Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2013 18:06:14 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Alistair Overeem tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Alistair to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans leans back...
Alistair eyes him warily.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Alistair quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Evans is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alistair's guard.
Alistair tries to fight back with his feet and Evans just needs another plan now.
Evans is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans steps back and allows Alistair to get back to his feet.
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Alistair Overeem is taking the best of the fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Alistair Overeem is taking the best of the fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Rashad Evans in closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He is not able to do it
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
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
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Alistair Overeem is in Evans open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alistair Overeem!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem swings...
hard impact to Evans's face!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Alistair's kick.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Alistair's face!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Rashad Evans tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alistair Overeem and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Alistair Overeem!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Alistair feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Alistair blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch to Rashad Evans ribs and the tries to trip him
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Alistair's moves on the ground.
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
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
Evans holds Alistair Overeem arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alistair Overeem!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Evans tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Rashad Evans sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rashad Evans and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Evans and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair Overeem throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A bad move from Rashad Evans
allows Alistair to land a solid head kick.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Evans staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Evans! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Evans staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Alistair!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. Alistair hammers Evans face and hooks Evans leg
Rashad Evans is on his back after that trip
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Evans doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair Overeem looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Alistair Overeem forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Alistair delivers a few accurate elbows!
Evans is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Alistair Overeem is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Alistair tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Evans! Alistair has one hook in and keeps working!
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Evans's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair delivers a few accurate elbows!
Evans is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That RNC from Alistair Overeem appears to be unbreakable
Evans manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Evans is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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 Left cheek
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 escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Alistair Overeem.
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Round 4
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You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Evans has to retreat
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair goes for a low kick..
Evans avoids the deadly blow.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Alistair Overeem!
Evans dodges!
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Brutal-looking high kick from Alistair Overeem!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right eye
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Evans has to retreat
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alistair Overeem tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans attempts a shoot
Alistair Overeem hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Evans hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Alistair Overeem has left Evans unconscious on the mat!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (High kick) at 1:55 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 27/43 (63%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 55/83 (66%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Rashad showed up for a while. Then he got sad, and went home. Then he got beat up (very badly) by Overeeem, who was not done fighting.
Rashad showed tough tough toughness, but the L is his to live with. And he earned it.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Alistair Overeem tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Alistair to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans leans back...
Alistair eyes him warily.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Alistair quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Evans is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alistair's guard.
Alistair tries to fight back with his feet and Evans just needs another plan now.
Evans is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans steps back and allows Alistair to get back to his feet.
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Alistair Overeem is taking the best of the fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Alistair Overeem is taking the best of the fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Rashad Evans in closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Evans is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He is not able to do it
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
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
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Alistair Overeem is in Evans open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alistair Overeem!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem swings...
hard impact to Evans's face!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Alistair's kick.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Alistair's face!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
Rashad Evans tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alistair Overeem and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Alistair Overeem!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Alistair feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Alistair blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch to Rashad Evans ribs and the tries to trip him
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Alistair's moves on the ground.
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
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
Evans holds Alistair Overeem arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alistair Overeem!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Evans tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Rashad Evans sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rashad Evans and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Evans and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair Overeem throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A bad move from Rashad Evans
allows Alistair to land a solid head kick.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Evans staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Alistair Overeem is punishing Evans! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Evans staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Alistair!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. Alistair hammers Evans face and hooks Evans leg
Rashad Evans is on his back after that trip
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Evans doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Evans
Alistair Overeem looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Alistair Overeem forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to close his guard around Alistair
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Evans
Alistair delivers a few accurate elbows!
Evans is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Alistair Overeem is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Alistair tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Evans! Alistair has one hook in and keeps working!
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Alistair gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Evans's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair delivers a few accurate elbows!
Evans is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That RNC from Alistair Overeem appears to be unbreakable
Evans manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Evans is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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 Left cheek
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 escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alistair is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Alistair Overeem.
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Round 4
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You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Evans has to retreat
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Alistair Overeem runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair goes for a low kick..
Evans avoids the deadly blow.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Alistair Overeem!
Evans dodges!
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Brutal-looking high kick from Alistair Overeem!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right eye
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem swings and Evans has to retreat
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alistair Overeem tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans attempts a shoot
Alistair Overeem hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Evans hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Alistair Overeem has left Evans unconscious on the mat!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (High kick) at 1:55 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 27/43 (63%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 55/83 (66%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Rashad showed up for a while. Then he got sad, and went home. Then he got beat up (very badly) by Overeeem, who was not done fighting.
Rashad showed tough tough toughness, but the L is his to live with. And he earned it.