Post by The Sandmen on Mar 6, 2012 13:56:12 GMT -5
Fedor enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Fedor Emelianenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Alistair Overeem looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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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Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair Overeem touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair pushes off of Fedor Emelianenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fedor stumbles backwards but Alistair Overeem chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Fedor Emelianenko's ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes off of Fedor Emelianenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fedor holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Alistair Overeem to the ground from the clinch...
Alistair shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big uppercut
Alistair Overeem is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair charge towards Fedor Emelianenko with a flying knee
Fedor Emelianenko got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem steps back and allows Fedor to get back to his feet.
Fedor climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alistair Overeem paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Fedor
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Alistair towards Fedor Emelianenko's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Fedor got to be more careful now
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alistair is wobbling!
Nice punch by Fedor Emelianenko
that nearly tags Alistair.
Alistair Overeem paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
Fedor misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor pushes off of Alistair Overeem and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Alistair stumbles backwards but Fedor Emelianenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alistair moves backwards and circles around Fedor Emelianenko.
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Alistair wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Fedor 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Fedor Emelianenko down... Fedor stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fedor's jaw!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Fedor into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Superb haymaker by Fedor
Alistair manages to move aside
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Alistair
that lands on Fedor's face like a cannon ball!
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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Fedor stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Fedor is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fedor staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Fedor Emelianenko is standing now.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots and grab one of Alistair Overeem's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Alistair Overeem sprawls and remain on his feet
Alistair Overeem pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem circles to get the center of the cage
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Superb haymaker by Fedor
Alistair manages to move aside
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
High kick from Alistair Overeem!
Fedor seems to be done!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Chin
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fedor staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Fedor Emelianenko who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Fedor! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Fedor hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Alistair Overeem knocks Fedor out cold in a stunning fashion!
Fedor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 1:43 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/21 (5%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/18 (22%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/21 (48%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Nice effort tonight from Fedor Emelianenko who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Alistair Overeem. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
I only can thank Alistair Overeem and Fedor Emelianenko for an unforgettable fight!
Fedor Emelianenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Alistair Overeem looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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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Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair Overeem touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair pushes off of Fedor Emelianenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fedor stumbles backwards but Alistair Overeem chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Fedor Emelianenko's ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes off of Fedor Emelianenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fedor holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Alistair Overeem to the ground from the clinch...
Alistair shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big uppercut
Alistair Overeem is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair charge towards Fedor Emelianenko with a flying knee
Fedor Emelianenko got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem steps back and allows Fedor to get back to his feet.
Fedor climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alistair Overeem paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Fedor
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Alistair towards Fedor Emelianenko's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Fedor got to be more careful now
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alistair is wobbling!
Nice punch by Fedor Emelianenko
that nearly tags Alistair.
Alistair Overeem paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
Fedor misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor pushes off of Alistair Overeem and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Alistair stumbles backwards but Fedor Emelianenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alistair moves backwards and circles around Fedor Emelianenko.
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Alistair wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Fedor 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Fedor Emelianenko down... Fedor stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fedor's jaw!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Fedor into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Superb haymaker by Fedor
Alistair manages to move aside
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Alistair
that lands on Fedor's face like a cannon ball!
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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Fedor stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Fedor is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fedor staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Fedor Emelianenko is standing now.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots and grab one of Alistair Overeem's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Alistair Overeem sprawls and remain on his feet
Alistair Overeem pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem circles to get the center of the cage
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Superb haymaker by Fedor
Alistair manages to move aside
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
High kick from Alistair Overeem!
Fedor seems to be done!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Chin
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fedor staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Fedor Emelianenko who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Fedor! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Fedor hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Alistair Overeem knocks Fedor out cold in a stunning fashion!
Fedor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 1:43 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/21 (5%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/18 (22%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/21 (48%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Nice effort tonight from Fedor Emelianenko who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Alistair Overeem. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
I only can thank Alistair Overeem and Fedor Emelianenko for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!