UFC on ESPN 56 May 11, 2024 Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Robelis Despaigne at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri1

Waldo Cortes-Acosta emerged victorious against Robelis Despaigne in their recent heavyweight bout at UFC St. Louis. The fight kicked off the main card lineup and saw Cortes-Acosta defeating Despaigne, marking a significant win for his career12. Despite the hype surrounding Despaigne, he suffered the first setback of his mixed martial arts career following a performance that left room for improvement3. The fight was a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26 in favor of Cortes-Acosta4, showcasing his control and dominance throughout the match.