Noche UFC · Sep 12, 2026
Heavyweight 3R

Curtis Blaydes VS Waldo Cortes Acosta

Curtis Blaydes
19-5-0
United States United States
VS
Waldo Cortes Acosta
17-3-0
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Summary

Curtis Blaydes faces Waldo Cortes Acosta at Noche UFC on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Fight in the Heavyweight division over 3 rounds. Curtis Blaydes comes in with a 19-5-0 record, Waldo Cortes Acosta with 17-3-0. Make your prediction and compare yourself to the MMX community.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026
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Tale of the Tape: Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

19-5-0
Record
17-3-0
6' 4"
Height
6' 4"
80"
Reach
78"
35
Age
34
Stance
Style
#7
UFC Rank
#5

How do Curtis Blaydes and Waldo Cortes Acosta win their fights?

Curtis Blaydes
KO
13
SUB
0
DEC
6
Waldo Cortes Acosta
KO
9
SUB
1
DEC
7

Performance

86
Global score
Grappler
Elo 1596
VS
73
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1605
Curtis Blaydes Waldo Cortes Acosta
Striking accuracy
52.1%
48.6%
Strike defense
53.9%
54.4%
Takedown defense
35%
73.9%
Finish rate
57.1%
54.5%
Boxing
55
65
Wrestling
93
44
BJJ
18
53
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