Post by The Sandmen on Sept 30, 2019 6:23:21 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Cain Velasquez is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Middle kick from Alistair.
Velasquez receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alistair fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez jabs at Alistair
to no visible effect.
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Velasquez blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Alistair Overeem keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair suddenly holds Cain Velasquez's arm and tries an armbar!
Velasquez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alistair Overeem!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alistair.
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Velasquez misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Velasquez tries to grapple
Alistair moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Low kick by Cain Velasquez to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Velasquez misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Alistair in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes Cain Velasquez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Velasquez tries to block Alistair Overeem punches...
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Alistair trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alistair Overeem lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Alistair Overeem
misses its target.
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Velasquez.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
Alistair is not making himself an easy target.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alistair is grappling.
Bad idea! Cain Velasquez lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Alistair's head!
The punches go wide.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
Alistair shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Alistair's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Alistair Overeem's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Right eye
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Alistair Overeem's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Velasquez blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from Alistair Overeem that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Velasquez's stops that one with his face! How is Velasquez standing?!
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
Velasquez shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez and Alistair are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair launches a furious hook!
Velasquez ducks under and pushes Alistair Overeem creating some space.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair Overeem blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Cain Velasquez moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alistair blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Velasquez's guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alistair ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
rocks Velasquez!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Cain Velasquez blocks
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez gets hold of a leg and trips Alistair to the mat!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Velasquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Alistair is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair struggles on the ground and tries to break Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alistair Overeem is in Velasquez open guard now
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Alistair launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cain Velasquez is not able to stop Velasquez ground skills and Alistair Overeem moves to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Velasquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Alistair Overeem
glances off Velasquez's arms.
Alistair Overeem's mind is definitely in the fight, Velasquez just got nailed! Alistair Overeem saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez avoids a dangerous strike from Alistair
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alistair leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Alistair's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cain Velasquez! That one hits Cain Velasquez cheek like a hammer!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cain Velasquez! That one hits Cain Velasquez left cheek like a hammer!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alistair Overeem, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/20 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1110 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 66/115 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
For 5 rounds, this was the story.
Overeem comes out strong, does some damage, and takes control
Cain says, "NAH, BRO!", does a few hurricanranas, gets the takedown, then GnPs Overeem and takes the round from him.
Round ends.
Repeat.
Good fight though.
Cain Velasquez is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Middle kick from Alistair.
Velasquez receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alistair fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez jabs at Alistair
to no visible effect.
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Velasquez blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Alistair Overeem keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair suddenly holds Cain Velasquez's arm and tries an armbar!
Velasquez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alistair Overeem!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alistair.
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Velasquez misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Velasquez tries to grapple
Alistair moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Low kick by Cain Velasquez to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Velasquez misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Alistair in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes Cain Velasquez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Velasquez tries to block Alistair Overeem punches...
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Alistair trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alistair Overeem lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Alistair Overeem
misses its target.
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Velasquez.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
Alistair is not making himself an easy target.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alistair is grappling.
Bad idea! Cain Velasquez lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Alistair's head!
The punches go wide.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
Alistair shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Alistair's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Alistair Overeem's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Right eye
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Alistair Overeem's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Velasquez blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from Alistair Overeem that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Velasquez's stops that one with his face! How is Velasquez standing?!
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
Velasquez shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez and Alistair are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair launches a furious hook!
Velasquez ducks under and pushes Alistair Overeem creating some space.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair Overeem blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Cain Velasquez moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alistair blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Velasquez's guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alistair ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
rocks Velasquez!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Cain Velasquez blocks
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez gets hold of a leg and trips Alistair to the mat!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Velasquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Alistair is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair struggles on the ground and tries to break Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alistair Overeem is in Velasquez open guard now
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Velasquez
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Velasquez
Alistair launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cain Velasquez is not able to stop Velasquez ground skills and Alistair Overeem moves to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Velasquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Alistair Overeem
glances off Velasquez's arms.
Alistair Overeem's mind is definitely in the fight, Velasquez just got nailed! Alistair Overeem saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez avoids a dangerous strike from Alistair
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Alistair
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alistair leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Alistair
Velasquez is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Alistair's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cain Velasquez! That one hits Cain Velasquez cheek like a hammer!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cain Velasquez! That one hits Cain Velasquez left cheek like a hammer!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alistair Overeem, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/20 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1110 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 66/115 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
For 5 rounds, this was the story.
Overeem comes out strong, does some damage, and takes control
Cain says, "NAH, BRO!", does a few hurricanranas, gets the takedown, then GnPs Overeem and takes the round from him.
Round ends.
Repeat.
Good fight though.