UFC 141: Oddsmakers and UFC Undisputed 3 Predict Alistair Overeem Win

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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