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Waldo Cortes Acosta, a heavyweight mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 16 wins, 2 losses, and no draws. Weighing in at 260 lbs., he stands tall at 6'4" with a reach of 78". In the UFC, he has demonstrated a commendable performance, earning 9 victories against 2 defeats. As a striker, Acosta has shown remarkable accuracy in his strikes, landing 48% of them on average during his UFC career. His significant strikes per minute average is 5.55, while he absorbs an average of 3.53 strikes per minute. His striking defense stands at 55%, and he attempts a takedown once every 15 minutes with a success rate of 50%. Acosta's most notable victory came against Ryan Spann, who had an ELO rating of 1077. In his recent fight history, he has won five consecutive bouts, including victories over Serghei Spivac, Ante Delija, and Shamil Gaziev via knockout or technical knockout. His most recent win was against Shamil Gaziev on November 22, 2025. As of his UFC ranking, he holds the #6 position in the heavyweight division.