Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision with scorecards of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 at UFC 328. The New Jersey crowd booed the result, apparently favoring Cortes-Acosta's aggressive calls to fight in the center of the octagon. The analyst believed Volkov won the first two rounds but expected a more dominant performance, comparing it to Volkov's victory over Sergei Pavlovich two years ago. During the post-fight interview, Volkov carried the Russian flag and told the booing crowd it was an honor to fight on May 9th. He then called for a title shot against any of the top heavyweights: Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, or Alex Pereira.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
