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UFC Vegas 18 video recap: Alexander Volkov overpowers Alistair Overeem to win by TKO

In the main event of UFC Vegas 18, Alexander Volkov picked up a decisive stoppage win against Alistair Overeem.

The two were originally supposed to fight two years ago at UFC St. Petersburg. Overeem entered the fight on a two-fight winning streak, whilst Volkov stopped Walt Harris last October.

What was the high point of the fight?

Midway through the first round Overeem slipped after a shot from Volkov, which sparked some heavy ground and pound from “Drago”. Volkov was landing some heavy combinations whilst Overeem could only throw single strikes.

The second round was much the same, with Volkov continuing to piece up Overeem with his punches.