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Noche UFC 4 Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta
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We have you covered for all of today's Noche UFC 4 results, including the heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes.
Cortes-Acosta (17-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Alexander Volkov this past May at UFC 328. Prior to that defeat, ‘Salsa Boy' had strung together three-straight knockout victories over opponents Ante Delija, Shamil Gaziev and Derrick Lewis.
Meanwhile, Curtis Blaydes (20-6 MMA) was most previously seen in the Octagon this past April at UFC 327, where he suffered a decision loss to Josh Hokit in a FOTN performance. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor' had earned a split decision victory over Rizvan Kuniev in June of last year.
The heavyweights are up next ðŸ¿@WaldoCortesUFC vs @RazorBlaydes265
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— UFC (@ufc) September 12, 2026
Round one of tonight's Noche UFC 4 main card heavyweight matchup begins and both men are showing a lot of respect to start. Waldo Cortes-Acosta is clearly trying to keep his distance to avoid the ‘Razor' takedown. Blaydes staying measured and not taking any risks. He finally closes the distance and gets in on a takedown. Some control time for Curtis Blaydes but not much offense. Waldo gets up to his feet. Again a lot of respect being shown. Blaydes with a nice shot late. We head to round two.
Round two was a better round for Waldo Cortes-Acosta. He landed the better shots and prevented being taken back down to the ground by Blaydes. ‘Razor' was able to get off some good low kicks, but it likely wasn't enough to take the round.
The third and final round begins and this is quickly going down as one of the most boring fights in heavyweight history. Which is really saying something. Neither man is willing to take any risks. Both men also appear to be slowing down as well. Blaydes looking to find a home for an overhand right. He drops down and shoots for a takedown and gets it. Curtis Blaydes is doing a good job of controlling position while landing some short shots from top position. This fight will go to decision.
Back in the win column ✅@RazorBlaydes265 gets the UD win to become tied for 4th for most heavyweight wins in UFC history!
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— UFC (@ufc) September 12, 2026
Official Noche UFC 4 Results: Curtis Blaydes def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Who would you like to see Blaydes fight next following his victory over Cortes-Acosta this evening in Arizona? Share your thoughts in the comment section Penn Nation!
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