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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Welding (ranked 6848 p4p, 663 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 25544 p4p, 847 weight class). Alistair Overeem told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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236 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
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277 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Welding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Welding fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Welding.
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Welding moves out of range easily.
Welding is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Welding. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Welding.
Welding throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welding scores with a jab to the body.
Welding lands a lovely overhand right.
Welding drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Welding.
Welding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Overeem told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Welding slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Welding.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welding avoids it.
Welding prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Overeem.
Welding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Welding lands a left hand.
Welding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Welding to score with a decent uppercut.
Welding instigates a clinch.
Welding lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Welding taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Welding lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welding stalling the fight.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Welding's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Welding.
Overeem tries to score a body lock takedown but Welding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Patrick Welding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
A right hand to the body from Welding.
Overeem looks winded!
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Welding is keeping busy.
Welding lands a nice uppercut.
Welding tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Welding is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Welding avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Welding slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Welding connects with a looping right hand.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welding tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welding to the ground. Welding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Welding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem can't break the clinch.
Welding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Welding.
Welding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Overeems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Welding finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Welding feints a jab promting Overeem to slip. Welding then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Overeem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Overeem is rocked!
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!
Welding gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Welding lands a hook that stumbles Overeem back into the cage. Welding follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Overeem to the canvas! Welding pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Overeem has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick Welding!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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