Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta: UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Alexander Volkov faced Waldo Cortes Acosta at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision at 5:00 of round 3.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Alexander Volkov: 88 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Waldo Cortes Acosta: 54 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Alexander Volkov landed 88 significant strikes and Waldo Cortes Acosta landed 54. Alexander Volkov recorded 34 more landed significant strikes.

Alexander Volkov completed 0 takedowns; Waldo Cortes Acosta completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The judges determined the outcome round by round using effective striking and grappling. Cumulative strike and takedown totals are useful context, but they do not independently establish which rounds a fighter won.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 15:00 of active round time, ending at 5:00 of round 3. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.