Alexander Volkov emerged victorious against the promising heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328, securing a decisive unanimous decision win.
In the initial two rounds, Volkov adopted a tactical approach, maintaining distance and systematically targeting Cortes-Acosta’s legs with calf kicks. While Cortes-Acosta demonstrated superior speed early on and landed more impactful strikes, Volkov began to assert dominance towards the end of the second round. A well-placed left jab from Volkov visibly wobbled Cortes-Acosta, followed by a potent body kick that elicited a strong reaction from his opponent.
Facing a potential two-round deficit, Cortes-Acosta increased his offensive output in the third round, pressing Volkov and engaging in striking exchanges. He managed to draw blood from Volkov, but Volkov retaliated with a powerful right hand that significantly impacted Cortes-Acosta’s left eye. Despite a late surge from Cortes-Acosta in the closing moments, he was unable to secure a knockout, and the bout proceeded to the judges’ scorecards.
Official Result: Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).