VIDEO: Alexander Volkov Chokes Tai Tuivasa In UFC 293 Co-Main Event

Alexander Volkov vs. Tai Tuivasa is in the books.

Volkov and Tuivasa took the co-headlining spot on the UFC 293 card. The two went one-on-one inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Tuivasa was hoping to avoid a three-fight skid, while Volkov looked to extend his winning streak to three.

VIDEO: FIGHTER SUFFERS FIGHT-ENDING DISLOCATION AT UFC 293

Volkov went for a leg kick early. Tuivasa returned the favor with a leg kick of his own. A jab landed for "Drago." A body kick was there for Volkov, but it was answered by a body punch from "Bam Bam." Tuivasa was happy to chase Volkov, but stopped short to avoid eating a counter shot. Volkov landed a counter right hand. A solid leg kick landed for Tuivasa. Volkov landed another counter right hand that buzzed "Bam Bam." A combination was there for Volkov near the end of the round.

The damage from Tuivasa's leg kicks were evident at the beginning of round two. The fighters hit the mat and Volkov moved to full mount. He rained down ground-and-pound and went for an arm triangle. Tuivasa escaped and Volkov briefly took his back. Volkov eventually moved back to mount. Near the end of the round, Volkov submitted Tuivasa with an Ezekiel choke.

Volkov took it to Tuivasa to end round 1 😳 #UFC293 pic.twitter.com/0X7wBWk6Ts
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2023

VOLKOV SUBMITS TAI LATE IN ROUND 2 IN SYDNEY #UFC293 https://t.co/LkZTTbiisF
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) September 10, 2023

VOLKOV BY SUBMISSION!!😱@AlexDragoVolkov ends this one with an ezekiel choke in the second round! #UFC293 pic.twitter.com/orIobGqDej
— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2023

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