What division do Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta fight in?

The fight takes place in the Heavyweight division over 3 rounds.

Who is the favorite between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta?

Alexander Volkov is the bookmaker favorite over Waldo Cortes Acosta.

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

Heavyweight 3R

Alexander Volkov VS Waldo Cortes Acosta

Alexander Volkov

40-11-0 · -133

Russia

Winner

Waldo Cortes Acosta

17-2-0 · 127

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 17-2-0. Alexander Volkov is the betting favorite. Result: Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by Unanimous Decision in round 3.

Updated on May 30, 2026

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Tale of the Tape: Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

40-11-0

Record

17-2-0

6' 7"

Height

6' 4"

80"

Reach

78"

Age

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Stance

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Style

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UFC Rank

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

Alexander Volkov

SUB

DEC

Waldo Cortes Acosta

SUB

DEC

What does the MMX community think?

Alexander Volkov50% Waldo Cortes Acosta50%

12 predictions Top predicted method: KO (58%)

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