Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision at UFC 328 with scores of 30-27, 29-28, 29-28. The New Jersey crowd booed the decision, apparently appreciating Cortes-Acosta's aggressive callouts to fight in the center. The observer felt Volkov clearly won the first two rounds but expected a more dominant performance similar to his victory over Sergey Pavlovich two years ago. During his octagon interview, Volkov carried the Russian flag and told the booing crowd it was an honor to fight on May 9th. He called for a title shot against any of the top contenders: Aspinall, Gane, or Pereira.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
