LAS VEGAS – With UFC heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik each looking to rebound from recent defeats, it was Russia's "Drago" who was able to claim victory.
The two clashed in the headliner of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 207 event, which streamed live on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex.
The two engaged quickly at the start, trading low kicks in close range in the opening seconds. As the round wore on, though, it was Volkov (35–10 MMA, 9–4 UFC) who maintained his volume with punches and kicks from range, while Rozenstruik (12–4 MMA, 6–4 UFC) was patient in looking for an opportunity to counter.