One of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rising heavyweight talents will face his toughest test to date in Shanghai, China.
Dominican standout Waldo Cortes-Acosta will square off against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23 in China. Cortes-Acosta confirmed the booking following an initial report from MMA Latino America. UFC Shanghai — also known as UFC Fight Night 257 — takes place at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta Takes a Step Up at UFC Shanghai
Cortes-Acosta will take a five-bout winning streak into the matchup with Pavlovich.