The 13-1 MMA Cortes-Acosta will be coming into the battle on a three-bout winning streak, having defeated Robelis Despaigne, Andrei Arlovski, and Łukasz Brzeski in Octagon. Since joining the UFC ranks in October 2022, “Salsa Boy” has a 5-1 record.
This evening, Ryan Spann (22-11 MMA) will make his heavyweight debut. “Superman” most recently participated in the UFC 307 event in October of last year, defeating former championship challenger Ovince Saint Preux by first-round submission. Spann’s overall record in his last five fights is 2-3.
Ryan Spann starts the first round of the UFC Vegas 104 featured preliminary by delivering a low kick. He certainly has the appearance of a natural heavyweight. Low-kicking Waldo Cortes-Acosta. “Superman” fires one of his own in reply. “Salsa Boy” over the top with the right hand. Spann kicks back with two kicks. Cortes-Acosta kicks deeply. Spann responds by offering one of his own. He then does a good, straight up the middle after that. With a massive 1-2, “Salsa Boy.” He shoots in and presses his opponent against the cage after stunning Spann. Ryan Spann makes his getaway and goes around the gate.Now, both guys are hurling bombs into the Octagon’s center. The game will probably be over if one of these bullets lands. There is an exchange of low kicks. Ryan Spann with an effective jab. He tries a head kick but fails. After catching a kick, Waldo Cortes-Acosta throws “Superman” to the ground with a right hand. Spann immediately returns, and the huge men resume their heat-throwing. Spann lands another strong inside low kick. After giving Waldo a solid 1-2, he charges in and takes him out. Round one concludes with the sound of the horn.
Ryan Spann swings and misses with a straight right as the second round of the UFC Vegas 104 preliminary round gets underway. He takes the middle of the cage after landing a front kick to the body. The action pauses briefly when “Salsa Boy” delivers an unintentional low blow. Spann doubles in on his jab as we restart. His right hand goes over the top. Waldo Cortes-Acosta with two sarcastic remarks…. Ryan Spann uses his right hand to respond. Cortes-Acosta returned the favor with a nice, sharp jab. Both men delivered good punches. This is where Spann might be slowing down a little.Another pause because of a strike to the groin. Waldo Cortes-Acosta is back on the offensive as we restart. To keep from being pressed up against the cage, span circles. “Superman,” kicking low. Ryan knocks Waldo with a left hook after his jab attempt fails. Both men’s fists missed a lot of targets. The song “Salsa Boy” goes way beyond. A takedown is what Ryan Spann aims for. After defending, Waldo Cortes-Acosta makes some excellent body shots. Spann drops and a left hook. After a few significant follow-up photos, this one will be over! Whoa!
Official UFC Vegas 104 Results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ryan Spann via KO in Round 2
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