Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2021 19:44:53 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem! Alistair Overeem! This is what the people are chanting here.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randy Couture looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alistair fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alistair looks to work from half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair breaks the closed guard of Randy Couture and moves to half guard
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Alistair in half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Alistair
He succeeds!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alistair's ribs.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Dandy Randy stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Dandy Randy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dandy Randy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Dandy Randy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dandy Randy's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Dandy Randy checks that kick!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dandy Randy from the ground!
Alistair steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alistair Overeem's mind is definitely in the fight, Dandy Randy just got nailed! Alistair Overeem saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dandy Randy is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nice beating Alistair Overeem has received.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Dandy Randy stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alistair Overeem is coming in again!
Dandy Randy and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alistair is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Alistair.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture launches a knee towards Alistair Overeem's right tight
That knee found his way.
Alistair hyper-extended his leg
Alistair doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Alistair forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture pushes Alistair against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Dandy Randy controls Alistair Overeem in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Alistair is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Dandy Randy with punches
Dandy Randy reels from the strikes.
Alistair Overeem launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Dandy Randy's arms.
Crisp uppercut by Alistair followed by a hard jab
Dandy Randy deflects the blows.
Randy Couture 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alistair's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Alistair.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left eye
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Alistair.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture is in Alistair open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Randy Couture tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Alistair Overeem circles around Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem chases Dandy Randy and launches a few perfect strikes
Dandy Randy ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Dandy Randy launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alistair showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Dandy Randy steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Alistair in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alistair Overeem
well done Alistair falls hard on the mat
Dandy Randy is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alistair's guard.
Alistair didn't see that coming. Dandy Randy is in open guard over Alistair now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Alistair time to recover. Alistair Overeem seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alistair's face!
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alistair misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Alistair Overeem to his stomach and takes his back!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Alistair
Randy Couture was tooling Alistair Overeem for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alistair Overeem lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alistair has Dandy Randy controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Dandy Randy is unable to move under Alistair control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture is in Alistair open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Randy Couture tries to open Alistair's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Alistair is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy tries to jump to side mount.
Alistair Overeem closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alistair Overeem! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alistair Overeem doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left Alistair laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 3:58 Round 3
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 8/26 (31%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/51 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 527 s
Dandy Randy did a lot of everything in this one. Overeem watched him do those things, then realized he was in the fight, and promptly lost conciousness, for fear of dying from malperformance.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randy Couture looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alistair fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alistair looks to work from half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Alistair's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alistair's side.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Alistair's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alistair tries to cover his face,
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair breaks the closed guard of Randy Couture and moves to half guard
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Alistair in half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Alistair
He succeeds!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alistair's ribs.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Alistair!
Dandy Randy stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Dandy Randy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alistair Overeem launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dandy Randy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Dandy Randy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dandy Randy's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Dandy Randy checks that kick!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Alistair dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dandy Randy from the ground!
Alistair steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alistair Overeem's mind is definitely in the fight, Dandy Randy just got nailed! Alistair Overeem saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dandy Randy is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nice beating Alistair Overeem has received.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Dandy Randy stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alistair Overeem is coming in again!
Dandy Randy and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alistair is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Alistair.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture launches a knee towards Alistair Overeem's right tight
That knee found his way.
Alistair hyper-extended his leg
Alistair doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Alistair forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture pushes Alistair against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Dandy Randy controls Alistair Overeem in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Alistair is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Dandy Randy with punches
Dandy Randy reels from the strikes.
Alistair Overeem launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Dandy Randy's arms.
Crisp uppercut by Alistair followed by a hard jab
Dandy Randy deflects the blows.
Randy Couture 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alistair's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alistair's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Alistair.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Alistair has a small cut in his Left eye
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Alistair.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture is in Alistair open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Randy Couture tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Alistair Overeem circles around Dandy Randy
Alistair Overeem chases Dandy Randy and launches a few perfect strikes
Dandy Randy ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Dandy Randy launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Alistair Overeem is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alistair showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Dandy Randy steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Alistair in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alistair Overeem
well done Alistair falls hard on the mat
Dandy Randy is standing while Alistair is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alistair's guard.
Alistair didn't see that coming. Dandy Randy is in open guard over Alistair now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Alistair time to recover. Alistair Overeem seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alistair's face!
Alistair's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alistair seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alistair misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Alistair Overeem to his stomach and takes his back!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Alistair
Randy Couture was tooling Alistair Overeem for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alistair Overeem lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alistair has Dandy Randy controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Dandy Randy is unable to move under Alistair control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Randy Couture is in Alistair open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Randy Couture tries to open Alistair's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Alistair is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Alistair
Dandy Randy tries to jump to side mount.
Alistair Overeem closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alistair Overeem! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alistair Overeem doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Randy Couture looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Alistair staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left Alistair laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 3:58 Round 3
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 8/26 (31%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/51 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 527 s
Dandy Randy did a lot of everything in this one. Overeem watched him do those things, then realized he was in the fight, and promptly lost conciousness, for fear of dying from malperformance.
