LAS VEGAS — Waldo Cortes-Acosta didn’t just beat Derrick Lewis he neutralized him. On the main card of UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena, Cortes-Acosta (17-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) delivered a composed and clinical stoppage of former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis, finishing the bout at 3:14 of Round 2.
While many expected chaos and an early knockout, the ending arrived suddenly and with surprisingly little resistance. The crowd was buzzing from the opening bell, breaking into “U-S-A” chants as the heavyweights circled through a cautious feel-out process.
Lewis tried to keep Cortes-Acosta honest early, even throwing a few high kicks, but the opening round was largely defined by patience and restraint.