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Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Waldo Cortes-Acosta pounds out Ryan Spann with punches
Waldo Cortes-Acosta welcomed Ryan Spann to the UFC heavyweight division in rude fashion Saturday. In the UFC Fight Night 254 featured prelim at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Cortes-Acosta (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) finished Spann (22-11 MMA, 8-6 UFC) with punches at 4:48 of Round 2 The power from Waldo Cortes-Acosta 🔥👊 #UFCVegas104 — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 15, 2025 Cortes-Acosta extends his winning streak to four. Other notable UFC wins include Andrei Arlovski and Robelis Despaigne. Spann falls to 1-4 in his most recent five. Saturday's bout was his first in the UFC heavyweight division. Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 254 results include: Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ryan Spann via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:48 SuYoung You def. AJ Cunningham via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Carlos Vera def. Josias Musasa via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:16 Sam Hughes def. Stephanie Luciano via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-27) Andre Lima def. Daniel Barez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 3:05 Priscila Cachoeira def. Josiane Nunes via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:46 Carli Judice def. Yuneisy Duben via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 1:40 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 254 video: Waldo Cortes-Acosta pounds out Ryan Spann with punches
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Waldo Cortes-Acosta promises to 'stop being an idiot' ahead of UFC Vegas 104 fight
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 the in-cage stunts that come with his fighting. But facing Ryan Spann this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Cortes-Acosta is out to get his hand raised while showing a more serious version. 'I need to stop messing around, wanting to dance, and go for my objective, which is to become UFC world champion,' Cortes-Acosta told Hablemos MMA in Spanish. 'It's time for me to get serious and go after what I want.' This could mean a more dangerous Cortes-Acosta. He's more focused on making a statement and logging in big wins than putting on a show. 'I'm going to make the other person dance salsa in the cage while I get serious in my business,' Cortes-Acosta explained. 'I'm going to stop being an idiot up there. I'm going in there to fight. You can expect a much more serious version of me.' Now in the UFC official heavyweight rankings, Cortes-Acosta says this big shift in mentality came as a result of wanting to be considered a legit title threat rather than being a showman. 'I have six kids, and I have to prioritize their well being and mine so they can be good,' Cortes-Acosta said. 'I can't be relaxed. I need to go for what's mine, which is being world champion.' As far as the fight with Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC), he'll be making his UFC heavyweight debut against Cortes-Acosta. Cortes-Acosta expects a tough fight, but he's determined to make a big statement out of him. 'I have to give him his welcome to the heavyweight division,' Cortes-Acosta said. 'I hope he gives his best because I'm coming out to give my best. It's going to be a war. You know how Ryan Spann fights. He hits hard and fast and so do I. I don't back down. Let it be God's will. But from my part, I'm going in there to break him quickly.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 255.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ryan Spann says heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Night 254 'isn't the final form'
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Spann knows more time will be required before his complete heavyweight transformation is complete, but he is excited to take the first step Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254. After spending the entirety of his promotional tenure at light heavyweight, Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) opted to change divisions and move up. He makes his debut against Waldo Cortes-Acosta (12-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at the UFC Apex (ESPN+). According to Spann, he has bulked up methodically without losing too much speed or athleticism. That process will continue regardless of the result of his entry fight into the division. "This is the new look, but this isn't the final form of the new look," Spann told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday's media day. "We're going to get better from here. "Honestly, I train close to the weight that y'all are going to see Friday. I just spend a lot of that time cutting weight, so I didn't get to do a lot of the stuff I should've been doing getting ready. Now we're having fun and we're in the gym." During his run at 205 pounds, Spann has wins over notables such as Ovince Saint Preux, Dominick Reyes, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and more. He earned a 95-second finish to claim Performance of the Night honors in his most recent appearance at UFC 307 in October. With the removal of a weight cut, Spann thinks he will be even more free to fight in a style that suits him best. How that will work against bigger opponents remains to be seen, but Spann thinks he's entering with the right mindset. "(I just need to) have fun," Spann said. "Trust the process. It's going to come. I just have fun." UFC Fight Night 254 pre-event facts: Marvin Vettori's record gives reason to expect rebound win UFC Fight Night 254 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Dominick Cruz continues busy post-retirement run For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Ryan Spann says heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Night 254 'isn't the final form'
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ryan Spann says heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Night 254 'isn't the final form'
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Spann knows more time will be required before his complete heavyweight transformation is complete, but he is excited to take the first step Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254. After spending the entirety of his promotional tenure at light heavyweight, Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) opted to change divisions and move up. He makes his debut against Waldo Cortes-Acosta (12-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at the UFC Apex (ESPN+). According to Spann, he has bulked up methodically without losing too much speed or athleticism. That process will continue regardless of the result of his entry fight into the division. 'This is the new look, but this isn't the final form of the new look,' Spann told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday's media day. 'We're going to get better from here. 'Honestly, I train close to the weight that y'all are going to see Friday. I just spend a lot of that time cutting weight, so I didn't get to do a lot of the stuff I should've been doing getting ready. Now we're having fun and we're in the gym.' During his run at 205 pounds, Spann has wins over notables such as Ovince Saint Preux, Dominick Reyes, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and more. He earned a 95-second finish to claim Performance of the Night honors in his most recent appearance at UFC 307 in October. With the removal of a weight cut, Spann thinks he will be even more free to fight in a style that suits him best. How that will work against bigger opponents remains to be seen, but Spann thinks he's entering with the right mindset. '(I just need to) have fun,' Spann said. 'Trust the process. It's going to come. I just have fun.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254.
