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Event:
WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
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.
#BC#
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.#CL#
Welding drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
#T1#
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.
#BC#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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.#T3##BC2#
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. #CL#
Welding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem can't break the clinch.
#BC#
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.#ROC#
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!#CL#
Welding gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Overeem stops Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Foster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster managing to control the position.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem working a defensive guard but Foster passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Overeem pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Overeem wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Overeem defending well though.
Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Foster pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Foster.#ES#
Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Foster drives through with a takedown into Overeem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Foster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Overeem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Overeem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Foster is really stuck here.
Foster holding on to Overeem's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Overeem missing with strikes from the back.
Foster tries to escape but Overeem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alex Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Foster manages to reverse the position and now he's in Overeem's guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Overeem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Overeem for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster distracts Overeem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Overeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Foster is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.#SUB2#
Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Overeem is breathing heavily.#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.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.#T4#
Overeem is fighting to break Foster's control of his arms but Foster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Foster wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Foster pulls guard.
Foster seems keen to control Overeem's posture.#ES#
Foster pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.
Foster is pulling down on Overeem's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem looking to pass the guard.
Foster wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Overeem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Overeem clinches. #T3#
Foster slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Overeem drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Overeem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Foster prevents Overeem from improving his position.
Foster is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Overeem shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clark avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overeem defends well and Clark ends up having to push Overeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Clark kicks off Overeem and gets to his feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark cracks Overeem with an open hand slap.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark goes for a double leg but Overeem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Overeem continues to drive forward.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Overeem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark looks winded!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overeem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem throws a counter high kick but Clark was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Overeem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark won't allow Overeem to pass to mount. #SUB#
Overeem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Overeem is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Clark has one foot on Overeem's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Overeem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Overeem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Overeem.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.#T3##CL2#
Clark gets a clinch.
Overeem has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark feints the counter takedown.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Overeem throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
#T4#
Clark shoots and misses
and Overeem counters with a solid body kick.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Clark.#CL2#
Clark rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab. #CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Clark dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.#TD2#
Clark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem is looking to reverse the position.
Overeem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem controls the position for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Clark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU2#
Clark decides to stand back up.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Overeem tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Overeem is looking to counter the offense by Clark and move into the clinch.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL2#
Clark rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Overeem keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Overeem keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a one-two to the body.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side. #TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Jett Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.#SU2#
Overeem is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overeem throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Good work by Overeem as he checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem, which made it look bad.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.
Clark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Overeem clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Overeem to work.
#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Clark takes it in his stride.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overeem defends well and Clark ends up having to push Overeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overeem thows a body kick. Clark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark looks to land a body kick but Overeem moved away.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Overeem tries to land a body kick
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Overeem's guard.#ES#
Overeem pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem swinging wildly here.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Overeem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Jett Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Overeem seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alistair Overeem!
An out of breath Alistair Overeem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gibbs throws a wild body kick that Overeem sees coming a mile off.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overeem's knee momentarily.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbs manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Gibbs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Overeem.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibbs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Overeem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarod Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Gibbs improves position.
Gibbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gibbs.
Gibbs stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem looks winded!
Gibbs missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overeem tries to work over Gibbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overeem wants to take the fight to the mat but Gibbs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gibbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Gibbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Overeem jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Gibbs pulls guard.
Overeem won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gibbs striking off his back but it's not causing Overeem any problems. #SUB#
Gibbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Overeem is posturing up here but Gibbs has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Overeem tries to roll out but it's too tight and Overeem has to tap! Slick submission there by Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarod Gibbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Afa misses with a wild combination.
Afa throws a head kick that misses.
Afa shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Overeem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Afa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Afa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afa is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Overeem jumps guard but Afa stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Afa slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Afa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Afa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Overeem postures up.
#SUB#
Afa wants to control position but Overeem is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Afa here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alistair Overeem!
A victorious Alistair Overeem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick from Hines.
Overeem throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Overeem thinking.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hines is having none of it.
Hines is looking for a counter combo.
Hines really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hines is pulling down on Overeem's head. It's preventing any offense from Overeem, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Overeem lying in Hines's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hines decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Overeem taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delbert Hines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Overeem tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem throws a head kick but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Perkins throws the left hand but Overeem avoids the punch easily.
Overeem shoots in but no luck this time.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Perkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Perkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem thows a leg kick but Perkins checks it #TD2#
and Perkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Perkins working the body and head with strikes.
Overeem is being controlled here. #T1##SUB2#
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Perkins wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Overeem struggling a bit here.
Perkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Overeem down.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perkins on the ground.
Overeem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perkins lands some shots froms side control.
Overeem taking a bit of punishment here - Perkins scoring with strikes. #T2#
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Perkins is dominant here and he's now got Overeem's back!
Perkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perkins biding his time, looking for the opening.
A helpless look comes across Overeem 's face. He knows he's trapped as Perkins lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Perkins!
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