Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem: 5 Reasons Why the Fight Will Be an Epic Fail

The announcement that former UFC champion Brock Lesnar will fight former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem has set the MMA world aflame. Many are excited and think this will be the fight of the year. They are wrong. This fight will be one of the mo…

The announcement that former UFC champion Brock Lesnar will fight former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem has set the MMA world aflame. Many are excited and think this will be the fight of the year. They are wrong. This fight will be one of the most epic fails in MMA history.

Why will such a hyped up fight be such a disappointment? How can a fight between such strong fighters be a let down? Read and find out, but keep in mind you may lose your enthusiasm for the upcoming bout!

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Alistair Overeem: 5 Things You Need to Know About "The Demolition Man"

It was only a matter of time before Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (35-11-1) signed with the UFC. Today it was finally announced that the former Strikeforce heavyweight champ signed with the UFC and will take on its biggest star, Bro…

It was only a matter of time before Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (35-11-1) signed with the UFC.

Today it was finally announced that the former Strikeforce heavyweight champ signed with the UFC and will take on its biggest star, Brock Lesnar, at UFC 141.

Casual MMA fans my only know Overeem for the hype surrounding his name, but here are five things you should know about the Reem. 

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5 Reasons Velasquez vs. dos Santos Is More Intriguing Than Lesnar vs. Overeem

In only a week’s time, two of the biggest fights of the year have been announced in Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos and Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem.Velasquez, who is the current UFC heavyweight champion, will defend his belt for the fir…

In only a week’s time, two of the biggest fights of the year have been announced in Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos and Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem.

Velasquez, who is the current UFC heavyweight champion, will defend his belt for the first time against dos Santos, who comes into the fight on a seven-fight win streak in the UFC. The fight will go down on the UFC on Fox card on Nov. 12.

Velasquez won the title when he defeated Lesnar in October 2010. A shoulder injury has kept him out of the cage for over a year.

Lesnar hasn’t fought since that fight either, as he was battling with diverticulitis for the second time in two years. He will welcome Overeem, who is the Strikeforce heavyweight champion, to the UFC Octagon at UFC 141 on Dec. 30.

Some may be anticipating one over the other, but this is why the Velasquez vs. dos Santos bout is a more intriguing fight right now.

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MMA: 10 Retired Fighters We Wish Were Still at Their Peak

It’s a natural sport instinct to compare athletes from different eras. How would Babe Ruth fare against modern-day pitching? Who would win in a Kobe-Jordan one-on-one? Sure, Carl Lewis mangled “The Star-Spangled Banner,” but what of “God Bless America”…

It’s a natural sport instinct to compare athletes from different eras. How would Babe Ruth fare against modern-day pitching? Who would win in a Kobe-Jordan one-on-one? Sure, Carl Lewis mangled “The Star-Spangled Banner,” but what of “God Bless America”?

Being a relatively new sport, MMA doesn’t engender these types of conversations as much as others. But whenever it happens, it’s pretty fun, especially considering how quickly the sport has evolved…from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age in just 15 years.

But there are still plenty of old-school combatants who would have more than a fighting chance today. Here are 10 guys who have retired but would make very interesting competitors if they were at their peak today. Some retired a decade ago, some retired in the last couple of years. All would be fun to pit against modern competition.

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MMA: 10 Retired Fighters We Wish Were Still at Their Peak

It’s a natural sport instinct to compare athletes from different eras. How would Babe Ruth fare against modern-day pitching? Who would win in a Kobe-Jordan one-on-one? Sure, Carl Lewis mangled “The Star-Spangled Banner,” but what of “God Bless America”…

It’s a natural sport instinct to compare athletes from different eras. How would Babe Ruth fare against modern-day pitching? Who would win in a Kobe-Jordan one-on-one? Sure, Carl Lewis mangled “The Star-Spangled Banner,” but what of “God Bless America”?

Being a relatively new sport, MMA doesn’t engender these types of conversations as much as others. But whenever it happens, it’s pretty fun, especially considering how quickly the sport has evolved…from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age in just 15 years.

But there are still plenty of old-school combatants who would have more than a fighting chance today. Here are 10 guys who have retired but would make very interesting competitors if they were at their peak today. Some retired a decade ago, some retired in the last couple of years. All would be fun to pit against modern competition.

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Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem: A Complete Head-to-Toe Breakdown

One of the biggest fights in the history of the UFC’s heavyweight division will occur at the end of this year.Today, the UFC announced that not only have they signed former Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, but also that his first figh…

One of the biggest fights in the history of the UFC’s heavyweight division will occur at the end of this year.

Today, the UFC announced that not only have they signed former Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, but also that his first fight will be against the promotion’s biggest buy—former UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.

Both fighters are coming off injuries and will look to prove themselves as one the top heavyweights in the world.

The fight will take place at UFC 141 on December 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here’s how these two former champions match-up in a head-to-toe breakdown.

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