UFC Vegas 110 this Saturday (1st) had one of the most improbable comebacks in recent heavyweight history (up to 120,2 kg). In the second most important fight of the night, Waldo Cortes-Acosta suffered a knockout, but claimed an eye poke. The commission gave him another opportunity, he recovered and then defeated Ante Delija by knockout.
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As a result, Cortes-Acosta asked to fight for Tom Aspinall 's belt . The 'Salsa Boy' has 15 wins and two losses. He left with his eye closed, precisely because of the poke that almost made him lose.
Delija, on the other hand, suffered his first loss in the UFC and has seen his progress stalled in the heavyweight division. The Croatian, who is a training partner of the current champion, has a record of 26 wins and seven losses.
With a swollen eye, Cortes-Acosta turns the fight around and knocks out Ante Delija.
The fight began with great intensity. Ante Delija , Tom Aspinall 's training partner , imposed his rhythm and landed heavy blows to Cortes-Acosta's face. The first round was marked by strength, impact, and a powerful exchange of punches. During the Croatian's offensive, Waldo complained of a finger in his eye, which momentarily hampered him. The referee stopped the fight to assess the incident.
Analysis of the footage confirmed that the finger did indeed hit Cortes-Acosta's eye. The commission then allowed him to recover, preserving the fighter's integrity. After the brief interval, the 'Salsa Boy' returned to the octagon and staged a sensational comeback. He landed a devastating blow on Delija, who fell unconscious.
Jeremiah Wells defeats Themba Gorimbo and wins by unanimous decision.
Jeremiah Wells defeats Themba Gorimbo by unanimous decision. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
With an aggressive striking style and good ground control, Jeremiah Wells defeated Themba Gorimbo by unanimous decision. The fight was marked by a balance between takedowns and intense movement, where conditioning proved superior in the welterweight division (up to 77kg).
The fight had alternating periods of dominance: Gorimbo secured two takedowns and partial mounts, while Wells responded with control against the cage and precise attacks in the second and third rounds.
The victory extends Wells' record to 13 wins, four losses, and one draw. Gorimbo, meanwhile, has 14 wins and six losses.
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