Result
Waldo Cortes-AcostaTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR2
Time3:15
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJason Herzog
DetailsPunches
Elo swing+19Waldo Cortes-Acosta (1774 → 1794)-14Derrick Lewis (1775 → 1760)
UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
DateJan 24, 2026
DivisionFight card
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
W
Salsa Boy | 17-4-0Waldo Cortes-Acosta
L
The Black Beast | 29-14-0Derrick Lewis
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
Method :TKO
Round :R2
Time :3:15
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jason Herzog
Details :Punches
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Elo1762Great
3Y trend1705 → 1762
Fight Overview
RoundR2
Time3:15
MethodTKO
Derrick Lewis
Elo1745Good
3Y trend1764 → 1745
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Waldo Cortes-Acosta won this fight by TKO in round R2 at 3:15. Waldo Cortes-Acosta led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Waldo Cortes-AcostaDerrick Lewis
Elo edge
Waldo Cortes-Acosta1762-16 last move
Derrick Lewis1745-16 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Waldo Cortes-AcostavsDerrick Lewis
Total strikes
46vs8
Sig. strikes
44vs8
Control time
0:28vs0:00
Takedowns
1vs0
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Waldo Cortes-AcostaKO/TKO leads 53% of wins
Derrick LewisKO/TKO leads 83% of wins
Common opponents
Marcos Rogério de LimaWaldo Cortes-Acosta: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Apr 29, 2023Derrick Lewis: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 29, 2023
Serghei SpivacWaldo Cortes-Acosta: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 7, 2025Derrick Lewis: loss · Submission (arm-triangle choke) · Feb 4, 2023
Serghei SpivacWaldo Cortes-Acosta: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 7, 2025Derrick Lewis: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 19, 2022
Round stats
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis is a completed Fight card fight from UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT. Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in round R2 at 3:15. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis quick answers
Who won Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta won Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis by TKO in round R2 at 3:15.
What event is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis on?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis is listed on UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT.
What are the records for Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta enters with a 17-4-0 record and Derrick Lewis enters with a 29-14-0 record.
What division is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis is listed as a Fight card fight.
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