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At UFC 141, Jacob “Christmas” Volkmann made it five in a row with his unanimous-decision win against Efrain Escudero.The NCAA Division I standout utilized his exceptional wrestling to grind out a victory, which now places him on the periphe…
At UFC 141, Jacob “Christmas” Volkmann made it five in a row with his unanimous-decision win against Efrain Escudero.
The NCAA Division I standout utilized his exceptional wrestling to grind out a victory, which now places him on the periphery of the top 10 lightweights in the MMA and the UFC.
It also positions him amidst the top grapplers in the division.
With that said, let’s take a look at where his wrestling ranks in the lightweight class.
At UFC 141, one night before New Year’s Eve, Brock Lesnar was sent packing in typical demolition fashion by the new No. 1 UFC heavyweight contender, Alistair Overeem. Former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar did manage to inflict a minor injury on …
At UFC 141, one night before New Year’s Eve, Brock Lesnar was sent packing in typical demolition fashion by the new No. 1 UFC heavyweight contender, Alistair Overeem.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar did manage to inflict a minor injury on the eye of Overeem, but that was all she wrote for the NCAA Division-I standout.
“The Demolition Man” gave the viewing public a demonstration of what his moniker actually symbolizes by systematically demolishing the former WWE performer in 2:26 of the first round.
Still, this was Lesnar’s first foray into the Octagon for nigh on 14-months.
In that period his UFC heavyweight crown was usurped by Cain Velasquez, and he also suffered a reoccurring bout of diverticulitis.
Lesnar had in the past come back from a stint of the illness, which he did back in 2010 at UFC 116, where he successfully defended his title against Shane Carwin.
This time around, however, he was in over his head.
In Overeem, he was up against a former Strikeforce, K-1 and Dream heavyweight champion with more 60 professional fights (MMA and kickboxing) to his name.
Add his 21 knockouts to the equation, and the Dutch heavyweight was a real force to be reckoned with.
Lesnar, on the other hand, came into UFC 141 on the back of five wins and two losses.
The disparity with regards to fighting experience was overwhelmingly in favor of Overeem, as was evidently established.
In hindsight, the move by camp Lesnar to throwdown with “The Reem” has proved a monumental mistake—one which had Lesnar pronouncing his retirement after the one-sided beatdown.
He should’ve had a tune-up fight with any of the lower-ranked top 10 heavyweights before even contemplating stepping into the Octagon with such a lethal striker as Overeem.
A tune-up fight would not have only ridden Lesnar of cage rust, but would also have put him in the right frame of mind going into the fight.
Nonetheless, I doubt it would’ve made that much of a difference, as The Demolition Man was on a mission.
With that mission successfully completed, the next stop is Junior “Cigano” dos Santos and UFC gold.
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At UFC 141, two monumental forces collide—kickboxing sensation and lethal striker Alistair Overeem vs. NCAA division-I standout and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. The bottom line is this: Something’s gotta give, and it sure a…
At UFC 141, two monumental forces collide—kickboxing sensation and lethal striker Alistair Overeem vs. NCAA division-I standout and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
The bottom line is this:
Something’s gotta give, and it sure as hell ain’t gonna be “The Demolition Man.”
First and foremost, Overeem cannot and should not let his UFC debut get the better of him—his focus and composure are the essential ingredients to up-ending Lesnar.
This is how Overeem’s victory pans out:
Brock Lesnar heads into UFC 141 knowing full well that only a win against Alistair Overeem will suffice if he’s to once again vie for the title he once so proudly held. However, if he comes up short in this title eliminator bout, he should call i…
Brock Lesnar heads into UFC 141 knowing full well that only a win against Alistair Overeem will suffice if he’s to once again vie for the title he once so proudly held. However, if he comes up short in this title eliminator bout, he should call it a day and ride off into the sunset.
For someone who more or less was a novice when he made his foray into mixed martial arts back in June of 2007, the NCAA Division I wrestler has exceeded all expectations, amassing an impressive record of 5-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC.
During that period, he also won the heavyweight crown whilst successfully defending it on two separate occasions.
Nonetheless, that’s where the fairytale ends.
These are the reasons why Lesnar should retire if he loses to Overeem come UFC 141.
