HEAVYWEIGHT
Real fighter portraits, records, recent results, fighting styles, and sourced career pay. Put any two fighters side by side.
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HEAVYWEIGHT
The matchup, at a glance
Tale of the tape
| Waldo Cortes Acosta | Fighter comparison | Curtis Blaydes |
|---|---|---|
| 17-3-0 | Pro record | 19-6-0 |
| #7 | Ranking | #11 |
| Recent results | ||
| 34 | Age | 35 |
| 6′ 4″ · 193 cm | Height | 6′ 4″ · 193 cm |
| 78″ · 198 cm | Reach | 79.9″ · 203 cm |
| Not available | Stance | Not available |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | Division | HEAVYWEIGHT |
| Not available | Listed weight | Not available |
| Dominican Republic | Country | USA |
| Not available | Fights out of | Not available |
| Not available | Gym | Not available |
| Not available | Fighting style | Not available |
| Not available | Birthplace | Not available |
| Not available | Leg reach | Not available |
| Not available | UFC debut | Not available |
Waldo Cortes Acosta · API-Sports / Sportradar · Checked Sep 10, 2026
Curtis Blaydes · API-Sports / Sportradar · Checked Sep 10, 2026
Striking & grappling
How they stack up
5.344.19
Strikes landed
/ min
3.632.97
Strikes absorbed
/ min · Lower is better
49%53%
Striking accuracy
Percent
54%53%
Striking defense
Percent
0.404.12
Takedowns landed
/ 15 min
74%38%
Takedown defense
Percent
0.100.00
Submission attempts
/ 15 min
55%56%
Wins by finish
Percent
How they win
Finishing styles
Share of recorded career wins by method.
Waldo Cortes Acosta
KO / TKO55%
Submission0%
Decision45%
Curtis Blaydes
KO / TKO56%
Submission0%
Decision44%
Waldo Cortes Acosta
Up to five latest confirmed fights in our records · newest first
- LAlexander Volkov
decision unanimous · R3 · 5:00
May 10, 2026 · UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
Sportradar
- W
- W
- W
- LSergei Pavlovich
decision unanimous · R3 · 5:00
Aug 23, 2025 · UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang
Sportradar
Curtis Blaydes
Up to five latest confirmed fights in our records · newest first
- L
- WRizvan Kuniev
decision split · R3 · 5:00
Jun 21, 2025 · UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Sportradar
- L
- W
- L
Follow the money
Career purses & pay
Sourced fight-pay subtotals. Official, reported, and estimated amounts stay separate; private pay and undisclosed endorsements are not included.