Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Acosta

Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado

Sep 12, 2026Glendale, Arizona, USA

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Curtis Blaydes

Record: 20-6-0

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Waldo Acosta

Record: 17-4-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Curtis Blaydes

Waldo Acosta

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Curtis Blaydes

Waldo Acosta

Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Acosta AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Acosta

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UFC Record Breakdown

Curtis Blaydes

KO/TKO (37%)

Decision (42%)

Losses (21%)

No Contest (1)

Waldo Acosta

KO/TKO (39%)

Decision (39%)

Losses (22%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency47%

Takedown Defense35%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ85%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy47%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense69%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ80%

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Curtis Blaydes

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From opening bell, Curtis Blaydes can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 4.0 significant strikes per minute while Waldo Acosta looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Curtis Blaydes

Curtis Blaydes finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (37%)

Decision (42%)

Losses (21%)

No Contest (1)

Curtis Blaydes breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency47%

Takedown Defense35%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ85%

Curtis Blaydes's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Waldo Acosta must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Waldo Acosta owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (50%) but must solve the 35% sprawl from Curtis Blaydes.

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Waldo Acosta

Waldo Acosta finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (39%)

Decision (39%)

Losses (22%)

Waldo Acosta breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy47%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense69%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ80%

Waldo Acosta's recent form

Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Acosta Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'4" (193 cm)

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6'4" (193 cm)

Weight

265 lbs (120 kg)

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260 lbs (118 kg)

Reach

80" (203 cm)

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78" (198 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Acosta AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.0 significant strikes/min

Waldo Acosta averages 5.0 significant strikes per minute while Curtis Blaydes sits at 4.0.

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