Volkov defeats Cortes-Acosta, earns 40th career win at UFC 328

Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 at UFC 328. This represents Volkov's second consecutive victory and his 40th career win, improving his record to 40-11. The post raises the question of whether a title shot is next for Volkov. For Cortes-Acosta, the loss ends his three-fight winning streak and brings his record to 17-3. The result positions Volkov as a strong contender in the heavyweight division moving forward.