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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bones throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Bones throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown but Bones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Overeem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Overeem throws a lazy head kick
and Bones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overeem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Bones gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem jumps guard but Bones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bones wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC#
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Bones sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barry Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bones lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem wants to clinch but Bones slips to the side
and Bones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Overeem is rocked!#CL#
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bones is struggling to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem seems to have got his legs back now.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Bones keeps the fight on the outside.
Bones cracks Overeem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Overeem throws a big counter combination but Bones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Bones counters with a three punch combo that has Overeem backing up. Overeem nods at Bones to acknowledge the strikes.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem tries to counter by clinching up but Bones breaks away and moves out of range.
Bones connects with a jab.
Overeem throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Bones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Overeem! Bones lets Overeem back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones connects with a nice cross there... Overeem is looking wobbly and Bones recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Overeem to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bones jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Bones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
OD tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem dives in for a single leg takedown but OD sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
OD instigates a clinch.
OD throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
OD lands a body shot. #BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OD but OD pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from OD misses.
OD throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from OD. No joy for Overeem on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
OD takes the fight into the clinch.
OD is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Overeem has OD pressed against the cage, preventing OD from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
OD escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OD tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OD to the ground. OD escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem shoots in but no luck this time.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OD counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from OD misses.
Sugar OD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OD misses with an uppercut. Overeem saw that one coming.
Overeem is looking for a counter combo.
OD has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
OD looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OD, pushing him back against the cage.
OD jumps guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Overeem jumps guard and drags OD to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
OD wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OD wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
OD advances to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - OD has eaten all the pies!
OD looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Overeem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overeem is staying active underneath OD, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
OD not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Overeem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OD. #SU2#
OD postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Overeem to stand up.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
OD lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OD.
Overeem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OD dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on OD's head and hops out.
Overeem tries to counter by clinching up but OD breaks away and moves out of range.
OD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but OD sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OD doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OD loads up on a big right hand but Overeem slips the punch.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. OD tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OD manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Overeem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OD defends it nicely.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
OD tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OD stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.#CL2#
OD rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
OD looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OD tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on OD's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sugar OD dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
OD tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem throws a big counter combination but OD scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OD is looking to clinch.
OD wants to clinch.
OD throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
OD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overeem goes for a double leg but OD avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OD continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from OD misses.
Overeem tries for a takedown but OD sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem jabs at OD's body.
Overeem lands a head kick. OD smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Overeem throws a series of punches but OD moves out of range.
Sugar OD seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.#T1#
OD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
OD wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem tries to pull guard but OD won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OD with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
OD is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OD is breathing heavily.
OD trying to control the position but instead, Overeem has worked for underhooks and has pushed OD into the cage.#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Sugar OD has been cut.#T2#
OD wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.#CL#
OD tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
OD wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
#TD#
Overeem successfully pulls guard.
OD postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow. #SUB#
Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OD trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OD wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
OD must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OD trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Overeem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OD can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing OD from controlling successfully.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
OD gets a clinch.
Overeem misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
OD misses with a few strikes there.
OD throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Overeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OD throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OD tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
OD throws a shot to the body.
OD throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As OD looks to move away, Overeem throws a big counter combo but OD just gets out of the way.
OD tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from OD.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but OD saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem tries to clinch up but OD circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sugar OD's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Overeem leaves OD with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OD, pushing him back against the cage.
Overeem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OD avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
OD manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Overeem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OD keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
OD kicks Overeem off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Overeem looks for a takedown but OD sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem scores with a head kick. OD tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
OD doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Overeem scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Overeem scores with a takedown into OD's guard.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overeem trying to control but OD is working from the bottom. #ES2#
OD pushes Overeem off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
OD swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overeem has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OD fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OD misses the jab.#CL#
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem pushes OD back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of OD's head.
Overeem is trying to pull guard but OD has him pressed against the cage.
OD is looking for a takedown.
OD tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
#T3#
OD drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Overeem pulls guard effortlessly.
OD is looking to pass into half guard but Overeem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Overeem is in guard.#REVR#
OD can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.
OD is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
OD is looking to advance position but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overeem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OD.
OD seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overeem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Overeem gets back to full guard.
OD in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OD is stalling in the full guard.
OD looking to sit in guard and control but Overeem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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Event:
FORTITUDE 7
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Overeem enables The Tank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Overeem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Overeem has control of The Tank's left arm, preventing The Tank from doing any damage.
Overeem wants to sweep here but The Tank controlling him for the moment.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
Overeem has control of The Tank's left arm, preventing The Tank from doing any damage.
Overeem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Tank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The Tank has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overeem trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom. #T1#
The Tank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Overeem trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
Overeem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Overeem stands and throws The Tank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Tank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Tank trying his best to control but Overeem has mounted him.
