Fight Details
Matchup: Sergey Spivak (17-5-0) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (13-1-0)
Event: UFC Fight Night
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Venue: TBD
Weight Class: Heavyweight (265 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Fight Overview
This heavyweight showdown features Sergey Spivak, a dominant grappler with relentless takedowns, against Waldo Cortes-Acosta, a powerful striker known for his athleticism and knockout ability.
Spivak enters the fight coming off a loss to Jailton Almeida, where he struggled against a superior grappler. Meanwhile, Cortes-Acosta is riding momentum from a KO victory over Ryan Spann, showcasing his speed and striking power. This matchup presents a classic striker vs. grappler battle, with Spivak aiming to control the fight on the ground, while Cortes-Acosta looks to keep the fight standing and land heavy shots.
Fighter Profiles & Key Stats
Sergey Spivak (17-5-0) – Moldova
Age: 29
Height: 6’3”
Reach: 78”
Stance: Orthodox
Fighting Style: Sambo & Ground-and-Pound
Recent Fights:
Loss vs. Jailton Almeida (Decision) – Jan 2025
Win vs. Marcin Tybura (Decision) – Aug 2024
Win vs. Derrick Lewis (Submission, Round 1) – Feb 2023
Analysis: Spivak is a dominant grappler, averaging 5 takedowns per fight, but struggles with control, as opponents often manage to stand back up. His ground-and-pound is vicious, but he lacks one-punch knockout power.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (13-1-0) – Dominican Republic
Age: 32
Height: 6’4”
Reach: 79”
Stance: Orthodox
Fighting Style: Boxing & Power Striking
Recent Fights:
Win vs. Ryan Spann (KO, Round 1) – March 2025
Win vs. Robelis Despaigne (Decision) – May 2024
Win vs. Andrei Arlovski (Decision) – Jan 2024
Analysis: Cortes-Acosta is a high-volume striker, landing almost 6 significant strikes per minute. His speed and athleticism make him dangerous, but his takedown defense has been questionable, as seen in his loss to Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
FIGHT ODDS
Sergey Spivak – 148
Waldo Cortes-Acosta + 124
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025
