UFC Fight Night 254 will showcase a heavyweight battle between Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta and Ryan "Superman" Spann. Las Vegas's UFC Apex sets the stage for this exciting face-off where both fighters aim to advance their mixed martial arts careers.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, nicknamed "Salsa Boy," hails from Phoenix, Arizona. He has amassed 12 wins, with his latest victory coming against Robelis Despaigne on May 11, 2024. Known for his balanced mix of knockouts and decision wins, Cortes-Acosta faces the light heavyweight Ryan Spann. Spann recently bagged a win via guillotine choke against Ovince St. Preux in October 2024.
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 |
UFC Fight Night 254 takes place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:00 PM EST. The main event features Marvin Vettori against Roman Dolidze. Before that, fans can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta face Ryan Spann in a heavyweight bout on the undercard.
The fight schedule may change based on how long earlier fights last. This means the exact time for each fight can vary. Fans should check local listings for start times in their area to ensure they don't miss any action.
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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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) | 5.8 (+480) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+220) | 9.0 (+800) |
Waldo Cortes-Acosta stands out as the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-163). Ryan Spann trails as the underdog at 2.5 (+150). If you think Cortes-Acosta wins by knockout, you get odds of 3.1 (+215). Spann offers greater returns with a knockout at 5.8 (+480). A decision win for Cortes-Acosta sits at 3.2 (+220), while Spann on points pays 9.0 (+800). Cortes-Acosta seems likelier to clinch victory, but Spann tempts with higher-risk rewards.
Fighters Details
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 12 / 1 / 0
Ryan Spann
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 22 / 10 / 0
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann Fight Card
- Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
- Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
- Seung Woo Choi vs Kevin Vallejos
- Da'Mon Blackshear vs Cody Gibson
- Alexander Hernandez vs Kurt Holobaugh
- Su Young You vs A.J. Cunningham
- Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann
- Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes
- Daniel Barez vs Andre Lima
- Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro
- Josiane Nunes vs Priscila Cachoeira
- Yuneisy Duben vs Carli Judice