The Tank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Tank tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Overeem throwing strikes here but The Tank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Tank tries to hold on but Overeem postures up.
The Tank working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Overeem has hold of The Tank's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Tank manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Overeem unloads with some shots from mount but The Tank bucks and avoids them well.
The Tank is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Overeem controlling the pace for now.
The Tank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Overeem scoring with strikes but The Tank is staying in there.
The Tank wants to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
The Tank tries to reverse the position but Overeem maintains control.
Overeem throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Tank because Overeem loaded up on that one.
The Tank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but The Tank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Overeem seems to be working for a kimura but The Tank defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Overeem in particular looking to stall.
The Tank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!
Overeem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Overeem tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem breaks The Tank's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Tank is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and The Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent The Tank's takedown attempt.
#TD#
The Tank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Tank manages to end up in side control.
Overeem bucks up and tries to throw The Tank off but instead The Tank has got his back!
The Tank is not going to allow Overeem to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank doesn't have the hooks in and Overeem manages to turn into his guard.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from The Tank.
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!
The Tank is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up. #T1#
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Tank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem advances to half guard.
Overeem wants to control but The Tank is keeping him busy.
The Tank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Tank wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy.
The Tank is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem throwing shots but The Tank is blocking nicely.
The Tank is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Overeem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Overeem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Tank as Overeem shoots in.
Frank The Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
The Tank tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it. #CL#
The Tank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem goes for a takedown attempt but The Tank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Tank. #T3#
The Tank tries to advance to mount but Overeem denies him.
The Tank is working Overeem over with some ground and pound from side control.
The Tank lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Tank trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
The Tank trying to control the position but Overeem is working away.
You can see the frustration on Overeem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
Overeem tries to buck The Tank off but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Overeem some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem wants to control but The Tank postures up.#SUB#
The Tank goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Overeem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Tank's guard! Nice work there by Overeem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank The Tank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Tank's waist but The Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side.
The Tank shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Tank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
Frank The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem throws a right and a left that The Tank avoids nicely.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Tank tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Tank to the ground. The Tank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for The Tank with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The Tank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
The Tank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Overeem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Tank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Tank wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
The Tank being controlled here, momentarily.
The Tank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The Tank is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Overeem is stalling in the full guard.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Tank swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Overeem controlling from the top position.
The Tank looking for a sweep. Not yet The Tank, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Overeem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Tank defends it nicely.
The Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. The Tank pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but The Tank moves out of range.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Tank as he avoids it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Tank looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
Overeem tries for a takedown but The Tank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
The Tank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Tank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Check out the look on The Tank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Overeem wants to control but The Tank postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem tries to improve position but can't.
Overeem on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank The Tank.
I think The Tank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank The Tank!
Frank The Tank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Versus for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Urban Night 10
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Overeem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laston to score with a decent uppercut.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Laston misses.
Jab, jab by Laston - just one landing.
We've been told by Overeem's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Laston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Overeem sprawling to the canvas! Overeem rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Laston finish him?!
#ROC2#
Overeem is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laston flashes Overeem a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Overeem's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Overeem crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Laston punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Laston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Overeem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Overeem defends easily.
Overeem is standing up over Scott. Scott looks to escape but Overeem dives into side control.
Overeem working the ground and pound but Scott is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Overeem stands up and beckons Scott to his feet. #CL#
Scott closes the distance and pushes Overeem back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott. #CL#
Scott rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Overeem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Overeem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Overeem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Overeem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Overeem trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.
Scott wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Scott wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Overeem lands with a nice body punch.
Overeem throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Overeem drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Overeem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Overeem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Overeem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Scott gets to his feet - Overeem follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Overeem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Overeem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Overeem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Overeem. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Overeem works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Overeem controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Scott is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Overeem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Scott looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Overeem has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Overeem is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Overeem.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Scott's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Scott showing good submission defense here.
Scott turns into Overeem and is now in his guard.
#SU#
Scott gets to his feet - Overeem follows without any prompting.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.#TD2#
Overeem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Scott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Overeem staying out of range there.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem wants to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch position.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Scott has been cut.
Scott wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Overeem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Overeem gets to his feet. Scott looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD2#
Overeem drives through with a takedown into Scott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Overeem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
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.
The cut man is working on Samuel Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Overeem scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.#ES#
Scott wriggles free and stands up.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Overeem.#CL2#
Overeem clinches.
Scott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Overeem is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to circle away but Overeem has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Overeem lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Overeem won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #ES#
Scott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Overeem off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Overeem drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
#T2#
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overeem walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Overeem shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Overeem scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Overeem is aware though and is defending well.
Overeem content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.#SUB2#
Overeem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scott has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##ES2#
Overeem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Overeem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position. #SU#
Scott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Samuel Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Overeem gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Scott sneaks out the side door and pushes Overeem away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Overeem.
Overeem tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Scott avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Overeem.
Overeem happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Scott.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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