"Salsa Boy"
Organization
UFCNationality
Dominican Republic
Birth
03/10/1991 (34)
Birthplace
Fundación
Dominican Republic
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Heavyweight
Height
193 cm (6'4")
Reach
198 cm (78")
Style
Striker
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is a Dominican professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2018, Cortes-Acosta earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round TKO. As of June 16, 2026, he is #5 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings. He also competed in the LFA, where he was the heavyweight champion.
12 total fights · 50% KO rate
