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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by a. Mario Dusiciel 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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254 lbs
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265 lbs
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Lethal high 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Overeem there.
Dusiciel slips a jab and a cross from Overeem.
That kick from Overeem tenderised Dusiciel's leg. Dusiciel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusiciel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dusiciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dusiciel is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Dusiciel passes into half guard.
Dusiciel is pressing down on Overeem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Overeem is holding on for now.
Dusiciel 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dusiciel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dusiciel.
Overeem gets back to full guard.
Overeem wants to stand up but Dusiciel is controlling him.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Overeem wants to stand but Dusiciel is controlling the position.
Dusiciel trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Dusiciel thows a big elbow that misses.
Dusiciel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Overeem is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dusiciel, into his guard.
Overeem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dusiciel with that takedown attempt.
Overeem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dusiciel is out of range and Overeem settles back down.
Dusiciel ducks under a wild hook from Overeem.
Dusiciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Dusiciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dusiciel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dusiciel gets slowly back to his feet.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Dusiciel.
Dusiciel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overeem looks to land a left hand but Dusiciel moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Dusiciel.
Overeem leaves Dusiciel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Overeem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dusiciel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dusiciel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dusiciel checks a low kick from Overeem.
Overeem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Dusiciel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dusiciel blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dusiciel avoids the head kick by Overeem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overeem.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dusiciel looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dusiciel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overeem finds it's way round the side to connect with Dusiciel's head.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dusiciel was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dusiciel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.
Overeem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Dusiciel moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Overeem looks to land a right hand but Dusiciel moved out of range.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dusiciel's head.
It looks like Mario Dusiciel has been cut.
Overeem misses with a low kick as Dusiciel jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Dusiciel blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Dusiciel on that attempt.
Overeem throws a head kick but Dusiciel moves out of range.
Dusiciel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Overeem is refusing to be controlled, as Dusiciel sits in half guard.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dusiciel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Overeem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Overeem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Overeem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dusiciel wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusiciel throwing strikes but missing.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Dusiciel throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Dusiciel throwing strikes but missing.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Dusiciel throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusiciel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Dusiciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Dusiciel from controlling successfully.
Overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dusiciel has Overeem in his guard.
Dusiciel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Overeem defends well.
Dusiciel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dusiciel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dusiciel 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.
Dusiciel prevents Overeem from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Overeem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dusiciel won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Dusiciel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dusiciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dusiciel stops Overeem from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dusiciel throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Dusiciel throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overeem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dusiciel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Overeem has managed to get both his arms back between Dusiciel's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Dusiciel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem tries to land a leg kick but Dusiciel saw it coming and moves away.
Dusiciel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dusiciel slips under a jab.
Dusiciel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem motions for Dusiciel to come forward. Overeem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem throws a head kick but Dusiciel moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Dusiciel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Dusiciel moves out of range easily.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem lands a right hook to the body.
Dusiciel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to score with a low kick but Dusiciel moves his leg out of the way.
Dusiciel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Overeem quickly recovers to half guard.
Dusiciel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Overeem gets full guard.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Dusiciel is having none of it.
Dusiciel stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusiciel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Dusiciel from controlling successfully.
Dusiciel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Dusiciel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dusiciel trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Dusiciel throwing strikes but missing.
Dusiciel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Dusiciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel thows a big elbow that misses.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
Dusiciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dusiciel trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem is controlling Dusiciel's posture.
Dusiciel trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dusiciel shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Mario Dusiciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overeem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dusiciel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Overeem!
Dusiciel landing strikes from the mount and Overeem is in trouble!
Overeem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Overeem is trying to stand.
Dusiciel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dusiciel.
Dusiciel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Dusiciel.
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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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