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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowl OfMung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Barbarian Horde By Hans Zimmer. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowl OfMung !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OfMung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OfMung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OfMung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
OfMung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Overeem is trying to escape the mount.
OfMung thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Overeem tries to hold on but OfMung pushes him away.
Overeem is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
OfMung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overeem's face.
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OfMung goes for an armbar but Overeem turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Overeem.
OfMung manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Overeem tries for a takedown but OfMung circles away easily
and OfMung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OfMung .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OfMung manages to pull guard.
OfMung has his feet on Overeem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Overeem wants to clinch up but OfMung keeps it at a distance.
OfMung throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
A head kick by OfMung misses
and Overeem counters with a flying knee. Nice.
OfMung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OfMung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem can't escape the position.
OfMung lands a big shot there that rocks Overeem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OfMung lands a big shot there that rocks Overeem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OfMung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overeem is looking to escape.
OfMung is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! OfMung connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Overeem tries to lock up and control but OfMung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Overeem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OfMung lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OfMung lands a nice shot to the head.
OfMung wants to control the pace but Overeem is squirming around nicely.
OfMung landing shots from mount.
OfMung wants to finish this one by submission but Overeem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from OfMung .
OfMung unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, OfMung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Overeem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by OfMung .
OfMung with good strikes from the mount here!
OfMung is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Overeem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Overeem taking shots to the head.
OfMung lands a nice shot to the head.
OfMung in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Overeem is bucking up trying to escape but OfMung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
OfMung looking to control and managing it successfully.
OfMung landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OfMung with the ground and pound from mount.
Overeem is in a horrible position here. OfMung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OfMung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OfMung breaks from Overeem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Overeem is bucking up trying to escape but OfMung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OfMung is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Overeem can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
OfMung working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowl OfMung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - OfMung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy body kick from OfMung
and Overeem counters with a big head kick but OfMung shrugs it off.
OfMung stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
OfMung tries to land a front kick but Overeem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OfMung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem wants to clinch up but OfMung keeps it at a distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for OfMung . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
OfMung closes the distance and clinches.
OfMung gets control of Overeem's arms and successfully pulls guard. OfMung will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but OfMung blocks nicely.
Bowl OfMung has got the better of the ground game so far.
OfMung wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
OfMung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OfMung wants to get back to his feet but Overeem passes into half guard.
OfMung is defending against the submission attempts here by Overeem.
OfMung is looking to escape.
OfMung wants to stand back up but Overeem manages to pass into side control.
Overeem is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. OfMung looks calm but he's in trouble here. Overeem gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. OfMung is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Overeem lets go of the hold and OfMung can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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