Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta and Ante "Walking Trouble" Delija step into the octagon at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Their heavyweight bout is part of the UFC Fight Night 263 undercard.
Cortes-Acosta, fighting out of Phoenix, holds a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. His most recent fight ended in a loss by unanimous decision against Sergei Pavlovich. Delija from Dubrovnik boasts a career of 26 wins with his last victory coming by knockout against Marcin Tybura. Porch experience and previous encounters imply Delija's advantages in knockout power, but Cortes-Acosta's endurance might play a crucial role.
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 will take place on November 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 07:40 PM EST. This fight night features a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija as part of the undercard. The main event showcases Steve Garcia against David Onama.
Remember that the timing for each fight can vary depending on how long the earlier bouts last. If earlier fights finish quickly, the following ones may start sooner than expected. Conversely, if they go the distance, later fights may begin later than planned.
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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 Betting Odds
- Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 2.1 (+110)
- Favorite: Ante Delija : 1.8 (-130)
| Method of victory | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Ante Delija |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.9 (+390) | 3.7 (+270) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.4 (+240) | 4.2 (+325) |
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is the underdog with 2.1 (+110) odds. Ante Delija holds the favorite spot at 1.8 (-130). Cortes-Acosta winning by knockout offers 4.9 (+390). Delija winning by knockout shows 3.7 (+270). A decision win for Cortes-Acosta stands at 3.4 (+240), while Delija’s decision win sits at 4.2 (+325). The betting market leans towards Delija’s advantage in a potential victory.
Fighters Details
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 14 / 2 / 0
Ante Delija
- Nationality: Croatia
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 110.7 kg
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 26 / 6 / 0
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