Waldo Cortes Acosta is scheduled to compete at Noche UFC on September 12, streaming on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. ET. The heavyweight comes in on the back of consecutive victories at UFC Vegas 110 and UFC Qatar.
Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes Acosta is set to return to the octagon at Noche UFC on September 12, with the card streaming on Paramount+ beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
Cortes Acosta enters the event riding back-to-back wins, most recently picking up victories at UFC Vegas 110 and UFC Qatar. The 34-year-old American heavyweight holds a professional record of 17-3-0 and is currently ranked fifth in the division, making him one of the more prominent names on the Noche UFC card. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Cortes Acosta carries considerable physical tools for the heavyweight class. He lands 5.54 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect both his volume and his consistency as a pressure striker. His grappling output is limited — just 0.44 takedowns per 15 minutes — suggesting he is at his most dangerous on the feet. He trains out of Ultimate Kombat Fitness and competes out of an orthodox stance.
Details about his opponent for the September 12 bout have not been included in the announcement.
Why it matters
- Cortes Acosta is ranked fifth in the heavyweight division, meaning a strong performance could push him closer to title contention.
- Back-to-back wins heading into Noche UFC give him momentum at a marquee event with elevated visibility on Paramount+.
- His high striking volume and reach advantage tend to create compelling matchups against any style in the heavyweight ranks.
