Tonight’s UFC Vegas 18 event was headlined by a key heavyweight contest featuring Alistair Overeem taking on Alexander Volkov.<\/p>\n
Overeem (47-18 MMA) entered tonight’s event with aspirations<\/a> of going on one final title run. The former Strikeforce and DREAM heavyweight champion had won two fights in a row and four of his past five overall heading into his collision with Volkov. In his most previous effort<\/a> this past September, Alistair Overeem had picked up a fifth round TKO victory over Augusto Sakai.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Alexander Volkov (32-8 MMA) was returnig for the first time since UFC 254, where he earned a second round TKO victory over Walt Harris. The former Bellator heavyweight champion had gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall entering his bout with ‘The Reem’.<\/p>\n Tonight’s UFC Vegas 18 main event proved to be a one sided affair. Alexander Volkov was able to pepper Alistair Overeem with strikes right from the opening bell. By round two, ‘The Reem’ was a bloody mess and further combinations from ‘Drago’ only made him worse for wear. Volkov eventually connected with a massive punch that put ‘The Reem’ down for good.<\/p>\n Official UFC Vegas 18 Result: Alexander Volkov def. Alistair Overeem via TKO in Round 2<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to Volkov defeating Overeem below:<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/blondefighter\/status\/1358259679000944641<\/p>\n The MEME Alistear OVEREME !!!!<\/p>\n — Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 7, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n