UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento: Cortes-Acosta vs Despaigne - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Robelis Despaigne square off at the UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento undercard in St. Louis, Missouri. Both heavyweights return to the octagon after commanding wins, Cortes-Acosta with a unanimous decision and Despaigne by a knockout.

Cortes-Acosta, standing tall at 193 cm and weighing 118.8 kg, secured his recent win against Andrei Arlovski in January 2024. Despaigne, who weighs slightly less at 118.4 kg but boasts an imposing height of 201 cm, finished his last fight against Josh Parisian with a knockout in March. These victories speak volumes about their capabilities as they prepare to face each other.

What time is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne fight

Live coverage for the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 11, 2024	04:00 PM	04:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 11, 2024	01:00 PM	01:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 11, 2024	08:00 PM	08:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 12, 2024	07:00 AM	07:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento event is set for today, May 11, 2024, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The fights begin at 04:40 PM EST. On the undercard, Cortes-Acosta will face Despaigne in a heavyweight bout scheduled for three rounds.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This can happen if earlier bouts end quickly or take longer than expected.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Waldo Cortes-Acosta will face Robelis Despaigne in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento. No titles are on the line for this bout.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Nationality: United States
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 118.8 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 11 / 1 / 0

Cortes-Acosta, commonly known as "Salsa Boy," comes off a unanimous decision win against the seasoned Andrei Arlovski, highlighting stability and endurance in his career boasting 11 wins. Facing Despaigne, who has full knockout victories but less experience, suggests an intriguing clash where Cortes-Acosta’s tested skills could edge out the less tested aggression of Despaigne.

Robelis Despaigne

Nationality: Cuba
Height: 201 cm
Weight: 118.4 kg
Total Fights: 5
Record: 5 / 0 / 0

Despaigne, "The Bad Boy" from Cuba, keeps a perfect record with all wins by knockout, recently stopping Josh Parisian via TKO. His step-up against Cortes-Acosta, who has shown persistence and resilience in longer bouts against experienced fighters like Arlovski, will truly test his striking power and fight mettle against more tactically rounded competition.

How and where to watch the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne Fight

You can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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