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‘Energy on one other stage’: Stars tip Alexander Volkov to be UFC king after bloody heavyweight battering of Alistair Overeem (VIDEO)
Russian powerhouse Alexander Volkov hammered Alistair Overeem at UFC Vegas 18 earlier than comforting his fallen foe within the octagon – and rival fighters joined the likes of footballer Artem Dzyuba in hailing his fearsome efficiency.
“Drago” inflicted a one-sided beating on the outgunned Overeem, punishing the Dutchman with eye-catching jabs that left his opponent’s face in a large number as he struggled to defend himself on the finish of his second-round defeat.
The excellent victory continued Volkov’s claims to problem for the heavyweight crown, having knocked out Walt Harris within the second spherical of their combat on the undercard of countryman Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October.
“I noticed his face: he had loads of cuts and blood,” mentioned Volkov, who took to his knees to console veteran sufferer “The Destruction Man” within the octagon earlier than incomes a $ 50,000 Efficiency of the Evening reward.
Alexander Volkov’s second spherical TKO #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/Zd1AoGzIw8
— Blue Nook Preventing (@blue_fighting) February 7, 2021
La finalización parece cerca! #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/8fdDo3lhwR
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) February 7, 2021
Good jod Volkov you're now taking part in on the massive males area. Watch out it's Slippery ?#UFCVegas18
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) February 7, 2021
“I used to be ready for an excellent punch and I did it. I shall be higher. I’m engaged on all my abilities that I did not [work on] earlier than and am turning into higher.”
Russia captain Dzyuba enthusiastically congratulated Volkov on Instagram, and Bellator veteran Alexander Shlemenko mentioned Volkov “is aware of what it means to be a champion.”
“Now he has already defeated virtually everybody, gained weight, modified,” Shlemenko advised Championat.
@AlexDragoVolkov is a subsequent for the title shot #ufcfight18
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) February 7, 2021
Nice stoppage. Volkov is a gigantic man. Reveals how good Blaydes wrestling is. A man that tall and massive isn’t straightforward to get down. #UFCVegas18 #TheWeeklyScraps!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
Volkov is the primary UFC fighter to knock a opponet out with a tattoo of Olmec from legends of the hidden temple on his again pic.twitter.com/8MPVrHuB38
— PFTCommenter (@PFTCommenter) February 7, 2021
“Volkov is stronger now than he was. I feel it is solely a matter of time – he would be the champion of the UFC.”
Primary-ranked UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou, who Volkov has accused of dodging him up to now, issued a warning.
“Good job, Volkov,” he applauded. “You are now taking part in on the massive males area. Watch out – it is slippery.”
Volkov's dismantling of Overeem was exhausting to observe. Seemed like Overeem didn't have any solutions and resorted to wing out left overhands wildly.
Big win for the younger Volkov #ufcvegas18
— Weasle (@ThaWeasle) February 7, 2021
Man. Walkoff KO for Alexander Volkov. Some nasty finishes in the primary and co-main tonight, on the expense of two legends in Alistair Overeem and Frankie Edgar. Statements made for Volkov and Sandhagen.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 7, 2021
The facility is simply on one other stage ⬆️ #UFCVegas18 #ESPNPlus @espn @ufc @espnmma #AlistairOvereem #alexandervolkov
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) February 7, 2021
Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz famous that “the ability is simply on one other stage” as he watched the combat, whereas UFC heavyweight Juan Espino mentioned that Volkov was “subsequent in line for a title shot” and bantamweight Aljamain Sterling praised Curtis Blaydes for incomes a choice victory over Volkov in June.
“Volkov is a gigantic man,” mentioned Sterling. “Nice stoppage. Reveals how good Blaydes’ wrestling is. A man that tall and massive isn’t straightforward to get down.”
At 32, Volkov is evident about his ambitions. “I need to combat for the belt, for certain,” he mentioned.
“We could have some good fights sooner or later and we’ll see what my place shall be. I certainly desire a title shot.”
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