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Heavyweight Powerhouse Most-Active in UFC After Thrilling 2025

Related Topics: Sergey Spivak, UFC

Following his expedition to the Middle East last weekend for UFC Fight Night 265, Waldo Cortes-Acosta has earned the exciting distinction of being called one of the most active athletes on the entire roster.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta Secured Second Jaw-Dropping Win in Matter of Weeks

At the UFC’s debut event in the city of Al Rayyan in Qatar, a major heavyweight clash between European standouts Serghei Spivac and Shamil Gaziev was projected to take place on the main card. However, a sudden injury forced the Moldovan to drop out of the scheduled contest. With just three days’ notice, Waldo Cortes-Acosta volunteered to face the streaking Dagestani in what would become his fifth fight in the promotion in 2025 after recently competing at the UFC Apex Nov.