Andrei Arlovski vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski will take on Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes-Acosta in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Arlovski brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Cortes-Acosta, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Arlovski has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.78 per minute. On the other hand, Cortes-Acosta boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.97 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Andrei Arlovski vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 46-year-old, Andrei Arlovski is coming in with a 34-22-0 (2 NC) record. Arlovski will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Don’Tale Mayes at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi in June.

Cortes-Acosta, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Andrei Arlovski on June 3, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 10-1-0 record.

Andrei Arlovski has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 33-year-old Waldo Cortes-Acosta is an orthodox fighter with a 78″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Andrei Arlovski stats

→ Arlovski’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Arlovski lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute.
→ Arlovski’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Arlovski’s takedown average is 0.39 per 15 minutes.
→ Arlovski’s takedown defense is 76%.

Arlovski comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.78 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Cortes-Acosta fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 6.97 significant strikes per minute. Andrei Arlovski also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.39 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Cortes-Acosta’s 0 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta stats

→ Cortes-Acosta’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Cortes-Acosta lands 6.97 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cortes-Acosta’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Cortes-Acosta’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Cortes-Acosta’s takedown defense is 60%.

Waldo spent, on average, 10:20 minutes in the Octagon, and Andrei has an average fight time of 9:09 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Andrei or Waldo? Sound off in the comments.

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