Post by The Sandmen on Oct 31, 2012 9:01:00 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Alistair Overeem doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miocic is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Stipe Miocic tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair won't budge, forcing Miocic to pull guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Miocic
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair breaks the closed guard of Stipe Miocic and moves to half guard
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Miocic
Alistair launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stipe Miocic is not able to stop Miocic ground skills and Alistair Overeem moves to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic 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 side mount over Stipe Miocic
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Stipe Miocic gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alistair sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alistair goes for an armbar!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock and pushes away Alistair Overeem, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts Alistair in a world of hurt!
Alistair's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem charges at Miocic throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Miocic is rocked!
Alistair Overeem circles around Miocic
Miocic moves to shoot
but Alistair Overeem delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Miocic's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Mouth
Alistair Overeem paws at Miocic.
Miocic swings ineffectively.
Alistair Overeem and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
A left hook from Alistair
falls short.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
A left hook from Miocic
falls short.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Right cheek
Alistair launches a furious hook!
That hits Miocic's chin like a wrecking ball! Miocic loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic 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 Alistair's moves.
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Miocic is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miocic may be in trouble!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Incredible high kick!
Miocic is worried!
Miocic ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Miocic staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair Overeem circles around Miocic
Miocic follows Alistair Overeem
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miocic needs to stop playing Alistair Overeem's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miocic's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Alistair moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Miocic's body! He's holding his side
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Stipe Miocic who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Miocic! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Miocic laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Miocic can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Miocic has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 4:59 Round 1
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 18/30 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 74 s
Wow, okay the result here was what we all expected, but Miocic did A LOT better than I thought he would. Overeem was in danger several times, and absorbed a lot of damage. Good slugfest.
Alistair Overeem doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miocic is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Stipe Miocic tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair won't budge, forcing Miocic to pull guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Miocic
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair breaks the closed guard of Stipe Miocic and moves to half guard
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Miocic
Alistair launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stipe Miocic is not able to stop Miocic ground skills and Alistair Overeem moves to side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic 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 side mount over Stipe Miocic
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Stipe Miocic gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alistair sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alistair goes for an armbar!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock and pushes away Alistair Overeem, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts Alistair in a world of hurt!
Alistair's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem charges at Miocic throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Miocic is rocked!
Alistair Overeem circles around Miocic
Miocic moves to shoot
but Alistair Overeem delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Miocic's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Mouth
Alistair Overeem paws at Miocic.
Miocic swings ineffectively.
Alistair Overeem and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
A left hook from Alistair
falls short.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
A left hook from Miocic
falls short.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Right cheek
Alistair launches a furious hook!
That hits Miocic's chin like a wrecking ball! Miocic loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic 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 Alistair's moves.
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Miocic is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miocic may be in trouble!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Incredible high kick!
Miocic is worried!
Miocic ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Miocic staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair Overeem circles around Miocic
Miocic follows Alistair Overeem
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miocic needs to stop playing Alistair Overeem's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miocic's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Alistair moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Miocic's body! He's holding his side
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Stipe Miocic who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Miocic! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Miocic laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Miocic can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Miocic has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 4:59 Round 1
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 18/30 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 74 s
Wow, okay the result here was what we all expected, but Miocic did A LOT better than I thought he would. Overeem was in danger several times, and absorbed a lot of damage. Good slugfest.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!