UFC Vegas 18 (Main Event): Alexander Volkov def Alistair Overeem via TKO


UFC Vegas 18 (Main Event): Alexander Volkov def  Alistair Overeem via TKO
Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov

One of the most decorated UFC Heavyweight fighter Alistair Overeem stepped inside the octagon against Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Vegas 18.

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Round 1: Volkov started the round with an early low kick and Overeem rattled a bit and covers his head for incoming shots. Volkov holding the center and looked to move forward. The front kick from Volkov caught by Overeem and he fires a right hand. Volkov attempted a takedown and pushes Overeem into the canvas.

Low kicks from Volkov and Overeem holds his guard high and sneak through a bit. Overeem took hell of a beating and Volkov won this one for sure.

Alexander Volkov dropped Overeem with his heavy shots

Alexander Volkov

Round 2: Overeem is drenched in blood at the end of round 1 his nose busted open. Volkov scored punches right in the middle of the round. Overeem fakes a takedown and Volkov counters with a powerful one-two. Overeem drops for the takedown and Volkov sees it.

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Overeem’s energy is gone and Volkov is ready for finish and he scores with a right hand followed by a left hand and Overeem crumbles to the floor. That’s it Volkov wins this one.

Result: Alexander Volkov def Alistair Overeem via TKO (Punches) (Round 2, 2:06)

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