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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overeem gets caught flat footed, as McGee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Overeem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Overeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Overeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Overeem trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee 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.
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Overeem is working McGee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Overeem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Overeem wants to stand but McGee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee pulls Overeem in close to his closed guard and prevents Overeem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Overeem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Overeem closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a shoot takedown. Overeem fights it but they end up in guard.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
Overeem trying to control the position here.
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 Tank McGee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
McGee decides to pull guard.
Overeem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Overeem is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to improve his position.
Overeem is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Overeem avoid being mounted?
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Overeem is looking to stand back up but McGee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Overeem.
McGee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Overeem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.
Overeem won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Overeem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Overeem prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
Overeem wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
Overeem pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee tries to strike from the bottom.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overeem trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem postures up.
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
Overeem trying to control the position but McGee is working away.
McGee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Overeem connects with a decent elbow.
Overeem decides to stand up, so the ref orders McGee to his feet.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tank McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGee controlling the position for now.
McGee gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wanted to stand there but McGee had control of the position.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
McGee wants to improve his position but instead Overeem has moved into half guard.
McGee is trying to stand.
McGee trying to control here.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Overeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
McGee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGee landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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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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