Volkov defeats Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision at UFC event

Alexander Volkov won a unanimous decision victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta with scorecards reading 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. The New Jersey crowd booed after the fight, apparently favoring Cortes-Acosta's more aggressive style when he gestured for Volkov to engage in the center. The observer believed Volkov clearly won the first two rounds. Volkov carried the Russian flag during his octagon interview and stated it was an honor to fight on May 9th. In his post-fight interview, Volkov called for a title shot against any top contender including Aspinall, Gane, or Pereira.