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)
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358215206229442560https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358216368785657857https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358217387573714948
Karol Rosa defeated Joselyne Edwards by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358208428062171136https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358208605363781633https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358209698114240513https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358212575520059394
Lara Procopio defeated Molly McCann by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358202449992028161https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1358205241670402056https://twitter.com/MeatballMolly/status/1358212425888145408
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)
