Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Moldova's submission specialist Serghei Spivac faces off against the Dominican Republic's striking powerhouse Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Spivac aims to rebound from a recent setback, while Cortes-Acosta looks to extend his impressive winning streak. 

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

Waldo Cortes-Acosta holds the clear edge in the striking department. While both fighters share identical 49% striking accuracy, Cortes-Acosta lands significantly more volume at 5.76 significant strikes per minute (SLPM) compared to Spivac’s 3.49. He also absorbs slightly less damage (3.47 absorbed vs. 3.77), giving him a strong +2.29 strike differential. In contrast, Spivac enters with a negative striking differential, which could be problematic if he can’t impose his grappling.

Grappling Breakdown:

This is where the fight could flip. Spivac's wrestling is elite—he lands 4.56 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 65% takedown accuracy. While Cortes-Acosta boasts a solid 66% takedown defense, he's only attempting 0.49 takedowns per 15 min, indicating a clear stylistic clash. If WCA can't keep the fight standing, Spivac could grind him out or look for a submission (his last win came via submission).

Summary:

Spivac’s 5 career losses include 4 via KO/TKO, making durability a concern against a heavy hitter like Cortes-Acosta, who recently finished Ryan Spann and shut down Robelis Despaigne. If Waldo can stuff Spivac’s takedowns, he has a real shot at another KO/TKO victory. But if Spivac gets it to the mat, it could be a long night for the striker.