At UFC Fight Night 263 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta from Phoenix is set to face Croatia's Ante "Walking Trouble" Delija.
Cortes-Acosta holds 14 wins, with six knockouts and just two losses since turning pro. His most recent fight ended in a unanimous decision loss against Sergei Pavlovich a few months ago. Delija brings more experience with 26 wins, including 13 knockouts. He won his last match via knockout against Marcin Tybura earlier this year. With both fighters coming off opposite results, it's anyone's game.
What time is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija fight
Live coverage for the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija 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 Ante Delija Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 263 event takes place on November 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. This fight night features a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija on the undercard. The main event showcases Steve Garcia against David Onama.
Note that the start time may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for exact times in their region.
Fighters Details
Waldo Cortes-Acosta faces Ante Delija in a Heavyweight fight at UFC Fight Night 263.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 14 / 2 / 0
Waldo Cortes-Acosta has a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, with 6 victories by knockout. He recently lost by unanimous decision to Sergei Pavlovich, who boasts an impressive knockout record. This indicates that Acosta must refine his strategy to challenge Delija’s similar fighting prowess effectively.
Ante Delija
- Nationality: Croatia
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 110.7 kg
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 26 / 6 / 0
Ante Delija holds a record of 26 wins with 13 by knockout and has faced 6 losses. His recent victory over Marcin Tybura, a seasoned heavyweight competitor, shows he is a formidable striker. Delija enters this fight with strong momentum.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija Betting Odds
- Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 2.1 (+115)
- Favorite: Ante Delija : 1.7 (-135)
| Method of victory | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Ante Delija |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.0 (+400) | 3.5 (+250) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.0 (+300) | 4.2 (+325) |
How and where to watch the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija Fight
You can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija Fight Card
- Steve Garcia vs David Onama
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija
- Jeremiah Wells vs Themba Gorimbo
- Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier Del Valle
- Charlie Radtke vs Daniel Frunza
- Allan Nascimento vs Cody Durden
- Billy Elekana vs Kevin Christian
- Timothy Cuamba vs Chang Ho Lee
- Donte Johnson vs Sedriques Dumas
- Ketlen Vieira vs Norma Dumont
- Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz
- Philip Rowe vs Seok Hyeon Ko
- Talita Alencar vs Ariane Carnelossi
