Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta faces Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis at UFC 324 in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. These heavyweights, featured on the undercard, bring vastly different experiences to the Octagon.
"Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta, born in 1991, is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He boasts a professional record of 16 wins and seeks another knockout victory against Lewis after dispatching Shamil Gaziev by KO last November. Cortes-Acosta has faced formidable competitors and will rely on his skill set as he steps into the ring with Lewis.
Lewis, on the other hand, hails from Houston, Texas and has been turning heads since starting his pro career long before Cortes-Acosta turned pro. With a notable history of competing at heavyweight bouts against fighters like Tallison Teixeira, whom he defeated by TKO last year, Lewis presents a high-risk challenge to any contender.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Betting Odds
- Favorite: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 1.3 (-320)
- Underdog: Derrick Lewis : 3.5 (+245)
| Method of victory | Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Derrick Lewis |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.0 (+100) | 4.8 (+380) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.0 (+300) | 13.0 (+1200) |
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is the favorite with 1.3 (-320) odds. Derrick Lewis stands as the underdog at 3.5 (+245). Cortes-Acosta's knockout win floats at 2.0 (+100). Lewis’s KO victory is a long shot at 4.8 (+380). Winning by decision, Cortes-Acosta reveals a modest 4.0 (+300) vs Lewis's distant 13.0 (+1200). The betting trends mark Cortes-Acosta as highly probable to clinch. A lot can happen, but odds sway strongly towards Waldo's power in this showdown.
What time is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis fight
Live coverage for the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 05:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 02:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 09:00 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 08:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
How and where to watch the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Fight
You can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis via UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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