Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:26:49 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair Overeem launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alistair Overeem sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alistair leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Evans moves backwards and circles around Alistair Overeem.
Alistair moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans struggles a bit before breaking Alistair's attemp of grappling
Rashad Evans paws at Alistair.
Alistair answers with solid punches!
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Alistair shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Evans's face.
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Alistair doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Evans's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Here comes Alistair Overeem with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Evans leads with a punch
Alistair Overeem avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Alistair blocks.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Evans with uppercuts!
Evans is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Evans is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair Overeem doesn't let Rashad Evans get in on his legs.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair doesn't let Evans get in on his legs.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Alistair Overeem is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alistair tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alistair can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair goes for an armbar!
Evans's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Armbar from Alistair Overeem appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Alistair Overeem, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alistair.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alistair seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair Overeem pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem circles to get the center of the cage
Alistair Overeem and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alistair moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Evans
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Evans's face.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evans lose his balance and falls to the mat
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He succeeds!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem looks to pass to mount...
Alistair slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is bleeding and bruised after the punishement he's received!
What a mess.
Dan Miragliotta stops the fight.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Stoppage - damage) at 3:09 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/19 (74%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 152 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 152 s
Shocked at how dominating Overeem was in this one. Overeem has low stamina, but Rashad had lower health. So after the initial super-onslaught, if Rashad had more health, he might have been able to survive long enough for Overeem to gas himself, causing a dramatic turn of events. But that never happened. He did nothing and lost miserably.
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair Overeem launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alistair Overeem sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alistair leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Evans moves backwards and circles around Alistair Overeem.
Alistair moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans struggles a bit before breaking Alistair's attemp of grappling
Rashad Evans paws at Alistair.
Alistair answers with solid punches!
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Alistair shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Evans's face.
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Alistair doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Evans's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Here comes Alistair Overeem with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Evans leads with a punch
Alistair Overeem avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rashad Evans pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Alistair blocks.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Evans with uppercuts!
Evans is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Evans is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair Overeem doesn't let Rashad Evans get in on his legs.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair doesn't let Evans get in on his legs.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Alistair catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Alistair Overeem is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alistair tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Evans
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alistair can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair goes for an armbar!
Evans's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Armbar from Alistair Overeem appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Alistair Overeem, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alistair.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alistair seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair Overeem pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem circles to get the center of the cage
Alistair Overeem and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alistair moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Evans
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Evans's face.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evans lose his balance and falls to the mat
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He succeeds!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem looks to pass to mount...
Alistair slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alistair Overeem a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is bleeding and bruised after the punishement he's received!
What a mess.
Dan Miragliotta stops the fight.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Stoppage - damage) at 3:09 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/19 (74%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 152 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 152 s
Shocked at how dominating Overeem was in this one. Overeem has low stamina, but Rashad had lower health. So after the initial super-onslaught, if Rashad had more health, he might have been able to survive long enough for Overeem to gas himself, causing a dramatic turn of events. But that never happened. He did nothing and lost miserably.