UFC Fight Night 257: Pavlovich vs Cortes-Acosta - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Sergei Pavlovich from Russia is set to face off against America's Waldo Cortes-Acosta at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. This fight is part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night 257.

Pavlovich looks sharp following a unanimous decision win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik earlier this year. With 19 wins and only three losses, he remains a formidable force in the heavyweight division. However, with Cortes-Acosta's impressive 14-1 record including a recent victory over Serghei Spivac, Pavlovich shouldn't underestimate "Salsa Boy’s" ability to stay undefeated since turning pro.

What time is Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight

Live coverage for the Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC Fight Night 257 will take place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event begins at 06:00 AM EST. The main event features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang. Sergei Pavlovich will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout on the undercard.

The fight night is part of the Fight Nights federation and consists of three rounds per match. Please note that the start time for each fight may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means the ring walk times could change.

For viewers in different countries, check local listings for accurate start times to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Sergei Pavlovich

• Nationality: Russia
• Height: 190 cm
• Weight: 112.9 kg
• Total Fights: 22
• Record: 19 / 3 / 0

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 193 cm
• Weight: 118.8 kg
• Total Fights: 15
• Record: 14 / 1 / 0

Sergei Pavlovich will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta. No belts or titles are on the line.

Sergei Pavlovich, from Russia, boasts a fight record of 19 wins and 3 losses, earning 15 victories by knockout. He recently secured a win by unanimous decision against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who has 15 wins and a heavyweight class weight of 114.3 kg. Pavlovich’s ability to defeat a heavyweight like Rozenstruik suggests he possesses the strength and skill needed against Cortes-Acosta.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta holds a record of 14 wins and one loss, with six knockouts. His recent fight ended in a win by unanimous decision over Serghei Spivac. Spivac has an identical height to Pavlovich but comparatively lighter weight at 105.7 kg. This indicates that Cortes-Acosta can handle competitors in similar proportions, emphasizing his capability to tackle challenges posed by fighters like Pavlovich.

Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Betting Odds

• Favorite: Sergei Pavlovich : 1.4 (-245)
• Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 3.2 (+220)

How and where to watch the Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Fight

You can watch Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta via ESPN+.

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Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Fight Card

• Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang
• Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling
• Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
• Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
• Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie
• Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young
• Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
• Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard
• Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
• Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson
• Long Xiao vs Su Young You
• Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay