Waldo Cortés-Acosta

Awards & Honours

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Cortés-Acosta has risen from the regional circuit to become a top-10 UFC heavyweight in just a few years. He captured the LFA heavyweight title in 2022 and successfully defended it before signing with the UFC. His two Performance of the Night bonuses reflect his finishing ability. As of 2026, he holds a 12-1 professional record with nine knockouts, establishing himself as one of the division's most dangerous strikers.

AwardsCortés-Acosta has won two UFC Performance of the Night bonuses: one in March 2024 for a first-round knockout and another in November 2025 for a second-round TKO in a main event. He also held the LFA heavyweight championship in 2022.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Heavyweight Rankings #6

UFC·2026

Ranked sixth in the official UFC heavyweight division as of June 2026.

LFA Heavyweight Champion

Legacy Fighting Alliance·2022

Held the LFA heavyweight title from 2022 to 2023.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Official Rankings

UFC·2026

Records & Feats

First Dominican-born fighter to reach UFC heavyweight top 10

Historic First·2025

Cortés-Acosta became the first fighter born in the Dominican Republic to crack the UFC heavyweight top 10 rankings.