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UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 9, 2026
Heavyweight 3R

Alexander Volkov VS Waldo Cortes Acosta

Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov
40-11-0
Russia Russia
Winner
VS
Waldo Cortes Acosta
Waldo Cortes Acosta
17-3-0
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Defeat
Summary

Alexander Volkov faces Waldo Cortes Acosta at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Fight in the Heavyweight division over 3 rounds. Alexander Volkov comes in with a 40-11-0 record, Waldo Cortes Acosta with 17-3-0. Alexander Volkov is the favorite. Result: Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by Unanimous Decision in round 3.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026
Winner
Alexander Volkov
via Unanimous Decision · R3
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Tale of the Tape: Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

40-11-0
Record
17-3-0
6' 7"
Height
6' 4"
80"
Reach
78"
37
Age
34
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Stance
—
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Style
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#2
UFC Rank
#5

How do Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta win their fights?

Alexander Volkov
KO
24
SUB
4
DEC
12
Waldo Cortes Acosta
KO
9
SUB
1
DEC
7

Performance

78
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1625
VS
73
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1605
Alexander Volkov Waldo Cortes Acosta
Striking accuracy
57.7%
48.6%
Strike defense
54.4%
54.4%
Takedown defense
69.4%
73.9%
Finish rate
50%
54.5%
Boxing
63
64
Wrestling
43
44
BJJ
54
53

What does the MMX community think?

Alexander Volkov50% Waldo Cortes Acosta50%
12 predictions Top predicted method: KO (58%)

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