Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2012 14:59:53 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Rampage move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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.
Rampage tries to take Alistair Overeem down... Alistair stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alistair's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Quinton Jackson's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rampage hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair charge towards Quinton Jackson with a flying knee
Quinton Jackson got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Rampage tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Quinton Jackson is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rampage ducks under.
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.
Alistair Overeem was tooling Quinton Jackson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Quinton Jackson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Alistair Overeem seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Alistair pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Alistair with uppercuts!
Alistair is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Alistair is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
Quinton Jackson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Quinton Jackson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rampage moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Alistair.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Rampage
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
Quinton Jackson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rampage moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Lightning fast low kick from Alistair!
Rampage blocks that kick with his leg.
Alistair misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alistair's chin
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Alistair's chin with an uppercut while Alistair lands some great crosses.
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and launches himself over Alistair!
Nice move by Rampage who clinches and pushes Alistair against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Quinton Jackson
surprises Alistair!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rampage's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some nice shots from Quinton Jackson
that stun Alistair.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Alistair's head!
Alistair slips the punch.
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.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Rampage's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Alistair Overeem launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rampage stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Alistair cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alistair stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Quinton Jackson is coming in again!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair has a small cut in his Left eye
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Rampage, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rampage's ribs.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Rampage stumbles backwards after that one!
Rampage ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Quinton Jackson!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
Alistair is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Rampage's thigh
Rampage is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alistair's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Quinton Jackson pushes Alistair Overeem down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Alistair's face!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Quinton Jackson storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair Overeem blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alistair! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair with one hook in
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alistair's face
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Alistair
Quinton Jackson pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Alistair doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Alistair
Rampage tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alistair from the side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Quinton Jackson looks to pass to mount...
Rampage slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair has a small cut in his Forehead
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alistair Overeem.
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Round 3
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Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alistair with a double overhooks!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rampage wants nothing of that and pushes Alistair.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alistair has a small cut in his Forehead
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair throws a low kick
Quinton Jackson blocks.
Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
Good shot! Alistair has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pulverizing punch to Alistair's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
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 struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alistair's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Quinton Jackson.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Alistair follows Quinton Jackson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alistair needs to stop playing Quinton Jackson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Rampage steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Quinton Jackson is opening up on Alistair and raining down combinations!
Alistair's corner looks worried!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Rampage shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Rampage struggles and protects himself.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson 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 Quinton Jackson
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rampage with uppercuts!
Nothing that Rampage must fear as he blocks nicely
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rampage blocks that. He made it look easy!
Incredible haymaker from Quinton Jackson!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
Alistair's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alistair has a small cut in his Right eye
Rampage moves to shoot
Alistair misses a knee.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rampage is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Rampage has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Alistair's face.
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Round 4
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Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
Alistair seems staggered and Quinton Jackson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alistair has a small cut in his Mouth
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage 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.
Brutal knees to Rampage's face, followed by knees to the body from Alistair Overeem!
Rampage doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Quinton Jackson!
Alistair is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Alistair seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Rampage tries to take Alistair Overeem down... Alistair stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alistair's jaw!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal knees to Rampage's face, followed by knees to the body from Alistair Overeem!
Rampage doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alistair's chin! That stops Alistair in his tracks!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Left eye
Alistair Overeem seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
An overhand right from Alistair Overeem that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rampage moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Quinton Jackson caliber.
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alistair's chin! That stops Alistair in his tracks!
Alistair hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Quinton Jackson has left Alistair unconscious! What a finish by Quinton Jackson!
Alistair's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 5/21 (24%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 13/43 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 165 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 48/62 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 216 s
A beauty of a back and forth bloodbath! The end result, though, was Rampage releasing the Ramp all over the Reem. A very, very even first round was quickly erased by a Rampage round 2, and 3. But Overeem was TOUGH and would not die. Rampage put everything he had into round 4 and came out with the KO. Beauty brawl.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Rampage move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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.
