Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta successfully weighed in for their UFC 328 heavyweight bout. Volkov came in at 116.57 kilograms while Cortes-Acosta weighed 119.75 kilograms. Both fighters made weight for their scheduled contest. The weigh-in results confirm the fight will proceed as planned. No issues were reported with either fighter making the heavyweight limit.
Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta both cleared the scales ahead of their heavyweight clash at UFC 328, scheduled for May 9, 2026. Volkov registered 116.57 kilograms while Cortes-Acosta came in at 119.75 kilograms, with neither fighter encountering any issues hitting the heavyweight limit.
Volkov, known as "Drago," enters the bout as the number-one ranked heavyweight contender. The 37-year-old Russian carries a professional record of 40 wins and 11 losses and represents Strela Team. Standing six-foot-seven with a reach of 80 inches, he is one of the most physically imposing fighters in the division. His output is equally impressive, landing 4.78 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 57 percent, numbers that reflect both his volume and precision on the feet.
Cortes-Acosta's verified data was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, though his weigh-in result of 119.75 kilograms confirms he came in toward the upper end of the heavyweight limit.
Why it matters
- Volkov is ranked first in the heavyweight division, meaning a loss or win here carries significant title implications
- At six-foot-seven with an 80-inch reach, Volkov presents an extraordinary physical challenge for any opponent
- Both fighters made weight cleanly, removing any pre-fight uncertainty and confirming the bout proceeds as scheduled
Saturday, May 9, 2026
