Post by The Sandman on Aug 31, 2023 14:49:29 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Oleg Taktarov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair Overeem is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Russian Bear move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alistair avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
Alistair dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
0:59 Round 1 and Alistair is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Some nice shots from Alistair Overeem
that stun Russian Bear.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Alistair is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alistair Overeem!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
that visibly pains Russian Bear.
Alistair and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear follows Alistair Overeem
Alistair fakes a move.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alistair's jaw!
Alistair launches a furious hook!
That hits Russian Bear's chin like a wrecking ball! Russian Bear loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Alistair pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alistair Overeem slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alistair Overeem slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alistair.
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Round 2
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Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear catch Alistair Overeem's right arm and tries a kimura
Alistair Overeem holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Oleg Taktarov controls the situation despite Alistair Overeem efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to show some ground skills
Alistair Overeem put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Alistair
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair Overeem was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Alistair Overeem who is trying to get one hook in!
Alistair Overeem has one hook in!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Alistair now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair Overeem positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Russian Bear's abdomen
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Oleg Taktarov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Alistair Overeem who is trying to get one hook in!
Alistair Overeem has one hook in!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Alistair now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alistair moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
Alistair pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Russian Bear's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Alistair Overeem avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alistair steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
surprises Russian Bear!
Mark Smith is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Mark Smith jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punch) at 4:50 Round 3
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 469 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Was Overeem just fucking with Oleg here? He beat the hell out of him, but took almost 3 full rounds to get the finish.
Oleg Taktarov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alistair Overeem is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Alistair and Russian Bear move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alistair avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
Alistair dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
0:59 Round 1 and Alistair is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Some nice shots from Alistair Overeem
that stun Russian Bear.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Alistair is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alistair Overeem!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
that visibly pains Russian Bear.
Alistair and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear follows Alistair Overeem
Alistair fakes a move.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alistair's jaw!
Alistair launches a furious hook!
That hits Russian Bear's chin like a wrecking ball! Russian Bear loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alistair is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Alistair pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Alistair Overeem uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alistair Overeem slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alistair Overeem slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alistair.
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Round 2
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Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear catch Alistair Overeem's right arm and tries a kimura
Alistair Overeem holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Oleg Taktarov controls the situation despite Alistair Overeem efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Alistair Overeem's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alistair's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alistair tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Russian Bear is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair tries to show some ground skills
Alistair Overeem put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Alistair
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair Overeem was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Alistair Overeem who is trying to get one hook in!
Alistair Overeem has one hook in!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Alistair now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair Overeem positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Russian Bear's abdomen
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Oleg Taktarov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alistair blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Alistair
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Alistair Overeem who is trying to get one hook in!
Alistair Overeem has one hook in!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Alistair has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Alistair now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alistair moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
Alistair pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Russian Bear's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Alistair Overeem avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alistair steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
surprises Russian Bear!
Mark Smith is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Mark Smith jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punch) at 4:50 Round 3
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 469 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Was Overeem just fucking with Oleg here? He beat the hell out of him, but took almost 3 full rounds to get the finish.
