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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Voodoo Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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194 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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193 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voodoo Hex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem moves away from the strike by Hex.
Overeem swinging wildly here.
Hex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overeem throws a body punch but Hex moves out of range.
Overeem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hex tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hex as Overeem tries to tie him up.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Hex prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Hex controls the action.
Overeem gets through Hex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hex misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hex trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hex struggles to land a body shot inside as Overeem controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem cracks Hex with a nice body shot.
Hex is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hex backwards.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem pushes Hex back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Hex's head.
Overeem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hex.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem presses Hex against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hexs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex can't break the clinch.
Hex swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem digs a right hand into Hex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hex's gas tank.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem cracks Hex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Overeem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Hex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Both fighters circling a little - Overeem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Hex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overeem.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Overeem cracks Hex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hex misses with a straight right.
Hex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overeem's head.
Hex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hex. Hex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex throws a head kick that Overeem semi-blocks.
Hex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Overeem.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hex throws a poor cross that misses
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Hex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hex lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Overeem.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but Hex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
Hex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overeem clinches up with Hex and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hex lands with a left to the head.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Hex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Hex is blocking nicely.
Overeem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hex up against the cage.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Overeem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tries a body shot but Hex blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hex stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Overeem stalling.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Hex tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Hex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hex throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Hex misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem is looking to slow Hex down with leg kicks.
Hex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
Hex throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
A slow jab from Hex misses its intended target.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Overeem scoring well with a low kick there.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Hex moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Hex is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overeem. Overeem obviously looking to wear him down.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hex.
Overeem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Overeem avoids the body shot from Hex.
Hex thuds his shin into the meat of Overeem's side.
Overeem lands with a nice combination. Hex backs away looking to recover.
Overeem feints and then cracks Hex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hex down.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hex.
Overeem slips a jab from Hex.
Hex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Hex.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex throws a low kick, looking for Overeem's leg but Overeem calmly moves out of range.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hex at a distance.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overeem digs a good body shot into Hex's ribs.
Hex throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Overeem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hex.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem misses with a two punch combination.
Hex throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Hex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Hex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem feints and then cracks Hex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hex down.
Overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hex wants to slow Overeem down by chopping away at his legs.
Overeem cracks the inside of Hex's front leg.
Hex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hex has time to react.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem throws an overhand right that lands on Hex's shoulder, as Hex tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hex throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Hex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hex has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Hex working aggressively here.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Hex prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hex tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Hex misses with a body punch.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hex on the inside.
Hex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hex lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Overeem.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Overeem is working Hex over against the cage.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Hex is rocked!
Overeem throws a big uppercut that drops Hex! More strikes from Overeem and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hex lies dazed against the cage as Overeem celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overeem! Alistair Overeem retains his middleweight title!
Alistair Overeem very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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