Volkov defeats Acosta by unanimous decision, calls for title shot 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. The New Jersey crowd booed the decision, apparently favoring Acosta's aggressive approach. Volkov carried a Russian flag during his octagon interview and noted the significance of fighting on Victory Day. He called for a title shot against Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, or Alex Pereira, stating he deserves a championship opportunity. The reporter expected a more dominant performance from Volkov compared to his victory over Sergey Pavlovich two years ago.