What division do Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis fight in?

The fight takes place in the 265 division over 3 rounds.

Who is the favorite between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis?

Waldo Cortes-Acosta is the bookmaker favorite over Derrick Lewis.

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett · Jan 24, 2026

265 3R

Waldo Cortes-Acosta VS Derrick Lewis

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

17-3-0 · -330

Dominican Republic

Winner

Derrick Lewis

29-13-0 · 265

United States

Defeat

Summary

Waldo Cortes-Acosta faces Derrick Lewis at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Fight in the 265 division over 3 rounds. Waldo Cortes-Acosta comes in with a 17-3-0 record, Derrick Lewis with 29-13-0. Waldo Cortes-Acosta is the betting favorite. Result: Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeated Derrick Lewis by KO/TKO in round 2.

Updated on May 12, 2026

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Tale of the Tape: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis

17-3-0

Record

29-13-0

6' 4"

Height

6' 3"

78"

Reach

79"

Age

—

Stance

—

Boxing

Style

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UFC Rank

How do Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis win their fights?

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

SUB

DEC

Derrick Lewis

SUB

DEC

What does the MMX community think?

Waldo Cortes-Acosta100% Derrick Lewis0%

4 predictions Top predicted method: KO (75%)

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