UFC Fight Night 254: Cortes-Acosta vs Spann - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Waldo Cortes-Acosta faces Ryan Spann at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night 254, these heavyweight contenders will showcase their skills at this weekend's tournament.

Cortes-Acosta has an impressive record of 12 wins and only one loss since turning pro. His last fight ended with a unanimous decision victory against Robelis Despaigne. Spann's experience lies in his power with 22 wins under his belt, including a submission victory against Ovince St. Preux in his most recent fight.

What time is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann fight

Live coverage for the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann 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 Ryan Spann Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	04:00 PM	06:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	01:00 PM	03:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	08:00 PM	10:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 16, 2025	07:00 AM	09:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night 254 event will take place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:00 PM EST. This fight card features a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ryan Spann. It is part of the undercard leading up to the main event featuring Marvin Vettori against Roman Dolidze.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. Note that the ring walk times can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for exact start times in their region.

Fighters Details

Waldo Cortes-Acosta will fight Ryan Spann. No belts or titles are on the line.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Nationality: United States
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 118.8 kg
Total Fights: 13
Record: 12 / 1 / 0

Waldo Cortes-Acosta, known as "Salsa Boy," has a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. He recently secured a unanimous decision win against Robelis Despaigne, a skilled fighter with 5 KO wins from Cuba's "MMA Temple." Given his heavyweight class and impressive record, Waldo shows strong potential for this fight.

Ryan Spann

Nationality: United States
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 32
Record: 22 / 10 / 0

Ryan Spann is nicknamed "Superman" and holds a 22-victory record with multiple KOs. He last achieved victory via guillotine choke over seasoned fighter Ovince St. Preux in the light heavyweight category. However, Spann's lighter weight class could be a disadvantage against the heavier Cortes-Acosta.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann Betting Odds

Favorite: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 1.6 (-163)
Underdog: Ryan Spann : 2.5 (+150)

Method of victory	Waldo Cortes-Acosta	Ryan Spann
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.1 (+215)	5.6 (+460)
By decision or technical decision	3.1 (+210)	9.0 (+800)

How and where to watch the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann Fight

You can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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