Arlovski vs. Overeem

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Heavyweight Championship

Andrei Arlovski raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Alistair while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!


Andrei Arlovski's mind is definitely in the fight, Alistair just got nailed! Andrei Arlovski saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alistair is going to have a headache after this one.


Superb haymaker by Arlovski
that lands on Alistair's face like a cannon ball!
Alistair's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth


Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.


Alistair Overeem throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.


Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Andrei Arlovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.


Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big hook
Alistair Overeem steps backwards and avoids that hook!


Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Alistair blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Alistair Overeem
just misses Arlovski.


Alistair Overeem and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.


Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Alistair Overeem is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alistair's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!


Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Alistair ducks under...


The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
puts Alistair in a world of hurt!


Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!


Alistair tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Arlovski moves backwards and circles around Alistair Overeem.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Alistair.


The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Andrei Arlovski's ribs!
Arlovski struggles and protects himself.
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski circles out and slips free of Alistair Overeem's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.


The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.


Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Alistair staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell


Andrei Arlovski charges at Alistair throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Alistair is rocked!
Alistair has a small cut in his Chin


Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alistair stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Andrei Arlovski is coming in again!


Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alistair blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alistair Overeem's cheek! Alistair stumbles and the falls to the mat!


The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!


The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair hyper-extended his left leg


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
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 Arlovski's moves.


Arlovski is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Alistair's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Arlovski is the winner of this round.



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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Alistair is going to have a big headache after that blow!


Alistair Overeem wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...


Andrei Arlovski was tooling Alistair Overeem for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alistair Overeem lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Arlovski launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!


A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Arlovski.
Alistair misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alistair's face
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth


Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski avoids getting cornered.


The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alistair
this is getting worse and worse for Alistair
Alistair's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Mouth


You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem throws a combo
Andrei Arlovski ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Alistair swings again, only to get countered once more! Alistair is looking bad here!
Alistair's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Mouth


The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage


The fighters are clinching.
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
One, two, three! Alistair doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Arlovski blocks and then pushes away Alistair Overeem!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alistair from the ground!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell


Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Alistair is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Alistair's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!


Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Alistair and raining down combinations!
Alistair's corner looks worried!
Alistair's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth


Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair moves to shoot
but Andrei Arlovski delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Alistair's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Alistair is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left Alistair staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!


Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Andrei Arlovski!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!


Arlovski pushes Alistair Overeem and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Alistair Overeem for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alistair Overeem lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alistair's ribs!
Alistair Overeem may have a broken rib. It's painful to see him losing this way.

Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 3:00 Round 2

Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 54/71 (76%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 10025,13
Clinch Damage 371,25
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 13/40 (32%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 363,83
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 64 s

Andrei Arlovski defends the Heavyweight title!

Overeem is just like IRL. He is either excellent and amazing to watch. Or he performs like sopping wet bum wipes. This was the latter.