Despite being surprised by a few dangerous shots from his opponent, heavyweight veteran Alistair Overeem scored yet another signature first-round TKO win, this time around against Aleksei Oleinik in the UFC St. Petersburg main event. On Twitter, pro fighters and journalists reacted to the fight.
Overeem knees are just brutal!!
Sad to see Oleinik take the L but this is huge for Overeem moving forward. Certainly gaining momentum and looking rejuvenated, even after being in combat sports for 20 years!!! #UFCStPetersburg https://t.co/OdTuj8WxKz— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) April 20, 2019Alistair Overeem with the first round TKO to finish a game Aleksei Oleinik in the main event from Russia.