UFC / MMA · Heavyweight (265 lb) · Fighter Profile

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

"Salsa Boy"

17-4-0

LFA Heavyweight Champion

Bio

Former LFA heavyweight champion and ex-baseball prospect whose dancing celebrations made him a fan favorite. A knockout of Derrick Lewis in January 2026 was followed by losses to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes.

Tale of the Tape

Record17-4-0
DivisionHeavyweight (265 lb)
StatusContender
NicknameSalsa Boy
Age35
NationalityDominican
Height6'4" / 193cm
Reach78" / 198cm
StanceOrthodox
Win methodsKO/TKO 9 · SUB 1 · DEC 7

Bout History

LLW
Lvs Curtis BlaydesNoche UFC, Sep 12, 202617-4-0
Lvs Alexander VolkovUFC 328, May 9, 202617-3-0
Wvs Derrick LewisUFC 324, Jan 24, 202617-2-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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