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UFC 328 results: Alexander Volkov earns nod over Waldo Cortes-Acosta
TL;DR
Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision at UFC 328, showcasing effective striking from distance. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Volkov.
Key points
- Alexander Volkov won by unanimous decision at UFC 328
- Fight scores were 30-27, 29-28, 29-28
- Event held at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
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Prudential CenterNewark, N.J.
Alexander VolkovWaldo Cortes-AcostaUFC 328
Alexander Volkov's striking from distance was a puzzle Waldo Cortes-Acosta couldn't quite solve.
On the main card of UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Volkov (40-11 MMA, 14-5 UFC) picked off Cortes-Acosta (17-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) from range over the course of 15 minutes, earning a unanimous decision victory (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Volkov went to work early with kicks to the legs and body, while keeping Cortes-Acosta at range. Midway through the round, Cortes-Acosta showed a little frustration with Volkov's approach and decided to charge forward with punches. Volkov kept his defense tight and circled off the fence without much issue. Cortes-Acosta kept working to figure out the range and was able to get a few clean strikes home.
Cortes-Acosta turned up the pressure early in Round 2 and was able to land a few big punches. Volkov continued to work his array of kicks from the outside. As the round wore on, Cortes-Acosta tried to get Volkov to stand and bang with him, and ended up getting the worst of a hard exchange as Volkov rocked him with a stiff left hand.
With five minutes left, Cortes-Acosta kept the pressure high. An eye poke paused the fight briefly, but on the restart, Cortes-Acosta turned up the volume again as blood flowed from Volkov's nose. Cortes-Acosta seemed more comfortable in closer range as Volkov's offense slowed, but he was still met with kicks. Cortes-Acosta continued to hunt for a finish in the closing moments, but Volkov weathered the storm.
During his post-fight interview, Volkov called for a shot at the heavyweight title. He's now gone the distance in four consecutive fights, winning three. Cortes-Acosta's momentum is halted, as he sees a three-fight winning streak come to an end.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 328 results:
- Alexander Volkov def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Sean Brady def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
- King Green def. Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:20
- Ateba Gautier def. Ozzy Diaz via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:10
Q&A
What were the judges' scores for the Volkov vs. Cortes-Acosta fight at UFC 328?
The judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Alexander Volkov.
How did Alexander Volkov win against Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328?
Alexander Volkov won by unanimous decision, effectively using his striking from distance throughout the fight.
What was the location of UFC 328 where Volkov fought Cortes-Acosta?
UFC 328 took place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.