Rampage tries to take Alistair Overeem down... Alistair stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alistair's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Quinton Jackson's ribs shows the damage! Alistair Overeem is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rampage hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair charge towards Quinton Jackson with a flying knee
Quinton Jackson got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Rampage tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Quinton Jackson is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rampage ducks under.
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.
Alistair Overeem was tooling Quinton Jackson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Quinton Jackson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Alistair Overeem seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Alistair pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Alistair with uppercuts!
Alistair is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Alistair is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Alistair who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
Quinton Jackson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair circles out and slips free of Quinton Jackson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rampage moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Alistair.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Rampage
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
Quinton Jackson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rampage moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Lightning fast low kick from Alistair!
Rampage blocks that kick with his leg.
Alistair misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alistair's chin
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Alistair's chin with an uppercut while Alistair lands some great crosses.
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and launches himself over Alistair!
Nice move by Rampage who clinches and pushes Alistair against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Quinton Jackson
surprises Alistair!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rampage's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some nice shots from Quinton Jackson
that stun Alistair.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Alistair's head!
Alistair slips the punch.
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.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Rampage's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Alistair Overeem launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rampage stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Alistair cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alistair stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Quinton Jackson is coming in again!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair has a small cut in his Left eye
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Rampage, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rampage's ribs.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Rampage stumbles backwards after that one!
Rampage ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Quinton Jackson!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
Alistair is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Rampage's thigh
Rampage is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alistair's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Quinton Jackson pushes Alistair Overeem down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Alistair's face!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Quinton Jackson storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair Overeem blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alistair! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair with one hook in
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alistair's face
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Alistair
Quinton Jackson pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Alistair doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Alistair
Rampage tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alistair from the side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Quinton Jackson looks to pass to mount...
Rampage slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alistair has a small cut in his Forehead
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alistair Overeem.
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Round 3
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Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alistair with a double overhooks!
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rampage wants nothing of that and pushes Alistair.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alistair has a small cut in his Forehead
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair throws a low kick
Quinton Jackson blocks.
Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
Good shot! Alistair has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pulverizing punch to Alistair's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
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 struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alistair's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Quinton Jackson.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Alistair follows Quinton Jackson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alistair needs to stop playing Quinton Jackson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Rampage steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Quinton Jackson is opening up on Alistair and raining down combinations!
Alistair's corner looks worried!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alistair Overeem seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Rampage shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Rampage struggles and protects himself.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson 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 Quinton Jackson
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rampage with uppercuts!
Nothing that Rampage must fear as he blocks nicely
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rampage blocks that. He made it look easy!
Incredible haymaker from Quinton Jackson!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
Alistair's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alistair has a small cut in his Right eye
Rampage moves to shoot
Alistair misses a knee.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rampage is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Alistair's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alistair doesn't fight back!
Alistair's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Rampage has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Alistair's face.
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Round 4
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Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Alistair Overeem wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
Alistair seems staggered and Quinton Jackson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alistair has a small cut in his Mouth
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage 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.
Brutal knees to Rampage's face, followed by knees to the body from Alistair Overeem!
Rampage doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Quinton Jackson!
Alistair is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Alistair seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Rampage wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Alistair's blood making stains in the mat.
Rampage tries to take Alistair Overeem down... Alistair stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alistair's jaw!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair Overeem's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal knees to Rampage's face, followed by knees to the body from Alistair Overeem!
Rampage doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alistair's chin! That stops Alistair in his tracks!
Alistair's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Left eye
Alistair Overeem seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Alistair Overeem continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
An overhand right from Alistair Overeem that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rampage moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Quinton Jackson caliber.
Alistair Overeem is a bloody mess!
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alistair's chin! That stops Alistair in his tracks!
Alistair hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Quinton Jackson has left Alistair unconscious! What a finish by Quinton Jackson!
Alistair's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 5/21 (24%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 13/43 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 165 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 48/62 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 216 s
A beauty of a back and forth bloodbath! The end result, though, was Rampage releasing the Ramp all over the Reem. A very, very even first round was quickly erased by a Rampage round 2, and 3. But Overeem was TOUGH and would not die. Rampage put everything he had into round 4 and came out with the KO. Beauty brawl.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!