Alexander Volkov defeated Alexandr Romanov. On Twitter, pro fighters and pundits reacted to the finish.
In a quick fight at UFC Vegas 71’s co-main event, Alexander Volkov scored another knockout victory. Paired up against rising Alexandr Romanov, ‘Drago’ was able to handle his opponent’s grappling skills and imposed his will to score a first-round TKO win just a bit over two minutes into the second round. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the finish.
First round knockout #ufcvegas
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) March 12, 2023
Should’ve went with my gut I had volk
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 12, 2023
Oof. Volkov walked through him.#UFCLasVegas
— Nate Maness (@MayhemManess1) March 12, 2023
The perception around Alexandr Romanov has sure changed over the last year.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 12, 2023
Volkov with grappling is gonna be a major problem for people. Vast improvement with his overall grappling/decision-making. Glad I changed my pick today after seeing Romonov weigh-in. @Jon_Anik @BrianPetrieMMA
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) March 12, 2023
Romanov looked a bit off today. Congrats Volkov
— Justin Tafa (@justin_tafa) March 12, 2023
That was nasty from Volkov. Yikes.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) March 12, 2023