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Heavyweight

Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes

Waldo Cortes-Acosta
#5Dominican Republic

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

“Salsa Boy”

17-3

VS
Curtis Blaydes
#7United States

Curtis Blaydes

“Razor”

19-6

Fight night

12 September 2026 · Main card

Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, USA

Key takeaways

  • Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-3) faces Curtis Blaydes (19-6) at Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado on 12 September 2026.
Where to watchRMC SportElsewhereUFC Fight Pass

Tale of the tape

Waldo Cortes-AcostaCurtis Blaydes
17-3Record19-6
34Age on fight night35
6′4″ (193 cm)Height6′4″ (193 cm)
78″ (198 cm)Reach80″ (203 cm)
260 lb (117.9 kg)Weight265 lb (120.2 kg)
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
Ultimate Kombat FitnessTeamElevation Fight Team
Fundacion, Barahona, Dominican RepublicFromChicago, Illinois, United States

Form going into the fight

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

  1. LAlexander Volkovunanimous decision2026
  2. WDerrick LewisKO/TKO R2 3:142026
  3. WShamil GazievKO/TKO R1 1:222025
  4. WAnte DelijaKO/TKO R1 3:592025
  5. LSergei Pavlovichunanimous decision2025

Curtis Blaydes

  1. LJosh Hokitunanimous decision2026
  2. WRizvan Kunievsplit decision2025
  3. LTom AspinallKO/TKO R1 1:002024
  4. WJailton AlmeidaKO/TKO R2 0:362024
  5. LSergei PavlovichKO/TKO R1 3:082023

Also on this card

Yair Rodriguez vs Jean SilvaFeatherweightJean Silva vs Jose DelgadoFeatherweightBrandon Moreno vs Joseph MoralesFlyweightTommy McMillen vs Marwan RahikiFeatherweightManon Fiorot vs Alexa GrassoWomen's Flyweight

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