Post by The Sandmen on Dec 27, 2013 15:37:49 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Arlovski while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Arlovski looks to be in very good shape.
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Alistair Overeem with a right hand.
Great hook by Andrei Arlovski! Alistair Overeem is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 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
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Alistair Overeem to stand up.
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski grapple with Alistair Overeem and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Alistair won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Alistair
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Alistair to try and defend better.
Arlovski pushes Alistair Overeem and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alistair Overeem and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Arlovski has a small cut in his Left cheek
Arlovski is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Arlovski launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
A left hook from Alistair
grazes the chin of Arlovski.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Andrei Arlovski's cheek! Arlovski stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem steps back and allows Arlovski to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alistair Overeem. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Alistair Overeem pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alistair jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Alistair Overeem is able to get half guard here.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Alistair Overeem has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Arlovski, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Arlovski's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Arlovski's Chin is beginning to swell
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Arlovski's head
Those punches are hitting! Arlovski covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
One, two, three! Alistair doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Arlovski's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Arlovski to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Arlovski.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Knees) at 1:21 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 143 s
That'll do it.
Ferocious staredown by Arlovski while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alistair and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Arlovski looks to be in very good shape.
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Alistair Overeem with a right hand.
Great hook by Andrei Arlovski! Alistair Overeem is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 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
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Alistair Overeem to stand up.
Alistair Overeem is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski grapple with Alistair Overeem and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Alistair won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Alistair
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Alistair to try and defend better.
Arlovski pushes Alistair Overeem and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alistair Overeem and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Arlovski has a small cut in his Left cheek
Arlovski is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Arlovski launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
A left hook from Alistair
grazes the chin of Arlovski.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Andrei Arlovski's cheek! Arlovski stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem steps back and allows Arlovski to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alistair Overeem. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Arlovski
Alistair Overeem pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alistair jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Alistair Overeem is able to get half guard here.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Alistair Overeem has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Arlovski, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Arlovski's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Arlovski's Chin is beginning to swell
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Arlovski's head
Those punches are hitting! Arlovski covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
One, two, three! Alistair doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Arlovski's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Arlovski to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Arlovski.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Knees) at 1:21 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 143 s
That'll do it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!