Serghei `The Polar Bear` Spivac is set to compete against Waldo `Salsa Boy` Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout at UFC 316, taking place in Newark, New Jersey. Both fighters are looking to advance their position on a stacked fight card preceding the main event featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O`Malley.
Spivac enters the fight with a professional record of 17 wins, 7 of which came by knockout. He is coming off a TKO loss to Jailton Almeida earlier this year. Cortes-Acosta holds a record of 13 wins and only one loss, having secured a recent TKO victory over Ryan Spann.
Betting Odds
| Favorite: Serghei Spivac | 1.7 (-138) |
| Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta | 2.2 (+124) |
| Method of Victory | Serghei Spivac | Waldo Cortes-Acosta |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.5 (+550) | 3.1 (+210) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.6 (+265) | 7.5 (+650) |
According to the odds, Serghei Spivac is the favorite at 1.7 (-138), while Waldo Cortes-Acosta is the underdog at 2.2 (+124). When looking at method of victory, Cortes-Acosta is favored to win by KO/TKO at 3.1 (+210), compared to Spivac at 6.5 (+550). If the fight goes to decision, Spivac has better odds at 3.6 (+265) versus Cortes-Acosta at 7.5 (+650). The betting lines suggest Spivac has an overall edge, but Cortes-Acosta presents a significant knockout threat.
Fight Time & Schedule
Below are the approximate start times for the main card and ring walks for the Spivac vs Cortes-Acosta fight across various regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
How to Watch
The fight between Serghei Spivac and Waldo Cortes-Acosta will be available via ESPN+.
To watch the bout, you typically need an ESPN+ subscription and may need to purchase the PPV card, depending on the event structure. ESPN+ subscriptions are available monthly or annually.
If you encounter geo-restrictions preventing you from watching in your location, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can potentially allow you to bypass these restrictions by changing your apparent location.
