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Gunnar Nelson vs. Albert Tumenov Full Fight Video Highlights

After suffering a recent defeat to veteran submission ace Demian Maia, Gunnar Nelson was looking to bounce back against the surging Albert Tumenov on the main card of today’s (May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Coming out looking sharp and elusive, Nelson began to pick apart Tumenov, who has looked like

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After suffering a recent defeat to veteran submission ace Demian Maia, Gunnar Nelson was looking to bounce back against the surging Albert Tumenov on the main card of today’s (May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Coming out looking sharp and elusive, Nelson began to pick apart Tumenov, who has looked like a destroyer as of late, on the feet. Later on in the first round, “Gunni” landed a perfectly timed takedown and controlled much of the action.

The Icelandic native would nail another beautifully performed takedown in the second frame before locking in a nasty rear naked choke to end the fight.

Check out the full fight video highlights courtesy of FOX Sports below:

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UFC Rotterdam Post-Fight Press Conference Video

It’s beyond safe to say that the UFC made a thunderous Netherlands debut with today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) wildly successful UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. That was largely due to three knockout wins by three of their home fighters in Alistair Overeem, who demolished former champion Andrei Arlovski with

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It’s beyond safe to say that the UFC made a thunderous Netherlands debut with today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) wildly successful UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

That was largely due to three knockout wins by three of their home fighters in Alistair Overeem, who demolished former champion Andrei Arlovski with a highlight reel kick, Stefan Struve, who knocked out Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in only 16 seconds, and Germaine de Randamie, who demolished Anna Elmose with a first-round onslaught of knees.

The card also featured a bevy of other exciting finishes, furthering the success of the first-ever UFC card on Dutch soil. Watch the fighters discuss the thrilling event in the official post-fight press conference here:

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Alistair Overeem vs. Andrei Arlovski Full Fight Video Highlights

A title shot may have been hanging in the balance when Alistair Overeem met Andrei Arlovski in the main event of today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Fighting agruably his biggest UFC bout in the promotion’s Dutch debut, the pressure was on “The Reem,” and he

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A title shot may have been hanging in the balance when Alistair Overeem met Andrei Arlovski in the main event of today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Fighting agruably his biggest UFC bout in the promotion’s Dutch debut, the pressure was on “The Reem,” and he delivered in a big way. After a close but calculated first round from Overeem, the former K-1 and Strikeforce champion delivered the emphatic stoppage he required to possibly get a shot at the winner of UFC 198’s Fabricio Werdum vs. Stipe Miocic with an electriftying head kick and a flurry of follow-up punches.

Afterwards, he took the time ot call out the champion and even took it a few steps further by stating he would win and defend his belt in Amsterdam next year. Bold words, to be sure.

For now, watch the full fight video highlights of “Reem’s” massive win over Arlovski right here:

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Stefan Struve vs. Antonio Silva Full Fight Video Highlights

Seasoned heavyweight sluggers Stefan Struve and Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva both had a lot to prove before their co-main event bout at today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Both fighters had lost three of their previous four, and with knockout losses mounting up, a loss could have

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Seasoned heavyweight sluggers Stefan Struve and Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva both had a lot to prove before their co-main event bout at today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Both fighters had lost three of their previous four, and with knockout losses mounting up, a loss could have been the end of either competitor’s UFC run, at least for now. There was also a lot of additional pressure on the 7’0″ Struve, who was fighting in front of his native Dutch fans.

Rather than succumb to that pressure, however, ‘The Skyscraper’ rose to it, nailing the charging ‘Bigfoot’ with some stinging punches before rocking him with a vicious knee to the body and eventually finishing the former title challenger with a torrent of elbows on the ground.

It was the statement win that Struve needed to right the ship and get back on track in the rollercoaster ride that is the UFC heavyweight division. Watch the full fight video highlights of his quick — but thoroughly impressive win right here:

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Alistair Overeem Decimates Andrei Arlovski In Rotterdam

A lot was on the line when decorated Dutch veteran Alistair Overeem faced off with former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski in the main event of today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. As the only man who could conceivably headline the UFC’s Dutch debut, Overeem was looking

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A lot was on the line when decorated Dutch veteran Alistair Overeem faced off with former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski in the main event of today’s (Sun., May 8, 2016) UFC Fight Night 87 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

As the only man who could conceivably headline the UFC’s Dutch debut, Overeem was looking for a title shot on the strength of a four-fight win streak after he knocked out former champion Junior dos Santos last December.

