‘Heavyweight…Needs New Talent’ – Volkov Defeats Cortes-Acosta

In a battle of top heavyweight contenders that went down at UFC 328, Alexander Volkov managed to score a victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Volkov used leg kicks to his advantage in the opening round, landing a number of them on Cortes-Acosta. Cortes-Acosta landed some powerful shots, but Volkov’s volume and reach advantage helped him gain an early edge.

Volkov did some damage in the second round as well, landing a solid right jab that pushed Cortes-Acosta back and a leg kick that gave a negative reaction from WCA. WCA, however, brought some power and pressure in the third round, giving it right back to Volkov.

Volkov, however, did enough to earn the decision on the scorecards.

Alexander Volkov Gets Decision Over Waldo Cortes-Acosta At UFC 328

It's gonna be the most heavyweight thing ever if Hokit loses to Lewis and we're still stuck with the same guys in the top 10.

I really hope that doesn't happen. Heavyweight desperately needs new talent rising up the rankings. #UFC328

— Jason Hartley (@jasonthehart) May 10, 2026

29-28 Waldo. Very close fight but he landed the heavier strikes in the last round. Great fight! #UFC328

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 10, 2026

30-27 feels a bit wild there… but Volkov is the rightful winner. Glad to see he didn't get screwed again. Man has had a rough go in his last three.

— Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_) May 10, 2026

Alexander Volkov with professional win #40. #UFC328

— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) May 10, 2026

Whether or not you agree with this decision, just remember Alexander Volkov got robbed against Ciryl Gane

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) May 10, 2026

29-28 Alexander Volkov on my card.

But you just never know with the judges #UFC328

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 10, 2026

I keep wondering why Volkov is showing so much respect, and then remembered he was comfortable outpointing Greg fuckin Hardy

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) May 10, 2026

Volkov has now won six of his last seven fights. He came into this bout off a split decision victory over Jailton Almeida in another contender’s bout at UFC 321.

This snaps a three-fight win streak for WCA. He went 5-1 in 2025, including a pair of knockout wins over Ante Delija and Shamil Gaziev in November.