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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Churilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar Overeem 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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239 lbs
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194 cm
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247 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Churilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistar Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem walks forward, straight into a front kick from Churilov.
Overeem drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overeem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Churilov wants to get back to his feet but Overeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alistar Overeem has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Churilov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem takes a little break here. Churilov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Overeem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Churilov's legs.
Churilov is breathing heavily.
Churilov is being controlled here.
Overeem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Churilov's legs.
Churilov is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Overeem might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistar Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Churilov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a takedown into Churilov's guard.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Churilov is keeping the position for now.
Churilov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.
Overeem stands and throws Churilov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Churilov's face as Overeem controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Churilov's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Churilov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Overeem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem controlling the action here.
Overeem wants to free his trapped foot but Churilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Overeem controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alistar Overeem.
Churilov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Churilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Overeem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Overeem trying to mount his opponent but Churilov defends it.
Overeem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to mount his opponent but Churilov defends it.
Overeem trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistar Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Overeem.
The referee asks Overeem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Overeem prefers to stall for the moment though.
Overeem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Churilov's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Churilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistar Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Churilov sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Churilov trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar 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! This is the final round!
Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Churilov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Overeem controlling from side mount.
Overeem tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alistar Overeem has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overeem scores a takedown into full mount!
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churilov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Overeem controlling from the full mount.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alistar Overeem hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Overeem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Churilov is trying to defend but Overeem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Churilov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churilov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Denis Churilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Overeem!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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