Waldo Cortes-Acosta wins Before Delija at UFC Vegas 110. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
UFC Vegas 110 this Saturday (1st) had one of the most improbable comebacks in recent heavyweight history (up to 120,2 kg). In the second most important fight of the night, Waldo Cortes-Acosta He suffered a knockout, but claimed he had been poked in the eye. The commission gave him another chance, he recovered, and then won. Before Delija by knockout.
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With that result, Cortes-Acosta asked to fight for the belt of Tom aspinallThe 'Salsa Boy' has 15 wins and two losses. He left with his eye closed, precisely because of the finger poke that almost made him lose.
Delija, on the other hand, suffered his first loss in the UFC and has seen his progress stalled in the heavyweight division. The Croatian, who is a training partner of the current champion, has a record of 26 wins and seven losses.
With a swollen eye, Cortes-Acosta turns the fight around and knocks out Ante Delija.
The fight started very intensely. Before Delija, training partner Tom aspinallWaldo imposed his rhythm and landed heavy blows to Cortes-Acosta's face. The first round was marked by strength, impact, and a powerful exchange of punches. During the Croatian's offensive, Waldo complained of a finger in his eye, which momentarily hampered him. The referee stopped the fight to assess the incident.
Analysis of the footage confirmed that the finger did indeed hit Cortes-Acosta's eye. The commission then allowed him to recover, preserving the fighter's integrity. After the brief interval, the 'Salsa Boy' returned to the octagon and staged a sensational comeback. He landed a devastating blow on Delija, who fell unconscious.
Jeremiah Wells defeats Themba Gorimbo and wins by unanimous decision.
Jeremiah Wells exceeds Themba Gorimbo and wins by unanimous decision. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
With an aggressive footwork style and good ground control, Jeremiah Wells overcame Themba Gorimbo The fight was won by unanimous decision of the judges. The fight was marked by a balance between takedowns and intense movement, in which conditioning proved more important in the welterweight division (up to 77kg).
The fight had alternating periods of dominance: Gorimbo secured two takedowns and partial mounts, while Wells responded with control against the cage and precise attacks in the second and third rounds.
The victory extends Wells' record to 13 wins, four losses, and one draw. Gorimbo, meanwhile, has 14 wins and six losses.
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