According to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Alistair Overeem is heading into UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 141 with the sole intention of inflicting maximum pain on Brock Lesnar—the one man standing in his path to the Holy Grail that is the coveted UFC …
According to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Alistair Overeem is heading into UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 141 with the sole intention of inflicting maximum pain on Brock Lesnar—the one man standing in his path to the Holy Grail that is the coveted UFC heavyweight title.
The former Strikeforce heavyweight champion, who is slated to make his debut for the Zuffa-based promotion on Friday night, has suggested that in comparison to Cain Velasquez’s punching prowess, he hits a lot harder.
“If you guys think Cain Velasquez hits hard, wait until you see what I’m gonna do to him (Lesnar),” Overeem said in a UFC.com interview.
At UFC 121, Velasquez decimated Lesnar with a series of punches and strikes en route to capturing the heavyweight crown.
That brought about intimations that Lesnar doesn’t react too well to getting hit as well as his lacking the fortitude when rained down with blows.
“The Demolition Man” is obviously aware of this supposed weakness of Lesnar and intends to capitalize on it come fight night.
“Brock doesn’t like to get hit, and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do to him. I’m gonna hit him,” Overeem said. “I’m gonna hit him as hard as I can. I’m pretty good at it.”
The proficient striker (35-11-1NC, MMA) has dispatched 14 of his opponents via KO, and he’s no slouch in the grappling department either, having 19 submissions to his name.
The Dutch heavyweight is also adamant that the fight will not go the planned full five rounds.
“I’m gonna beat Brock up, and it’s gonna take me no more than two rounds,” he said. “I’ll put my mind on the first round, but I can guarantee the second.”
Whether “The Reems” game plan comes to fruition or not, is still left to be seen.
UFC 141 is set for Dec. 30, 2011 at the MGM Grand Gardens Arena, Las Vegas, Nev.
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UFC Undisputed 3 has all but mirrored what the Oddsmakers predict will transpire at the UFC 141 main event between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar in less than a week’s time.The makers of UFC Undisputed 3, THQ, ran 25 simulations with “The Demolition…
UFC Undisputed 3 has all but mirrored what the Oddsmakers predict will transpire at the UFC 141 main event between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar in less than a week’s time.
The makers of UFC Undisputed 3, THQ, ran 25 simulations with “The Demolition Man” just edging out Lesnar by one fight.
At present, the Oddsmakers have the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion as the slight favourite heading into the bout, which more or less reflects the simulation results of the video game.
The final prediction, however, went in favor of Overeem who ended the fight via KO in 4:38 of the first round.
According to 5thround.com, the betting odds for Overeem checked in at -140 whilst underdog Lesnar checked in at +110. Nevertheless, the bookmaker’s odds are subject to change as we head into the latter stages of the fight.
Below are some of the stats and additional information for the 25 simulations from Heavy.com:
Lesnar, a former NCAA champion wrestler, attempted a total of 287 takedowns, or about 11.5 per fight.
The game claims the two fighters rocked each other an equal amount of times.
Two of Lesnar’s 12 wins came by arm triangle submissions—the same way he beat Shane Carwin at UFC 116, his last victory before losing the UFC heavyweight title to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121.
Overeem reversed Lesnar’s dominant ground position an average of two times per fight.
Of Overeem’s 13 wins in the simulation, 12 came by knockout—a staggering 92 percent.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar (5-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is returning to the Octagon after more than a year on the sidelines, having lost his UFC heavyweight title to Cain Velasquez.
During that period, he also suffered a reoccurrence of diverticulitis which threw a spanner in the works of his proposed The Ultimate Fighting Season 13 Finale matchup with Junior “Cigano” Dos Santos.
On the other hand, “The Reem” (35-11-1NC MMA) is riding a 10-fight winning streak, but has also had his fair share of distractions.
First, he had to move his training camp back to Holland to care for his ailing mother. Second, there was the urine test debacle with the NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission), which has been resolved to a certain degree as he was given a conditional license to fight at the UFC 141 event.
At present, both former champions are in pristine condition and primed for ultimate battle in an elimination bout for the UFC heavyweight crown currently held by Cigano.
To watch the Overeem vs. Lesnar fight simulation go here.
UFC Undisputed 3 is due for release on Xbox and PlayStation 3 on Feb. 14, 2012.
UFC 141 is set for Dec. 30, 2011 at the MGM Grand Gardens Arena, Las Vegas, Nev.
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