Post by The Sandman on Aug 5, 2022 23:34:21 GMT -5
Darth Bader enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by Darth Bader while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Alistair Overeem is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Ryan Bader comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Ryan Bader
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Blocked by Alistair.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Bader breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
Alistair shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Alistair won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem creates enough space to control Ryan Bader's leg.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Darth Bader pushes Alistair Overeem and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alistair moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Bader looks to counter!
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alistair's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader is cooling the fight on the ground
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to show some ground skills
Darth Bader uses his strength to keep Darth Bader at a disadvantage
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Darth Bader blocks them effectively.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Darth Bader struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader is in Alistair open guard now
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground
Darth Bader cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Darth Bader is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader rolls him over and takes his back!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alistair! Darth Bader has one hook in and keeps working!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 2
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Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ryan Bader pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair stumbles backwards and Ryan Bader circles to get the center of the cage
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Darth Bader pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Middle kick from Alistair.
Darth Bader receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader paws at Alistair.
Alistair swings ineffectively.
Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Ryan Bader caliber.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader hovers above Alistair
Good punches to Alistair's body.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is getting frustrated here.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Ryan Bader in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Darth Bader blocks them effectively.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Bader uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Alistair time to recover... 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair launches a kick
but Ryan Bader avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ryan Bader takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from Darth Bader
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Darth Bader follows Alistair Overeem
Alistair fakes a move.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Darth Bader can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Darth Bader.
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Round 3
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Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Alistair Overeem
are blocked by Darth Bader.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Darth Bader blocks.
Ryan Bader attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Darth Bader.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ryan Bader creates enough space to control Alistair Overeem's leg.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Darth Bader
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Darth Bader ducks under...
Darth Bader and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Ryan Bader
glances off Alistair.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
gets deflected.
Ryan Bader is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Alistair only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Nice beating Alistair Overeem has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair goes to the body...
his punches graze Darth Bader's arm.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
Darth Bader blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Alistair Overeem efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Bader uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alistair is covering himself! Darth Bader tries to force the situation and Alistair clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has given his back to Ryan Bader who is trying to get one hook in!
Ryan Bader has one hook in!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with one hook in
Darth Bader has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alistair.
Nicely done! Darth Bader now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
Darth Bader tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alistair!
Darth Bader has one of his arm over Alistair Overeem's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
Alistair is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Darth Bader tries to use some of his tricky moves but Darth Bader's is smart enough to counter him.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
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 Darth Bader's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Bader fires an unorthodox punch to Alistair's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Alistair seems staggered and Ryan Bader runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Alistair.
The kick just misses.
Ryan Bader tries a hook to the body
and hits Alistair's ribs hard
Darth Bader 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 Darth Bader.
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
Darth Bader blocks those punches
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader suddenly holds Alistair Overeem's arm and tries an armbar!
Alistair struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Alistair almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Ryan Bader by Submission (Armbar) at 4:42 Round 4
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Bader started the fight by beating up Overeem. Then every time Overeem tried to fight his way back into the fight, Bader beat him up some more, putting him back in his place. Finally, Overeem said "Fuck this!" and just gave up.
Ferocious staredown by Darth Bader while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Alistair Overeem is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Ryan Bader comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Ryan Bader
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Blocked by Alistair.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Bader breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
Alistair shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Alistair won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem creates enough space to control Ryan Bader's leg.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Darth Bader pushes Alistair Overeem and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alistair moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Bader looks to counter!
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alistair's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader is cooling the fight on the ground
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to show some ground skills
Darth Bader uses his strength to keep Darth Bader at a disadvantage
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Darth Bader blocks them effectively.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Darth Bader struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader is in Alistair open guard now
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground
Darth Bader cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Darth Bader is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader rolls him over and takes his back!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alistair! Darth Bader has one hook in and keeps working!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 2
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Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ryan Bader pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair stumbles backwards and Ryan Bader circles to get the center of the cage
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Darth Bader pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Middle kick from Alistair.
Darth Bader receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader paws at Alistair.
Alistair swings ineffectively.
Terrible one sided match... Alistair was not ready to fight a fighter of Ryan Bader caliber.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader hovers above Alistair
Good punches to Alistair's body.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is getting frustrated here.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Ryan Bader in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Darth Bader blocks them effectively.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Bader uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Alistair's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Alistair time to recover... 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair launches a kick
but Ryan Bader avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ryan Bader takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from Darth Bader
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Darth Bader follows Alistair Overeem
Alistair fakes a move.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Ryan Bader manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Darth Bader can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Darth Bader.
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Round 3
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Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Alistair Overeem
are blocked by Darth Bader.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alistair and Darth Bader circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Darth Bader blocks.
Ryan Bader attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Darth Bader.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Alistair
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ryan Bader creates enough space to control Alistair Overeem's leg.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Darth Bader
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alistair Overeem!
Darth Bader ducks under...
Darth Bader and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Ryan Bader
glances off Alistair.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
gets deflected.
Ryan Bader is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Alistair only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Nice beating Alistair Overeem has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ryan Bader fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair goes to the body...
his punches graze Darth Bader's arm.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
Darth Bader blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Alistair Overeem efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Bader uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to open up Alistair Overeem's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alistair in the side of the head
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Alistair
Darth Bader launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alistair is covering himself! Darth Bader tries to force the situation and Alistair clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has given his back to Ryan Bader who is trying to get one hook in!
Ryan Bader has one hook in!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with one hook in
Darth Bader has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alistair.
Nicely done! Darth Bader now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
Darth Bader tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alistair!
Darth Bader has one of his arm over Alistair Overeem's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
Alistair is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Darth Bader tries to use some of his tricky moves but Darth Bader's is smart enough to counter him.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Alistair with two hooks in
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 Darth Bader's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Bader fires an unorthodox punch to Alistair's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair Overeem goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Alistair seems staggered and Ryan Bader runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Alistair.
The kick just misses.
Ryan Bader tries a hook to the body
and hits Alistair's ribs hard
Darth Bader 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 Darth Bader.
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Alistair
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
Darth Bader blocks those punches
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Darth Bader suddenly holds Alistair Overeem's arm and tries an armbar!
Alistair struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Alistair almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Ryan Bader by Submission (Armbar) at 4:42 Round 4
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Bader started the fight by beating up Overeem. Then every time Overeem tried to fight his way back into the fight, Bader beat him up some more, putting him back in his place. Finally, Overeem said "Fuck this!" and just gave up.
