Post by The Sandmen on Nov 10, 2016 9:15:39 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson vs. Alistair Overeem
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
Alistair Overeem glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rumble and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair Overeem leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rumble
Alistair shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Rumble's face while in the clinch!
Rumble can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Rumble forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Anthony Johnson's ribs!
Rumble struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
Rumble has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
That one almost breaks Rumble's chin! He is knocked down!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Anthony Johnson to stand up.
Rumble climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Alistair is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rumble.
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A furious flurry of punches from Alistair Overeem
puts Rumble in a world of hurt!
Rumble's Mouth is beginning to swell
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.
Rumble is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alistair Overeem's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
Anthony Johnson is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Rumble! It would have finished this fight.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Several good body shots
land on Alistair.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair moves backwards and gestures for Anthony Johnson to stand up.
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Alistair
that lands on Rumble's face like a cannon ball!
Rumble's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Anthony Johnson
whizzes past Alistair.
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Alistair's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rumble has a small cut in his Chin
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Alistair Overeem!
You can see Anthony Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
Rumble's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A wicked punch by Anthony Johnson
rocks Alistair!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem tries a high kick!
Rumble was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rumble has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Alistair ribs hard
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem chases Rumble and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rumble steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Rumble staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Rumble is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Anthony Johnson is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Rumble staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Rumble was not ready to fight a fighter of Alistair Overeem caliber.
Anthony Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rumble climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Johnson looks rattled! Alistair Overeem sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anthony Johnson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Alistair Overeem has left Rumble laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 3:23 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 21/26 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
This was a really exciting fight. Overeem destroyed early, but Rumble came back really hard and fast in the second, beating Overeem into the red. With both men near-dead, Overeem dug deeper and got shit done. Big win for him.
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
Alistair Overeem glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Rumble and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair Overeem leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rumble
Alistair shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Rumble's face while in the clinch!
Rumble can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Rumble forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair launches a few hard punches to Anthony Johnson's ribs!
Rumble struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
Rumble has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
That one almost breaks Rumble's chin! He is knocked down!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alistair Overeem creates space and allows Anthony Johnson to stand up.
Rumble climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alistair Overeem's punches
Alistair is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rumble.
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alistair Overeem can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A furious flurry of punches from Alistair Overeem
puts Rumble in a world of hurt!
Rumble's Mouth is beginning to swell
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.
Rumble is launching some bone breaking punches to Alistair's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alistair Overeem's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
Anthony Johnson is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Rumble! It would have finished this fight.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alistair from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Mouth
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Several good body shots
land on Alistair.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair moves backwards and gestures for Anthony Johnson to stand up.
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Alistair
that lands on Rumble's face like a cannon ball!
Rumble's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Anthony Johnson
whizzes past Alistair.
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Alistair's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair Overeem and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rumble has a small cut in his Chin
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Alistair Overeem!
You can see Anthony Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
Rumble's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A wicked punch by Anthony Johnson
rocks Alistair!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem tries a high kick!
Rumble was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rumble has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Alistair ribs hard
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem chases Rumble and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rumble steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Rumble staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble stumbles backwards staggered and Alistair Overeem launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Rumble is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Alistair Overeem Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Anthony Johnson is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Rumble staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair launches a kick to Rumble's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Rumble was not ready to fight a fighter of Alistair Overeem caliber.
Anthony Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Rumble tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rumble climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair Overeem jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Rumble seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rumble doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Johnson looks rattled! Alistair Overeem sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anthony Johnson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Alistair Overeem has left Rumble laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches) at 3:23 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 21/26 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
This was a really exciting fight. Overeem destroyed early, but Rumble came back really hard and fast in the second, beating Overeem into the red. With both men near-dead, Overeem dug deeper and got shit done. Big win for him.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!