Waldo Cortez-Acosta has addressed the potential for a rematch between Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane. After Jon Jones retired earlier this 12 months, Aspinall was promoted from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion.
The Brit entered the Octagon to defend the strap from Gane at UFC 321. Regardless of being the underdog that evening, ‘Bon Gamin’ turned the percentages round with a powerful begin. Nonetheless, the match needed to be stopped after Aspinall was poked within the eye. After a 5 minute restoration interval, Aspinall was unable to get well and determined to not proceed, after which the match was declared a no contest and Aspinall retained the belt.
Waldo Cortés-Acosta believes that if the 2 sides flip issues round, “Bong Gamin” will win. In a current interview with Ariel Helwani, he stated:
“I believe Tom is just a little bit nervous about Cyril Gane. He appeared nice on this struggle, on a distinct stage than Aspinall. He related the jab very effectively. I believe Tom Aspinall obtained a style of blood early within the spherical. I believe after the attention poke he was making an attempt to not struggle anymore.”
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Waldo Cortez-Acosta needs to struggle Derrick Lewis in 2026
Waldo Cortez-Acosta, presently No. 5 within the heavyweight rankings, has received 4 of his 5 fights in 2025. Earlier this month, he knocked out Ante Delija, then instantly confronted Shamil Gadzhiev at UFC Qatar, the place he additionally knocked out Gadzhiev within the first spherical.
After securing a profitable streak in the identical month, he was requested to struggle subsequent month on December thirteenth, however as “Salsa Boy” knowledgeable Ariel Helwani, it seems that it’s not scheduled. However the 34-year-old is hoping to struggle at UFC 324, which marks the promotion’s new period on Paramount Plus early subsequent 12 months. Coach Cortez-Acosta has Derrick Lewis in thoughts as a possible opponent. Concerning the identical, he informed Helwani:
“I believe it is in all probability potential (to struggle on the Jan. 24 card). I believe it has been confirmed that they in all probability have one thing lined up for Jan. 24…combating Derrick Lewis or somebody…I might love that.”
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