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UFC 328, Volkov wins decision; Joshua Van retains flyweight title

sportsMay 10, 20264647

At UFC 328, Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision. Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title with a fifth-round TKO of Tatsuro Taira, overcoming Taira's takedowns to force the stoppage. Tatsuro Taira would have been the first fighter from Japan to win a UFC world title if he had prevailed. Volkov's decision keeps him relevant in the heavyweight picture, while Van's successful defense cements his championship status going forward.

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