Waldo Cortes Acosta

Rank #5

"Salsa Boy"

Waldo Cortes Acosta holds a 17-3-0 professional record in the UFC Heavyweight division. Primary style: Striker, — stance. Currently 34 years old, 6' 4" with a 78" reach.

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Vitals

Record

17-3-0

Weight Class

Heavyweight

Age

34

Stance

—

Height

6' 4"

Reach

78"

Style

Striker

Finish Rate

59%

Career Statistics

SLpM

5.34

Str. Acc.

—

SApM

3.63

Str. Def.

54%

TD Avg

—

TD Acc.

—

TD Def.

74%

Sub. Avg

0.1

Per-15-minute averages. Source: ufcstats.com

Wins / Losses by Method

Wins (17)

  • KO/TKO9
  • Submission1
  • Decision7

Losses (0)

  • KO/TKO0
  • Submission0
  • Decision0

Fighter Signature

Striking
75
Wrestling
60
Cardio
69
Takedown Defense
74
Chin Durability
71

AI-generated skill ratings derived from career statistics and recent performance. For entertainment and analytical purposes only.

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