MMA fans have waited a long time to see how the improved Alistair Overeem would fare against ranked opposition.
They finally got that chance at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum.
In one of the most lackluster main events of the year, Overeem huffed and puffed his way to a unanimous decision victory over Fabricio Werdum in their quarterfinal bout of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix.
While the victory was significant in regards to Overeem’s heavyweight advancement, his performance turned a multitude of believers into critics.
Meanwhile, perennial heel Josh Barnett impressed in his second-round submission win over Brett Rogers. Could “The Baby-Faced Assassin” be the true favorite to win the Strikeforce Grand Prix?
Along with Strikeforce, the UFC has sent the MMA universe into a frenzy with a multitude of live events. Fresh off the heels of UFC 130, the TUF 13 Finale, and UFC 131, there have been plenty of changes in the world rankings.
These rankings rely heavily on quality of competition and defeating previously ranked opponents. They are not based on possibilities––such as fighter A would beat fighter B.