Sam Alvey was desperate to win at UFC Vegas 59.
Having lost seven of his last eight fights in the octagon, with his only undefeated fight a draw, the Team Quest product was more than aware that his time in the UFC was running its course.
It’s a pity that Alvey was up against Michal Olekseichuk, who was moving up to middleweight as a UFC fighter at the time.
Right at the gate, Olekseychuk unleashed a flurry of punches on Alvey before dropping him with a blow to the temple. Somehow surviving, a bloodied Alvy got to his feet before being sent back down after eating a straight left to the jaw. After seeing enough, referee Herb Dean stepped in to save Alvey from further damage absorption.
Below is how their fellow fighters reacted to the show of violence inside UFC APEX.
Michal Olekseychuk defeated Sam Alvey
Great stop. There’s no more damage to deal #UFCVegas59
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 7, 2022
WOW. What a knockout and did not waste time in vain! #UFCVegas59
— Jeff Molina (@jmolina_125) August 7, 2022
Early finishes continue!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 7, 2022
I like Sam Alvey, but it’s time for him to retire. #UFCVegas59
— Oda’ ⭕️sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) August 7, 2022
One of the strongest warriors I’ve ever fought! Congratulations to Michal Olekseichuk! You are a bad person! #UFCVegas59
— Dustin Jacoby (@thehanyakdj) August 7, 2022
big love @smilensam #UFCVegas59
— Jared Vanderaa (@Jaredvanderaa) August 7, 2022
another loss for @smilensam. Do you think he will retire?
— Prince (@AmirAlbazi) August 7, 2022
Source: www.mmafighting.com