UFC Vegas 18 had two MMA legends in the headlining fights, and both suffered devastating setbacks.
In the headliner, multiple title champion Alistair Overeem couldn’t get beyond the size and strength of Alexander Volkov, who battered him with punches before ending the fight with a left hand forcing referee intervention at 2:06 in the second round. .
Former Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar’s dream of taking a UFC title at bantamweight may have ended with a flying knee thrown by Cory Sandhagen, who stiffened him to the canvas just 28 seconds after Saturday’s co-main event. sent.
Check out what pros had to say about UFC Vegas 18.
The MEME Alistear OVEREME !!!!
– Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 7, 2021
Yes. He’s smart to know he shouldn’t be acting at his age anymore. He was cracked by Ngannou, but that guy’s strength is different https://t.co/885bnupu2B
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
This cage feels too small for Reem and Volkov
– Funky (@Benaskren) February 7, 2021
Good jod Volkov, you are now playing on the large men’s field. Watch out, it’s slippery # UFCVegas 18
– Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) February 7, 2021
No disrespect to The Reem and Volkov at all, but here’s my main event! Let’s bring it gentlemen! Title shot in the wings. This division is DEEP! # UFCVegas 18 #TheWeeklyScraps!
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
I’ve always wondered why Frankie Edgar bends that thing with his chest before every fight # UFCVegas18
– Brian BOOM Kelleher (@ brianboom135) February 7, 2021
Edgar is a legend, time to move on. Good win for Cory. But hard to forget what my next opponent did to him. We will see what happens next
– Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) February 7, 2021
Very happy to see Johnson back at 155. There was a moment when he beat 3 of the Top 5 guys with lightweight. Guida looks like a fierce man! As if he turned back Father Time’s clock! # UFCVegas18 #TheWeeklyScraps!
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
Great fight between Guida and Johnson
– Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 7, 2021
This is NOT considered a TD for those watching! No control! I really wonder if judges know that position. Crazy pace for 3 RDs so far.# UFCVegas18 #
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
Isn’t Clay Guida about 50 years old!
– Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 7, 2021
This was a compliment. Kerel has been in the UFC for 30 years. I love Clay Guida. You guys in the comments are just having a hard time understanding https://t.co/xODlDHshDH
– Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 7, 2021
Kape’s output was far too low to win first or second. Pantoja should definitely win
– Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) February 7, 2021
Too much waiting and dancing to manel
– Belal Muhammad (@ bullyb170) February 7, 2021
This comment man. I think Pantoja clearly won that, why did they make it look so close
– Erik Jon Koch (@ NEWBREED04) February 7, 2021
YOO! These guys delete !! I like this new style of fighting for Dariush, but how many fights can you have like this is my question? Right now it’s nice to see! # UFCVegas18
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 7, 2021
Man, they’re both dogs, what a fight
– Belal Muhammad (@ bullyb170) February 7, 2021
Judge should be fired
– Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) February 7, 2021
Impressive achievement by Marques. Choking style that killed Rodriguez’s game until he gave up choking # UFCVegas18
– Damien Brown (@ beatdown155) February 7, 2021