The final staredown between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta took place ahead of their UFC 328 heavyweight bout. The event is scheduled for Newark, New Jersey, with the fight taking place on the night of May 9-10.
During the face-off, the two fighters engaged in a physical confrontation. Cortes-Acosta appeared displeased when Volkov placed his hand on the Dominican fighter's shoulder, leading to some shoving between the competitors.
Volkov enters the bout as the second-ranked heavyweight in the UFC. The Russian fighter is coming off a split decision victory over Jailton Almeida in his most recent appearance.
Cortes-Acosta, representing the Dominican Republic, secured a technical knockout victory over Derrick Lewis in his last fight. This win established him as a serious contender in the heavyweight division.
The UFC 328 event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark. The heavyweight clash between Volkov and Cortes-Acosta is expected to be one of the featured bouts on the card.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.