Alexey Oleinik gave the fans in Moscow what they came to see, securing a first-round win over Mark Hunt to end UFC Fight Night 136 on Saturday.
The veteran heavyweights put together a solid opening round, but a big left hook from the home favourite allowed him to secure a rear-naked choke.
Elsewhere, Jan Blachowicz pushed his winning streak to four fights, and Petr Yan and Jon Soo Son served up an epic bout.
Here are the full results:
- Alexey Oleinik def. Mark Hunt via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1
- Jan Blachowicz def.