The Heavyweight Showdown Begins
The octagon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas roared with anticipation as heavyweight fighters Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija collided in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 110. Both fighters entered with something to prove — Cortes-Acosta was hungry to bounce back after a tough loss to Sergei Pavlovich, while Delija came in riding a two-fight win streak, eyeing a shot at title contention.
Early Chaos and Controversy
The action started fast. Delija opened with a crisp leg kick, but Cortes-Acosta answered with a heavy right to the body. The two heavyweights clashed in the clinch, battling for control against the cage. Cortes-Acosta landed a knee, while Delija desperately sought a takedown. When the fight returned to striking range, chaos erupted — both men threw bombs in a furious exchange that had the crowd on edge.
Delija appeared to have hurt Cortes-Acosta, prompting the referee to step in after what seemed like a finishing flurry. But controversy struck — replay showed an accidental eye poke that led to the premature stoppage. The fight was officially restarted with just 90 seconds left in the first round.
The Explosive Finish
Fueled by frustration and adrenaline, “Salsa Boy” came out swinging. He pressed forward with confidence, timing a thunderous right hand that dropped Delija cold. The follow-up strikes sealed the deal as the referee dove in to stop the fight for real this time.
At 3:59 of Round 1, Waldo Cortes-Acosta delivered one of the most bizarre yet electrifying knockouts in recent UFC memory — turning controversy into comeback glory.
Final Verdict
Cortes-Acosta’s emphatic finish not only reclaims his momentum but reminds fans why “Salsa Boy” is a must-watch force in the heavyweight division.
