Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2013 18:29:42 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alistair Overeem and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
That hits Alistair Overeem's ankle
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Alistair easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alistair Overeem work his BJJ game.
Alistair measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alistair's face with those brutal elbows! Alistair needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alistair's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Shogun steps forward
Alistair Overeem catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Alistair is swinging for the fences!
Shogun backpedals and creates space. Alistair Overeem is asking him if he is going to fight!
Alistair throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alistair Overeem takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alistair moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shogun's thigh!
Shogun hyper-extended his leg
Tremendous strikes from Alistair!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Alistair.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair Overeem chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
Shogun goes to the body...
his punches graze Alistair's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Alistair Overeem with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alistair dodges that
Shogun misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alistair Overeem.
The cutman is working on Shogun's face.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua 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.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Shogun has to retreat
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Alistair with punches
Alistair avoids getting cornered.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Shogun staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Shogun laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner come in to congratulate him!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 53 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 70 s
Strong back and forth exchanges. Then Overeem took over and Over-ate Rua.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alistair Overeem and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
That hits Alistair Overeem's ankle
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Alistair easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alistair Overeem work his BJJ game.
Alistair measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alistair misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alistair's face with those brutal elbows! Alistair needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alistair's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Shogun steps forward
Alistair Overeem catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Alistair is swinging for the fences!
Shogun backpedals and creates space. Alistair Overeem is asking him if he is going to fight!
Alistair throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alistair Overeem takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alistair moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shogun's thigh!
Shogun hyper-extended his leg
Tremendous strikes from Alistair!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Alistair.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair Overeem chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
Shogun goes to the body...
his punches graze Alistair's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Alistair Overeem with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alistair dodges that
Shogun misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alistair Overeem.
The cutman is working on Shogun's face.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua 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.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Shogun has to retreat
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Alistair with punches
Alistair avoids getting cornered.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Shogun staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Shogun laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner come in to congratulate him!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 53 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 70 s
Strong back and forth exchanges. Then Overeem took over and Over-ate Rua.