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    Ryan Spann vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

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    Key Stats

    Ryan SpannvsWaldo Cortes Acosta
    16
    Fights
    13
    10
    Wins
    10
    8
    Finishes
    5
    0
    Title Fights
    0
    304
    Sig. Strikes
    759
    8
    Takedowns
    4
    23:14
    Control Time
    13:51

    Striking Stats

    Ryan SpannvsWaldo Cortes Acosta
    304
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    759
    39.5%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    48.6%
    19
    Sig. Str / Fight
    58.4
    6
    Knockdowns
    6
    229
    Head Strikes
    537
    56
    Body Strikes
    113
    19
    Leg Strikes
    109

    Grappling Stats

    Ryan SpannvsWaldo Cortes Acosta
    8
    Takedowns Landed
    4
    34.8%
    Takedown Acc.
    50%
    0.5
    TD / Fight
    0.3
    10
    Sub. Attempts
    1
    3
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    34 yrs
    Age
    34 yrs
    6' 5"
    Height
    6' 4"
    205 lbs.
    Weight
    260 lbs.
    79"
    Reach
    78"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    944
    ELO Rating
    1,105
    1,076
    Peak ELO
    1,129
    62.5%
    Win Rate
    76.9%
    80%
    Finish Rate
    50%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    16
    Total Fights
    13
    9-6
    UFC Record
    9-2
    2
    Win Streak
    0
    4
    Best Streak
    5
    0
    Title Wins
    0
    LWLWW
    Last 5
    LWWWL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Ryan Spann
    KO/TKO (4)40%
    Submission (4)40%
    Decision (2)20%
    Waldo Cortes Acosta
    KO/TKO (5)50%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (5)50%

    Fan Ratings

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    Overall
    7.5
    --
    Striking
    7.9
    --
    Grappling
    6.3
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    Wrestling
    6.0
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    Cardio
    7.3
    --
    Chin
    8.2
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    Power
    8.6
    --
    Excitement
    7.8

    Head-to-Head Record

    Ryan Spann0
    Waldo Cortes Acosta1

    Common Opponents (1)

    Who Wins?

    Ryan Spann vs Waldo Cortes Acosta: Matchup Breakdown

    Ryan Spann is 10-6 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 62.5% win rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta is 10-3 at Heavyweight, winning 76.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.

    They have met 1 time. Waldo Cortes Acosta leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 on Mar 15, 2025, won by Waldo Cortes Acosta by KO/TKO in round 2.

    Waldo Cortes Acosta holds the higher ELO rating, 1,105 to 944. Career peaks are 1,076 for Ryan Spann and 1,129 for Waldo Cortes Acosta. Ryan Spann has 4 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 10 victories, an 80% finish rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50% of the time.

    Ryan Spann stands 6' 5" with a reach of 79" and fights orthodox. Waldo Cortes Acosta is 6' 4" with a reach of 78", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Ryan Spann. Ryan Spann is 34, Waldo Cortes Acosta is 34.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ryan Spann has landed 304 significant strikes at 39.5% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 23:14 of control time. Waldo Cortes Acosta has landed 759 at 48.6% with 4 takedowns and 13:51 of control.

    They share 1 common opponent: Lukasz Brzeski.