UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R2, 2:06
Performance of the Night
Netherlands
R1, 0:28
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Portugal
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 4:52
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:38
R3, 5:00
Panama
R3, 5:00
England
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R1, 0:26
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Beneil Dariush and Carlos Diego Ferreira each earned $50,000 for their thrilling three-round lightweight rematch, which featured high-level scrambles and grueling striking exchanges.
Performance of the Night: Alexander Volkov received $50,000 for his clinical second-round technical knockout over veteran Alistair Overeem in the main event. Cory Sandhagen collected $50,000 for his spectacular 28-second flying knee knockout over former champion Frankie Edgar.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $115,000 | $115,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| LOSS | $415,000 | — | — | $415,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $74,000 | $74,000 | — | $148,000 | |
| LOSS | $83,000 | — | — | $83,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | — | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | $50,000 | $190,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses for UFC events held at the UFC Apex are estimated from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) baseline contract figures, historical disclosed payments, and post-fight bonus awards. Official performance bonus awards of $50,000 each distributed to Alexander Volkov, Cory Sandhagen, Beneil Dariush, and Carlos Diego Ferreira are incorporated into the estimated totals.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov
Cory Sandhagen recorded the second-fastest flying knee knockout in UFC history (28 seconds), trailing only Jorge Masvidal’s 5-second stoppage of Ben Askren at UFC 239.
The headlining contest marked the 67th and final mixed martial arts bout of Alistair Overeem’s legendary career, concluding a ten-year promotional run inside the Octagon.
Alexander Volkov outlanded Alistair Overeem 54 to 10 in significant strikes (a 5.4-to-1 ratio), producing one of the most dominant two-round statistical outputs in UFC heavyweight main event history.
Ode’ Osbourne delivered the fastest knockout of the evening, catching Jerome Rivera with a counter straight left hand to finish the fight in just 26 seconds of Round 1.
Timur Valiev earned lopsided 30–25, 30–25, and 30–26 scorecards against Martin Day, controlling the contest for 11 minutes and 19 seconds on the canvas.
Lara Procópio established the highest control time of the night, racking up 11 minutes and 43 seconds of control and four takedowns to defeat Molly McCann in her flyweight debut.
Clay Guida landed four takedowns against Michael Johnson, surpassing 70 total takedowns in his UFC career and cementing his place among the top takedown artists in promotional history.
Beneil Dariush extended his active winning streak to six consecutive fights by edging Carlos Diego Ferreira via split decision in their Fight of the Night rematch.
Karol Rosa connected on 135 total strikes while accumulating 11:13 of control time to sweep 30–27 scorecards and hand Joselyne Edwards her first promotional defeat.
Danilo Marques locked in a rear-naked choke against Mike Rodríguez with only eight seconds remaining in the second round (4:52 of Round 2) after logging 7:39 of control time.
The card was held entirely behind closed doors without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 safety protocols, marking the promotion’s fifth closed-door event of 2021.
The 12-bout event concluded with six stoppage victories (five knockouts and one submission) alongside six competitive decisions, showcasing elite parity inside the smaller 25-foot cage.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov (also referred to as UFC Vegas 18 or UFC Fight Night 184) took place on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov?
Alexander Volkov defeated Alistair Overeem via second-round TKO (punches) at 2:06 in their heavyweight main event clash.
Was UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov Alistair Overeem’s final UFC fight?
Yes. Following his TKO loss to Volkov, Alistair Overeem parted ways with the promotion, making this contest the 67th and final mixed martial arts bout of his storied career.
How did Cory Sandhagen defeat Frankie Edgar in the co-main event?
Cory Sandhagen delivered a highlight-reel flying knee knockout at just 28 seconds of Round 1, finishing former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Vegas 18?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Beneil Dariush vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira won Fight of the Night, while Alexander Volkov and Cory Sandhagen earned Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the lightweight rematch between Beneil Dariush and Carlos Diego Ferreira?
Beneil Dariush defeated Carlos Diego Ferreira via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in their high-paced rematch, extending his win streak to six fights.
How did Clay Guida defeat Michael Johnson?
Clay Guida utilized relentless wrestling and top control to sweep unanimous 30–27 scorecards across all three judges, landing four takedowns and controlling Johnson for nearly seven minutes.
Who won the flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Manel Kape?
Alexandre Pantoja defeated former RIZIN champion Manel Kape via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27), outstriking Kape 74 to 49 in significant strikes in Kape’s UFC debut.
What was the quickest finish of the event?
Ode’ Osbourne scored the fastest finish of the night, knocking out Jerome Rivera in just 26 seconds of Round 1 on the preliminary card.
Why was the bout between Devonte Smith and Justin Jaynes stopped?
The fight was halted by the cageside physician at 3:38 of Round 2 due to severe swelling that completely shut Justin Jaynes’ left eye, resulting in a TKO victory for Devonte Smith.
How did Danilo Marques defeat Mike Rodríguez?
Danilo Marques controlled Mike Rodríguez for over seven minutes on the ground before putting him to sleep with a rear-naked choke at 4:52 of Round 2.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov?
The broadcast desk was manned by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event hosted 12 mixed martial arts bouts: 6 on the main card and 6 on the preliminary card.
Were fans in attendance at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov?
No. Due to COVID-19 pandemic safety restrictions, the event was held behind closed doors with zero public attendance at the UFC Apex facility.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov broadcast?
The entire 12-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and on UFC Fight Pass in international territories.
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