"If the UFC doesn't give us a Performance of the Night bonus, I will be upset. It was the best fight ever I think. Today, for sure. So great,"
"Out of the joke, he was tough. His takedown was pretty good. He was well-prepared,"
"I know this was a little bit uninteresting, how he took me down again and again. But I tried to give him more punches where ever it was, on the ground, in the stand-up, where ever. I was just feeling like, give him more damage. Like in the first round, I changed it around, I sweep him, give him some big damage on the top. So for sure he had more damage on him. I feel good."
"He kind of tried to not lose the fight, or not have damage. You can't go to the octagon with this thought."
Alexander Volkov returned to the win column at UFC 321 by outworking Jailton Almeida despite multiple takedowns that produced little effective offense. Volkov showcased jiu-jitsu, executed a sweep in the first round, and delivered strikes both standing and from the top, including a late punch that made Almeida's nose bleed. Volkov requested a Performance of the Night bonus and expressed frustration if one is not awarded. Volkov credited Almeida's preparation and solid takedowns but criticized a defensive mindset, saying Almeida seemed focused on avoiding damage rather than pursuing a decisive win. Volkov reported feeling good after the bout.
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