Sergei Pavlovich squares off against Waldo Cortes-Acosta at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, as part of the undercard battle at UFC Fight Night 257. Pavlovich hails from Russia with an impressive record of 19 wins and just 3 losses, whereas Cortes-Acosta represents the United States boasting 14 wins and one defeat.
Pavlovich made his debut in the MMA scene showing formidable striking power with 15 knockout victories. Recently, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Cortes-Acosta emerged as a professional in October 2022 displaying strong performances including a win over Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision earlier this year.
Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Betting Odds
- Favorite: Sergei Pavlovich : 1.4 (-250)
- Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 3.3 (+230)
| Method of victory | Sergei Pavlovich | Waldo Cortes-Acosta |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.0 (+105) | 6.0 (+500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.1 (+310) | 6.8 (+575) |
Sergei Pavlovich enters the bout as the favorite with odds of 1.4 (-250). Bettors need to place $250 to make a $100 profit on him winning. Waldo Cortes-Acosta stands as the underdog with payouts of 3.3 (+230), offering a potential $230 gain on a $100 bet. Pavlovich's knockout win pays 2.0 (+105), while Cortes-Acosta’s chance for the same delivers at 6.0 (+500). For a decision win, Pavlovich shows at 4.1 (+310). Cortes-Acosta landing a decision surprises at 6.8 (+575). Expect Pavlovich to assert his dominance based on these figures.
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.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
How and where to watch the Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Fight
You can watch Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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