Alexander Volkov defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision at UFC event

Alexander Volkov won by unanimous decision over Waldo Cortes-Acosta with scorecards of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. The victory took place on May 9th, a significant date for Volkov who stated it was an honor to fight on that day. After the fight, Volkov carried the Russian flag during his octagon interview and called for a title fight against any of the top contenders including Aspinall, Gane, or Pereira. Some fans in the New Jersey crowd booed the decision, apparently favoring Acosta's more aggressive striking approach. The win continues Volkov's campaign in the heavyweight division.