Heavyweight prospect Waldo Cortes-Acosta secured a stoppage victory over former title challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Fight Night 293 on November 6, 2026. The finish marks a significant step forward for Cortes-Acosta, who entered the bout ranked outside the top 15 while Lewis, a longtime division staple, has now dropped three of his last four outings.
Details regarding the method and round of the stoppage were not immediately available in the initial report from MMA Junkie. The event took place as part of the UFC's ongoing Fight Night series, with Cortes-Acosta's performance likely to propel him into the heavyweight rankings.
