LAS VEGAS – A big name with a big punch. That’s what Waldo Cortes-Acosta is looking for in his next career move. The Dominican rising heavyweight contender called out Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa following his latest triumph in the octagon. Cortes-Acosta (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) knocked out veteran Spann (22-11 MMA, 8-6 UFC) this
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-254-post-event-facts-unique-records March 16, 2025 12:10 pm ET UFC Fight Night 254 was touted as one of the weaker offerings from the promotion this year, but ultimately it delivered in reality with nine finishes in 13 fights
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 254 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $173,000. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC Fight Night 254 took
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-254-vegas-104-video-post-fight-interview-winners March 15, 2025 6:35 pm ET LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 254 took place Saturday with 13 bouts on the lineup. We’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC Apex in Las
UFC Fight Night 254 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+) takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Former middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori (19-7-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) takes on Roman Dolidze
If you’re expecting dancing and taunting from Waldo Cortes-Acosta this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 255, you’re in for a surprise. The rising UFC heavyweight contender promises a new version of himself, one that has left aside the antics. Cortes-Acosta (12-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) has set himself apart in the heavyweight division for some of
