Alexander Volkov secured an enormous victory over surging heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328.
All through the primary two rounds, Volkov was content material to circle away and preserve his distance whereas peppering Cortes-Acosta with a slew of calf kicks. Nonetheless, the extra impactful photographs got here from Cortes-Acosta, who proved to be the sooner of the 2 fighters earlier on.
Volkov began to choose up the tempo within the latter half of the second stanza, catching Cortes-Acosta with a left jab that buckled the Dominican’s legs.
Volkov adopted that up with a physique kick up the center that obtained a transparent response out of Cortes-Acosta.
With him doubtlessly down 2-0, Cortes-Acosta picked up the tempo within the third by strolling down Volkov and letting his palms go. Earlier than lengthy, Cortes-Acosta drew blood from Volkov, however a proper hand from Volkov had Cortes-Acosta’s left eye severely compromised.
Because the clock wound down, Cortes-Acosta delivered a late flurry, however was unable to search out the knockout blow, sending us to the scorecards for a call.
Official End result: Alexander Volkov def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta by way of unanimous choice (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
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