Result
Waldo Cortes-AcostaKO
MethodKO
RoundR1
Time1:22
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeLukasz Bosacki
DetailsPunch
Elo swing+19Waldo Cortes-Acosta (1755 → 1774)-19Shamil Gaziev (1756 → 1737)
DateNov 22, 2025
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueABHA Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Salsa Boy | 17-4-0Waldo Cortes-Acosta
L
15-3-0Shamil Gaziev
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev
Method :KO
Round :R1
Time :1:22
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Lukasz Bosacki
Details :Punch
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Elo1762Great
3Y trend1705 → 1762
AwardPerformance of the Night: Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time1:22
MethodKO
Shamil Gaziev
Elo1729Good
3Y trend1735 → 1729
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 KO in round R1 at 1:22. 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 Shamil Gaziev 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-AcostaShamil Gaziev
Elo edge
Waldo Cortes-Acosta1762-16 last move
Shamil Gaziev1729+18 last move
Why they are ranked here
Waldo Cortes-Acosta#18 of 173 active Heavyweight fighters · 1762 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Derrick Lewis (rated 1775 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Curtis Blaydes (rated 1769 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #17 Josh Hokit, 3 ahead of #19 Mario Pinto.
Shamil Gaziev#29 of 173 active Heavyweight fighters · 1729 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Darko Stosic (rated 1644 at the time): +25.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Brando Peričić (rated 1629 at the time): -25.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, 0 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 10 points behind #28 Salamu Abdurakhmanov, 7 ahead of #30 Maxim Grishin.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Waldo Cortes-AcostavsShamil Gaziev
Total strikes
15vs6
Control time
0:08vs0:00
Sig. strikes
10vs6
Knockdowns
2vs0
Finishing profile
Waldo Cortes-AcostaKO/TKO leads 53% of wins
Shamil GazievKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Common opponents
Serghei SpivacWaldo Cortes-Acosta: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 7, 2025Shamil Gaziev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 22, 2025
Serghei SpivacWaldo Cortes-Acosta: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 7, 2025Shamil Gaziev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 7, 2025
Serghei SpivacWaldo Cortes-Acosta: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 7, 2025Shamil Gaziev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 17, 2025
Round stats
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : TSARUKYAN VS HOOKER. Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeated Shamil Gaziev by KO in round R1 at 1:22. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev quick answers
Who won Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta won Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev by KO in round R1 at 1:22.
What event is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev on?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : TSARUKYAN VS HOOKER.
What are the records for Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta enters with a 17-4-0 record and Shamil Gaziev enters with a 15-3-0 record.
What division is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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