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Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC Record: Next Fight, Stats & Fight History
Waldo Cortes Acosta is listed by UFC with a 17-3-0 professional record in the Heavyweight division. Tale of the tape: 6'4" tall; 78 in reach; Orthodox stance. In the latest completed fight listed here, Waldo Cortes Acosta faced Alexander Volkov at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on May 9, 2026. Alexander Volkov won by Decision in round 3 at 5:00. Open the event card for round statistics, officials and available highlights.
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Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC Record and Profile
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What UFC Lists About Waldo Cortes Acosta
Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes Acosta is a Dominican professional mixed martial artist in the UFC heavyweight division. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more.
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Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC Wins, Losses and Appearances on This Site
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Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC Stats
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Waldo Cortes Acosta: Style, Form and What to Watch
Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC record and latest verified fight
Waldo Cortes Acosta is listed by UFC with a 17-3-0 professional record in the Heavyweight division. Tale of the tape: 6'4" tall; 78 in reach; Orthodox stance. In the latest completed fight listed here, Waldo Cortes Acosta faced Alexander Volkov at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on May 9, 2026. Alexander Volkov won by Decision in round 3 at 5:00. Open the event card for round statistics, officials and available highlights.
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026 · UFC + UFCStats source
Schedule and results
Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC Fight History
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | Alexander Volkov | Loss | Decision · R3 5:00 | UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Derrick Lewis | Win | KO/TKO · R2 3:14 | UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett |
Background
Waldo Cortes Acosta Bio Details
Birthplace and date
Fundacion, Barahona, Dominican Republic
October 3, 1991
Country code: DO
Trains at
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UFC debut
October 29, 2022
Quick answers
Waldo Cortes Acosta UFC FAQ
When is Waldo Cortes Acosta's next UFC fight?
No upcoming UFC fight is currently announced for Waldo Cortes Acosta.
What is Waldo Cortes Acosta's MMA record?
UFC's athlete profile currently lists Waldo Cortes Acosta at 17-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What division does Waldo Cortes Acosta fight in?
UFC currently lists Waldo Cortes Acosta in the Heavyweight division.
Where do the stats on this page come from?
The fighter's identity, record and career totals are checked against the linked UFC athlete profile. Fight history comes from UFC event and results pages, with links and review dates shown where available.
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Waldo Cortes Acosta Profile Sources
Fight dates, opponents and results are checked against UFC event pages. Athlete facts use the official UFC profile, and the scouting notes are reviewed specifically for this fighter.
- UFC + UFCStats — reviewed Aug 16, 2026
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