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Waldo Acosta

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United States, Phoenix, Arizona
Ultimate Kombat Fitness
Age: 35
17
Wins
5
Losses
0
DRAWS
@WaldoCortesUFC
@WaldoCortes03
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Waldo AcostaWaldo Acosta
vs
Johnny WalkerJohnny Walker

KO/TKO (R3 · 2:27)UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. Walker

  • Pro record 17-5-0
  • UFC record 10-5-0
  • Outside the UFC 7-0-0
  • 3 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'4" (193 cm)
Weight:
260 lbs (118 kg)
Reach:
78" (198 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
3rd Oct. 1991
Age:
35
Division:
Heavyweight
AI Rank:
#6

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 15 bouts · through 2026-11-07

4.76
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
3.47
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.3
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
50%
Takedown Accuracy
0.1
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

10-5UFC Record
KO/TKO (33%)
Decision (33%)
Losses (33%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy47%
Takedown Accuracy50%
Takedown Defense70%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ46/100

15 UFC bouts · 51 division peers

Data through 2026-11-07

Cardio100/100

10 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-11-07

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Walker Stops Cortes-Acosta in Round 3 Heavyweight Main Event
Nov 8, 2026

Walker Stops Cortes-Acosta in Round 3 Heavyweight Main Event

Johnny Walker defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on November 7 in Las Vegas. Walker finished the heavyweight main event with strikes at 2:27 of Round 3. The victory marked a significant divisional result because Walker was seeking a second heavyweight win and Cortes-Acosta was an established ranked contender. Walker’s win is expected to move him toward the heavyweight Top 10 and stronger matchups. The result also capped a card reshaped after the original welterweight headliner was canceled.

Johnny Walker
Walker
Sean Brady Pulls Out of UFC Vegas 124 Main Event
Nov 4, 2026

Sean Brady Pulls Out of UFC Vegas 124 Main Event

Sean Brady has withdrawn from his UFC Vegas 124 main-event bout with Gabriel Bonfim because of an injury, according to the available event report. The fight had been scheduled for November 7, 2026, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker is listed as the replacement main event. Brady’s withdrawal removes a ranked welterweight matchup from the card and changes the event’s competitive focus. The available result identifies the injury and replacement main event but does not provide further details about Brady’s condition or his expected return.

Gabriel BonfimSean BradyJohnny Walker
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Frequently asked questions

What is Waldo Acosta's professional MMA record?

Waldo Acosta has a professional MMA record of 17-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Waldo Acosta's UFC record?

Waldo Acosta's UFC record is 10-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Waldo Acosta fight next?

Waldo Acosta does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Waldo Acosta?

Waldo Acosta is 35 years old, born October 3, 1991.

How tall is Waldo Acosta?

Waldo Acosta stands 193 cm (6'4") tall, with a 198 cm (78") reach.

Where is Waldo Acosta from?

Waldo Acosta is from United States and competes in the Heavyweight division.

What is Waldo Acosta's UFC ranking?

Waldo Acosta is ranked #6 in the UFC Heavyweight division.

What is Waldo Acosta's nickname?

Waldo Acosta is known as "Salsa Boy".

When was Waldo Acosta's last fight?

Waldo Acosta last fought on November 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. Walker, losing to Johnny Walker by KO/TKO in round 3.

What were the scorecards for Waldo Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes?

Waldo Acosta lost to Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision at Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado on September 12, 2026. All three judges (Mike Bell, Eric Colon, Andrew Topps) scored the fight 29-28 in Curtis Blaydes's favor.

What were the scorecards for Waldo Acosta vs Alexander Volkov?

Waldo Acosta lost to Alexander Volkov by unanimous decision at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026. The official scorecards were Jon Bilyk 30-27, Henry Krawiec 29-28, Dave Tirelli 29-28 (winner's score first).

Waldo Acosta scouting report

Waldo Acosta (United States) is a 35-year-old heavyweight, ranked #6 in the division, who is 17-5 as a pro and 10-5 in the UFC (7-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen on October 29, 2022; five of his ten UFC wins came by KO/TKO and five by decision; he has lost his last three UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Serghei Spivac (now ranked #9 at heavyweight), Ante Delija (now ranked #10 at heavyweight) and Derrick Lewis (now ranked #12 at heavyweight). He lands 4.8 significant strikes per minute (heavyweight average: 4; 85th percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Johnny Walker, then 9-7 (1 NC) in the UFC, on November 7, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. Walker). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Waldo Acosta vs the heavyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 15 UFC bouts (2:53:51 of fight time).

StatAcostaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.8827 in 2:53:51485
Significant strike accuracy47.4%827 of 1,745 landed52.4%25
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.5604 in 2:53:513.752
Significant strike defense54.2%714 of 1,318 avoided50.2%70
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.44 in 2:53:511.530
Takedown accuracy50%4 of 8 landed36.2%—†
Takedown defense69.7%23 of 33 stopped69.3%49
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.11 in 2:53:510.348
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.67 in 2:53:510.572
Control time10.5%18:15 of 2:53:5122.7%26
Average fight time11:3515 bouts9:5172
Height193 cm76″192 cm75.5″
Reach198 cm78″199 cm78.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 10-5

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 10-5-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Johnny Walker
    Johnny Walker
    Pro record now: 24-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-7-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR3 2:27UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. WalkerNov 7, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 10-4-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Curtis Blaydes
    Curtis Blaydes#5
    Pro record now: 20-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 14-6-0 (1 NC)
    DECNoche UFC: Silva vs. DelgadoSep 12, 2026Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 10-3-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Alexander Volkov
    Alexander Volkov#2
    Pro record now: 41-11-0UFC record entering: 13-5-0
    DECUFC 328: Chimaev vs. StricklandMay 9, 2026Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 10-2-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Derrick Lewis
    Derrick Lewis#12
    Pro record now: 29-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 20-10-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:14UFC 324: Gaethje vs. PimblettJan 24, 2026Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 9-2-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Shamil Gaziev
    Shamil Gaziev
    Pro record now: 15-3-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:22UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. HookerNov 22, 2025Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Ante Delija
    Ante Delija#10
    Pro record now: 26-8-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:59UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. OnamaNov 1, 2025Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Sergei Pavlovich
    Sergei Pavlovich#3
    Pro record now: 20-3-0UFC record entering: 7-3-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Walker vs. ZhangAug 23, 2025Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Serghei Spivac
    Serghei Spivac#9
    Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0
    DECUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2Jun 7, 2025Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Ryan Spann
    Ryan Spann
    Pro record now: 24-12-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:48UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2Mar 15, 2025Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Robelis Despaigne
    Robelis Despaigne
    Pro record now: 7-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. NascimentoMay 11, 2024Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Andrei Arlovski
    Andrei Arlovski
    Pro record now: 34-24-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 23-16-0 (1 NC)
    DECUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2Jan 13, 2024Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Lukasz Brzeski
    Lukasz Brzeski
    Pro record now: 9-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:01UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean ZombieAug 26, 2023Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Marcos Rogerio de Lima
    Marcos Rogerio de Lima
    Pro record now: 22-10-1UFC record entering: 9-6-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Song vs. SimonApr 29, 2023Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Chase Sherman
    Chase Sherman
    Pro record now: 16-12-0UFC record entering: 4-9-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. CutelabaNov 19, 2022Result & stats
  15. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Waldo Acosta
    Waldo Acosta
    vs
    Jared Vanderaa
    Jared Vanderaa
    Pro record now: 12-10-0UFC record entering: 1-5-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. AllenOct 29, 2022Result & stats

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