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Cory Sandhagen Scores Incredible Flying Knee KO Over Frankie Edgar – UFC Vegas 18 Highlights

SandhagenTwenty-eight seconds was all it took for number-two ranked contender, Cory ‘The Sandman’ Sandhagen to stamp his status as the next challenger to the bantamweight championship. Lodging a contender for Knockout of the Year already, the Elevation Fight Team launched a perfectly-timed flying-knee to stop former lightweight champion, Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar in just twenty-eight […]

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Twenty-eight seconds was all it took for number-two ranked contender, Cory ‘The Sandman’ Sandhagen to stamp his status as the next challenger to the bantamweight championship.

Lodging a contender for Knockout of the Year already, the Elevation Fight Team launched a perfectly-timed flying-knee to stop former lightweight champion, Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar in just twenty-eight seconds, in what was his sole singnificant shot of the fight.

Circling continuously from the ever-pressuring Edgar, Sandhagen fired off a snap jab as Edgar continued to move forward, before circling to his left, pulling Edgar into a terryfying right flying knee, completely knocking the Toms River native unconscious.

With eyes fixed on the UFC 259 title matchup of incumbent titleholder, Petr ‘No Mercy’ Yan, and challenger, one-time foe, Aljamain ‘Funk Master’ Sterling — the Aurora native can surely await the victor next. It’s another viral knockout for Sandhagen who stopped Marlon Moraes with a wheel kick last October on ‘Fight Island’.

Below, check out Sandhagen’s incredible knockout victory over Edgar.

UFC Vegas 18 Results: Overeem vs. Volkov

UFCLowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 18: Overeem vs. Volkov results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 6th. February 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main event honours for the fifth consecutive time ahead of the promotion’s return to Las Vegas, Nevada for the first time this year, veteran kickboxing ace, Alistair ‘The […]

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LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 18: Overeem vs. Volkov results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 6th. February 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taking main event honours for the fifth consecutive time ahead of the promotion’s return to Las Vegas, Nevada for the first time this year, veteran kickboxing ace, Alistair ‘The Demolition Man’ Overeem draws Russian striker, Alexander ‘Drago’ Volkov in a reworked headlining bout.

Hoping to score his fifth win in six Octagon outings, former Dream and Strikeforce champion and the 2011 K-1 Grand Prix victor, Overeem hopes to finally secure another tilt at UFC gold via a victory over Volkov — capping off arguably the most decorated careeer in heavyweight professional mixed martial arts.

The winner of two straight, the Elevation Fight Team trainee stopped the returning Walt ‘Big Ticket’ Harris at UFC Fight Night Jacksonville in May last, rallying from an early knockdown to stop the Alamaba native with second round ground strikes.

Featuring at the UFC Apex back in September, Overeem survived some dicey moments against the fence when paired with Brazilian upstart, Augusto Sakai, before shrewdly utilising his grappling in the later rounds to setup another eventual stoppage via strikes from the top.

Also making his second appearance at the UFC Apex, Moscow native, Volkov, a former Bellator and M-1 Global champion dropped a unanimous decision defeat to Juco national champion wrestling ace, Overeem’s teammate and common-foe, Curtis Blaydes. Dropping a stunning fourteen takedowns, Volkov did manage to outstrike Blaydes in terms of total strikes over the five round limit, however.

Returning to action and winning ways at UFC 254 in October, Volkov dispatched another common-opponent, taking out Harris again in the second round, this time via a well-placed second round front kick to the body.

Another reworked matchup takes co-main event honours as number-two ranked bantamweight contender, Cory ‘The Sandman’ Sandhagen draws former lightweight champion, Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar in a potential 135-pound title-eliminator.

Headlining UFC Fight Island 5 also in October, Sandhagen stopped one-time title chaser, ‘Magic’ Marlon Moraes via a stunning second round wheel kick.

For Edgar, the Toms River favourite finally made his bantamweight bow at UFC Vegas 7 in August, dispatching division mainstay, Pedro ‘The Young Punisher’ Munhoz in a close split decision.

UFC Vegas 18 Results:

Main Card: (ESPN+ 8 p.m. ET)

Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem vs. Alexander Volkov

Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Frankie Edgar

Lightweight: Clay Guida vs. Michael Johnson

Flyweight: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Manel Kape

Lightweight: Diego Ferreira vs. Beneil Dariush II

Preliminary Card: (ESPN+ 5 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Mike Rodriguez vs. Danilo Marques

Catchweight (160 pounds): Devonte Smith vs. Justin Jaynes

Bantamweight: Karol Rosa vs. Joselyne Edwards

Flyweight: Molly McCann vs. Lara Procopio

Featherweight: Seung Woo Choi vs. Youssef Zalal

Featherweight: Timur Valiev vs. Martin Day

Featherweight: Ode Osbourne vs. Jerome Rivera

Warlley Alves Stops Mounir Lazzez With Trio Of Body Kicks – UFC Fight Island 8 Results

AlvesTaking co-main event honours at UFC Fight Island 8, The Ultimate Fighter 3: Brazil victor, Warlley Alves meets with striking prospect, Mounir ‘The Sniper’ Lazzez. Round 1: Opening with a sharp calf kick, Brazil’s Alves then followed up with a heavy combination, before initiating the clinch at the fence. Utilising the clinch to score a […]

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Taking co-main event honours at UFC Fight Island 8, The Ultimate Fighter 3: Brazil victor, Warlley Alves meets with striking prospect, Mounir ‘The Sniper’ Lazzez.

