UFC Vegas 18 highlights

The 550th UFC event is known variously at UFC Vegas 18, UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov, UFC Fight Night 184, and UFC on ESPN+ 42. It will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

These are the highlights.

Main Event

Alexander Volkov defeated Alistair Overeem by TKO (Strike, Round 2, 2:06)

The legend continues… 🔨

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— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Introducing a new contender at heavyweight 🇷🇺 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/1Go6tQCfDp

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Co-Main Event

Cory Sandhagen defeated Frankie Edgar by KO (Flying knee, Round 1, 0:28)

Start the run 🏃 @FrankieEdgar is making his way to the Octagon.

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— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

You start your legacy on fights like this…

⏳ @Cors_Life is ready to face a legend. #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/AUU6zQ77WT

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

THE SANDMAN HAS PUT EDGAR TO SLEEP. #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/z4flxeDG05

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Called his shot! ＠Cors_Life wants that title 🏆 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/4cKx26rkXo

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Main Card

Clay Guida defeated Michael Johnson by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Forever a wild man! @ClayGuida is throwing with RECKLESS abandon early 😳 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/wuUGoqlZ2a

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

GUIDA IS WOBBLED 😳 @MichaelJJ155 opens the round doing exactly what his coaches ordered. #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/AgzxKK6FEX

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Nothing but respect between OGs of the sport 🤝 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/GRPXyEAAFP

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Vintage! The #UFCHoF'er still can get it done 🎸 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/4KbXJw6hQZ

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Alexandre Pantoja defeared Manel Kape by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Non-stop final minute! How'd you score this one? 🗳 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/2h6CT9fGdq

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Beneil Dariush defeated Diego Ferreira by Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

The knee CONNECTS 💥@BeneilDariush has Ferreira on the defense early! #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/q0qmaKoQPN

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Now that's how you close a round 😱 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/PHLNmOp2fU

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

No longer a dark horse 💥 @BeneilDariush is a force at lightweight. #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/DuQU0kcmKk

— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

#UFCVegas18 Official Scorecard: @BeneilDariush vs Diego Ferreira

View All Scorecards from UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov Below ⤵️:

— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 7, 2021

Danilo Marquez defeated Mike Rodriguez by Technical Submission (RNC, Round 2, 4:52)

Chased the neck… GOT THE NECK 🐍

🇧🇷 @Danilo_Marquesc secures the finish in RD 2!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021

Prelim Card

Devonte Smith by Justin Jaynes by TKO (Doctor Stoppage, Round 2, 3:38)

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Karol Rosa defeated Joselyne Edwards by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Lara Procopio defeated Molly McCann by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)

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Seung Woo Choi defeated Youssef Zalal by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358197156054638592

Timur Valiev defeated Martin Day by Unanimous Decision (30-25 30-25, 30-26)

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358189353638400001

Ode Osbourne defeated Jerome Rivera KO (Round 1,0:26)

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