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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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241 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTrigger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTrigger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for McTrigger.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem wants to clinch up but McTrigger keeps it at a distance.
McTrigger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem misses with a hook.
McTrigger shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but McTrigger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McTrigger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem throws a right hand that McTrigger ducks under and follows up with a left that McTrigger also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McTrigger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Overeem digs a good body shot into McTrigger's ribs.
Overeem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McTrigger.
McTrigger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch
and McTrigger counters with an outside leg kick.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overeem moves into the clinch.
McTrigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTrigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Overeem controls his hands.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger blocks an elbow strike from Overeem.
McTrigger stalling against the cage.
Overeem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like George McTrigger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McTrigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem misses with a few strikes there.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTrigger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Overeem misses with an uppercut.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTrigger feints and as Overeem raises his hands in defense, McTrigger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McTrigger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Overeem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McTrigger controls the pace.
Overeem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McTrigger has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Overeem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTrigger.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Overeem working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem wants to stand but McTrigger is controlling the position.
McTrigger tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
McTrigger is working hard here to advance position.
McTrigger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McTrigger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Overeem checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTrigger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George McTrigger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McTrigger shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick from Overeem lands but McTrigger takes it in his stride.
Overeem scores with the left hand. McTrigger knows he should have avoided that one.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overeem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from McTrigger. McTrigger gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem looks to land a right hand but McTrigger moved out of range.
McTrigger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overeem.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but McTrigger pushes him off.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTrigger at a distance.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but McTrigger avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Overeem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger taking a breather.
McTrigger avoids the elbow strike from Overeem, against the cage.
McTrigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as McTrigger controls the action.
McTrigger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but McTrigger avoids the damage to the body.
McTrigger avoids the elbow strike from Overeem, against the cage.
McTrigger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McTrigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTrigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
Overeem walks into a jab.
McTrigger misses with a body shot
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a leg kick but Overeem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTrigger sizes up Overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTrigger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem tries to clinch but McTrigger moves out of range.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTrigger's calf.
McTrigger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Overeem trying to control here.
McTrigger prevents Overeem from improving his position.
Overeem has one foot on McTrigger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTrigger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTrigger shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of McTrigger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McTrigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overeem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTrigger throws out the jab.
McTrigger tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overeem lands a left hand.
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 cut man is working on George McTrigger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Overeem tries to clinch but McTrigger moves out of range.
Overeem looks to land a left hand but McTrigger moved out of range nicely.
McTrigger needs to keep his hands up - Overeem had a free shot at his head there.
McTrigger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Overeem.
McTrigger is rocked!
McTrigger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh McTrigger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTrigger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTrigger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTrigger seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into McTrigger's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but McTrigger is just out of range.
McTrigger shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem throws a body punch but McTrigger moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Overeem blocks the leg kick.
Overeem clinches up with McTrigger and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overeem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Overeem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Overeem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Overeem throws an elbow but misses.
Overeem lands an elbow inside.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
McTrigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTrigger taking a breather.
George McTrigger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but McTrigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTrigger blocks an elbow strike.
McTrigger dodges an elbow strike from Overeem.
McTrigger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem lands an elbow just above McTrigger 's eye.
Overeem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but McTrigger is blocking nicely.
Overeem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of McTrigger's head.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but McTrigger blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but McTrigger avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Overeem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTrigger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTrigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McTrigger sprawling to the canvas! McTrigger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Overeem finish him?!
Overeem lands an uppercut, right on the button! McTrigger tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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