Round 1: Opening with a sharp calf kick, Brazil’s Alves then followed up with a heavy combination, before initiating the clinch at the fence. Utilising the clinch to score a takedown, Alves scored the trip after a winging spinning back-fist. Hurting Lazzez with a trio of kicks to the body, Alves dropped the Tunisian with the final shot, forcing referee Herb Dean to call a halt to the action in the opening round. Statement performance from The Ultimate Fighter victor, who thanked UFC president, Dana White for the opportunity afterwards. After the victory, Alves called for a clash with Stockton native, Nate Diaz in his next Octagon outing during his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Warlley Alves def. Mounir Lazzez via first-round (2:35) TKO (Body Kicks & Punches)

Viviane Araujo Scores Decision Win Over Roxanne Modafferi – UFC Fight Island 8 Results

AraujoVeteran flyweight fighter Roxanne ‘The Happy Warrior’ Modafferi looks for her second straight win when she squares off against Viviane ‘Vivi’ Araujo at UFC Fight Island 8. Round 1: Brazilian finisher, Araujo with a fast start working her hands and keeping the veteran, Modafferi on the end of her punches. Araujo manages to score a […]

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Veteran flyweight fighter Roxanne ‘The Happy Warrior’ Modafferi looks for her second straight win when she squares off against Viviane ‘Vivi’ Araujo at UFC Fight Island 8.

Round 1: Brazilian finisher, Araujo with a fast start working her hands and keeping the veteran, Modafferi on the end of her punches. Araujo manages to score a knockdown on Modafferi who pops back, however, she’s having a difficult time with the Brazilian’s power on the feet. Modafferi clinches at the fence, however, gives up her back with Araujo working for a rear-naked choke. Modafferi grits through and sees the second-round via the buzzer.

Round 2: Araujo continues with her heavy-hand approach in the early goings of the second, scoring with the blistering jab on cue. Clinching at the fence again, Araujo made her way to the fence again, before Modafferi separated. In quite a worrying moment for Araujo, Modafferi landed a counter right-hand, momentarily wobbling the Brazilian. Solid takedown for Araujo sees her wind up in side-control.

Round 3: Keeping Modafferi on the end of her lengthy, stinging jab once again to open the third-round, Araujo began the third well. Landing the Brazilian on the canvas for a moment, Modafferi was ultimately swept by Araujo who assumed half-guard. Modafferi certainly had her moments midway through the third round, however, Araujo scored another takedown before the end of the round, claiming the third as well.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Viviane Araujo def. Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, and 30-26)

Lerone Murphy Decisions Douglas Silva de Andrade – UFC Fight Island 8 Results

MurphyOpening the main card of UFC Fight Island 8, British prospect, Lerone Murphy takes on Brazilian up-and-comer, Douglas Silva de Andrade. Round 1: An aggressive start from Murphy who looks to score with his hands, particularly straight shots in the early goings. Silva de Andrade retreating and firing back counter shots. A straight before the […]

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Opening the main card of UFC Fight Island 8, British prospect, Lerone Murphy takes on Brazilian up-and-comer, Douglas Silva de Andrade.

Round 1: An aggressive start from Murphy who looks to score with his hands, particularly straight shots in the early goings. Silva de Andrade retreating and firing back counter shots. A straight before the two minute mark catches the Brazilian’s attention. Silva de Andrade begins to pour it on, ending a long combination with a left high-kick.

Round 2: Silva de Andrade makes an aggressive start to his one, taking Murphy’s back in the opening minute of the frame with a body-triangle. Murphy makes it back to his feet in timely fashion. Murphy scores with a beautiful elbow at the fence, but gives up a takedown as Silva de Andrade surprisingly allows the former back to his feet. Murphy continues to chop at Silva de Andrade, drawing a notable limp from the Brazilian.

Round 3: Murphy begins the frame chopping away at the orthodox left of Silva de Andrade once again. Silva de Andrade scores a notable shot on Murphy, forcing a clinch as the British prospect attempts to gather his senses. Inadvertent groin strike against Silva de Andrade draws a stoppage in the action from referee, Marc Goddard. Murphy scores again upstairs with a right-hand as Silva de Andrade continues to pour pressure on in a fight he’s currently losing. Murphy makes a statement in the final moments of the round via a barrage of ground strikes. We go the distance.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Lerone Murphy def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, and 30-27).

Omari Akhmedov Stops Tom Breese With Arm-Triangle – UFC Fight Island 8 Highlights

AkhmedovReturning to the winnner’s enclosure via an aggressive performance, Russian grappler, Omari ‘Wolverine’ Akhmedov stops Team Renagade BJJ & MMA mainstay, Tom Breese via an eventual second-round arm-triangle. Forced to rebound to the win column following his August unanimous decision loss to former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, Akhmedov saw his three-fight rise halted. Unleashing severe […]

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Returning to the winnner’s enclosure via an aggressive performance, Russian grappler, Omari ‘Wolverine’ Akhmedov stops Team Renagade BJJ & MMA mainstay, Tom Breese via an eventual second-round arm-triangle.

Forced to rebound to the win column following his August unanimous decision loss to former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, Akhmedov saw his three-fight rise halted.

Unleashing severe and punishing ground-and-pound in the first round, Akhmedov seemed to be dominant control of the affair, until Breese took his back before the first frame buzzer.

Scoring another takedown against Breese this time at the fence, Akhmedov locked up a taut arm-triangle, forcing an eventual tap from the gritty, Breese who seemed to be unconscious at one point during the submission attempt.

Below, catch the highlights from Akhmedov’s submission win over Breese.