Arlovski, meanwhile was looking to rebound from a fast knockout loss to title challenger Stipe Miocic at UFC 195, a result that snapped an impressive six-fight win streak for the longtime veteran. The winner at UFC Rotterdam would swim in the notoriously volatile UFC heavyweight waters, while the loser would sink for now.

And of course, everyone was expecting fireworks from the two thunderous knockout sluggers.

The pivotal heavyweight fight started off with the crowd not surprisingly chanting Overeem’s name. He started out calm and calculating, but Arlovski poured it on with some big shots including uppcercuts, a hook to the body, and a knee. The former champ stayed pressuring on Overeem, who landed a quick knee to the body. A clinch saw two big knees to the body and head from Overeem.

“The Reem” finally rushed in, landing a hard shot and a knee. Overeem followed with a hard body kick, and Arlovski slowed as he swung at air. Overeem got another knee and scored a nice trip, following Arlovski to the ground. The home favorite went to work from inside Arlovski’s guard, landing hard right hands only to eat an upkick as the opening round came to a close.

Arlovski came out with a big lunging overhand that only partially landed in the second. He continued pressing the action , but Overeem countered with some stiff punches and two hard kicks. Arlovski fought back, but Overeem landed an absolutely emphatic front kick to the jaw and a follow-up shot that dropped him.

He followed to the ground with a barrage of ground shots to earn the stoppage and quite possibly a title shot, although his toe was dislocated on the front kick. The cageside doctor popped his toe right back into place, but he could be out for some time.

After the win, Overeem had some outspoken words, calling out the champion in his native Dutch:

“I said, we’re gonna get that belt in November. November 12, Madison Square Garden. Werdum-Stipe; may the best man win, but I’m going to take on that winner; I’m gonna beat that winner. And then next year, 2017, we’ll be defending the belt here in Amsterdam Arena.”

Quite the bold statement, but at this point, it’s tough to deny “The Reem” on the heels of four straight wins capped off by this spectacular performance.

Final Result: Alistair Overeem def. Andrei Arlovski via R2 TKO (front kick and punches, 1:12)

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Gunnar Nelson Strangles Albert Einstein In Rotterdam

Conor McGregor’s team mate Gunnar Nelson returns as he takes on Albert Tumenov in Rotterdam tonight. Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson against the man nobody wants to fight at welterweight Albert Tumenov. ‘Einstein’ comes in to this bout with five straight wins, ‘Gunni’ needs to get a win back after losing a decision to Demian Maia in December

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Conor McGregor’s team mate Gunnar Nelson returns as he takes on Albert Tumenov in Rotterdam tonight. Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson against the man nobody wants to fight at welterweight Albert Tumenov.

‘Einstein’ comes in to this bout with five straight wins, ‘Gunni’ needs to get a win back after losing a decision to Demian Maia in December last year. They touch gloves and we are underway.

They get in to the feeling out process, Nelson with a nice jab and a straight, Tumenov looking a little stiff as he kicks low. AT eats a huge left hook from Gunni, Nelsonmoving so well with that SBG style karate-ish stance. Tumenov lands a nice right hand though, body kick by Nelson and this fight is really going well now. Straight right from Nelson misses and now a head kick, but a body shot rips in from Tumenov and lands hard. Nice right hand to the chin by Tumenov but Nelson scores a massive takedown.

Nelson has full mount almost instantly, Tumenov in big trouble right now. Gunnar looking to posture up, Einstein needs to use his wits well here, brutal elbow from Nelson clatters Tumenov’s head off the canvas, he seems stuck here and unable to escape or even regain position. He finally bucks but ends up munching a nasty elbow again, one minute left and Gunni is trying to cut Tumenov’s face up big time. Another nasty elbow but Tumenov finally escapes and they stand. HUGE left hook by Tumenov and a side kick, great round, 10-9 Nelson easily.

Round two is a go, Tumenov has a nasty haematoma on the forehead from those elbows. Gunnar smelling blood but he needs to remain cautious. A raw body punch from Tumenov lands yet again, and a low kick now, Nelson counters well and switches stances. Jab by Gunnar but he looks a little slow now. Nelson with a takedown, maybe he was playing possum, and he’s landed in side control here. Looks to mount and he gets it, Tumenov in big trouble yet again. I’d be surprised if ‘Einstein’ survives this Nelson on the back of Tumenov now.

Body triangle is locked in and now Tumenov is eating punches to the face, choke locks in, this is overm Tumenov taps and that’s that.

Gunnar Nelson submits Albert Tumenov by rear naked choke submission round two.

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