
Waldo Cortes Acosta Last Fight
Waldo Cortes Acosta in his most recent fight locked horns with Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2. Acosta defeated Arlovski by a unanimous decision in the fight.
FAQs on Waldo Cortes-Acosta's Next Fight
A. He is scheduled to return to the octagon for his upcoming bout on May 11, 2024.
A. He fights in the heavyweight division of the UFC.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 1 loss.
A. He will lock horns with Robelis Despaigne.
A. He is 32 years old.
