Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes
Noche UFC · 12 September 2026 · Main Card 5
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The matchup
Neither has much on the other for output — 5.3 significant strikes a minute to 4.2. Acosta scores 0.7 knockdowns per 15 minutes.
Tale of the tape
| Waldo Cortes Acosta | Curtis Blaydes | |
|---|---|---|
| 193 cm | Height | 193 cm |
| 119 kg | Weight | 117 kg |
| 198 cm | Reach | 203 cm |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 34 | Age | 35 |
Career numbers
| Waldo Cortes Acosta | Curtis Blaydes | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Striking accuracy | 52% |
| 5.34 | Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.18 |
| 3.63 | Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 2.76 |
| 54% | Striking defence | 54% |
| 74% | Takedown defence | 35% |
| 0.40 | Takedowns / 15 min | 5.12 |
| 0.70 | Knockdowns / 15 min | 0.16 |