Who won the main card fight at UFC Fight Night 265 in Doha?

Waldo Cortes-Acosta won by knockout in 82 seconds against Shamil Gaziev.

What is Waldo Cortes-Acosta's record in 2025?

Cortes-Acosta has a record of 9 wins and 2 losses in the UFC as of this fight, with five wins in 2025.

Who did Waldo Cortes-Acosta call out after his UFC Qatar win?

He called out Tom Aspinall for a future fight.

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Waldo Cortes-Acosta's Explosive 2025 Continues

22 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Waldo Cortes-Acosta secured an 82-second knockout victory in Doha.
This win marked his fifth fight of 2025, a testament to his busy year.
Cortes-Acosta called out Tom Aspinall during his post-fight interview.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta's Explosive 2025 Continues

Waldo Cortes-Acosta's extraordinary 2025 campaign added another decisive chapter with an 82-second knockout win in Doha. Accepting a last-minute fight against Shamil Gaziev, Cortes-Acosta wasted no time, delivering a powerful performance that ended the bout swiftly in the first round. This victory underscores a remarkably active year for the Dominican heavyweight.

His 2025 has been a whirlwind of activity, including a second-round finish of Ryan Spann and a decision win over Serghei Spivac. Despite a recent loss, Cortes-Acosta quickly rebounded with this spectacular KO. The win against Gaziev halts the momentum of his opponent, who had secured back-to-back wins.