Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2015 14:07:41 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Mark Coleman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Coleman with punches
Coleman reels from the strikes.
Alistair seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Alistair followed by a hard jab
Mark Coleman stumbles back.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Coleman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Coleman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Alistair's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Coleman tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Coleman! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman 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 half guard over Coleman
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Mark Coleman's guard...
Alistair Overeem manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Mark Coleman...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair launches a barrage of elbows over Coleman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Coleman doesn't fight back!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair suddenly holds Mark Coleman's arm and tries an armbar!
Coleman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alistair Overeem!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Mark Coleman tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Mark Coleman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Alistair
Coleman 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!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Alistair
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alistair's ribs.
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Mark Coleman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Superb haymaker by Coleman
Alistair manages to move aside
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Coleman from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Coleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
that visibly pains Coleman.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alistair.
Mark Coleman's reflexes save him!
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Coleman receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mark Coleman goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alistair seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alistair Overeem circles around Coleman
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Coleman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman down... Coleman stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Coleman's jaw!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Coleman fakes a few punches and advance towards Alistair trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alistair pushes Mark Coleman and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alistair is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Coleman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alistair can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alistair Overeem and Coleman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crushing shot to Coleman's body! He's holding his side
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Coleman!
Coleman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Coleman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alistair Overeem closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Coleman.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman down... Coleman stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Coleman's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Coleman is with is back on the ground now.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Coleman
Alistair Overeem storms over Coleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Coleman's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Coleman laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner come in to congratulate him!
Coleman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Elbows) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Overeem dishes out a rather complete performance, but he took a good chunk of damage in the process. By the end of the fight, he recovered alright, having just had a between-round break, but he did not come out fully in tact - he took a bit of damage. Can he overcome it in round 2? Man I love these 1 night tournaments.
Mark Coleman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Coleman with punches
Coleman reels from the strikes.
Alistair seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Alistair followed by a hard jab
Mark Coleman stumbles back.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Coleman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Coleman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Alistair's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Coleman tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Coleman! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman 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 half guard over Coleman
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Mark Coleman's guard...
Alistair Overeem manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Mark Coleman...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair launches a barrage of elbows over Coleman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Coleman doesn't fight back!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Alistair suddenly holds Mark Coleman's arm and tries an armbar!
Coleman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alistair Overeem!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Alistair
Mark Coleman tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Mark Coleman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Alistair
Coleman 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!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Alistair
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Alistair Overeem
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman has found an opening in the defense of Alistair, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alistair's ribs.
Not a desiderable position that Alistair is in now. Mark Coleman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Superb haymaker by Coleman
Alistair manages to move aside
The two exchange wildly
Alistair is connecting with a few punches
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Coleman from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Coleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
that visibly pains Coleman.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alistair.
Mark Coleman's reflexes save him!
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Coleman receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mark Coleman goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alistair seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alistair Overeem circles around Coleman
Alistair wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alistair moves forward and holds Coleman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman down... Coleman stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Coleman's jaw!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Coleman fakes a few punches and advance towards Alistair trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alistair pushes Mark Coleman and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alistair is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Coleman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alistair can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alistair Overeem and Coleman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crushing shot to Coleman's body! He's holding his side
Alistair launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Coleman!
Coleman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Coleman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alistair Overeem closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Coleman.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman down... Coleman stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Coleman's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair tries to take Mark Coleman to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Coleman is with is back on the ground now.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Coleman
Alistair Overeem storms over Coleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alistair doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Coleman's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Coleman laid out on the mat! Alistair Overeem's corner come in to congratulate him!
Coleman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Elbows) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Overeem dishes out a rather complete performance, but he took a good chunk of damage in the process. By the end of the fight, he recovered alright, having just had a between-round break, but he did not come out fully in tact - he took a bit of damage. Can he overcome it in round 2? Man I love these 1 night tournaments.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!