Alistair Overeem (35-11) has signed an exclusive contract with the UFC and will debut on December 30 at UFC 141 against Brock Lesnar (5-2). Alistair admitted in an interview that a fight with Lesnar is a dream fight for him, and a contract with the UFC is a turning point in his life.
How long did the negotiations take?
The last few weeks. I know that the parties found common ground, the dialogue was positive and little by little they came to an agreement, as a result of which the deal was signed.
How will you be paid?
I will be paid like any other fighter.
That is, they will transfer money to you personally, and then you will transfer it to the management team from Golden Glory?
Yes, but it was like that before. From Strikeforce, I was basically the one who collected the check, so...
Are you still able to fight in K-1?
No, I will only fight in the UFC.
Was the Brock Lesnar fight the only one you were offered?
I got an offer to fight for the belt, but that would mean I'd have to wait because Junior dos Santos fights Cain Velasquez on November 12th. The fight will be great, then they will probably need time to treat possible injuries and rest, so you can count another six months from November, and you would probably have to wait until May. I'm a fighter, I like to be active, several names have been suggested and among them Brock Lesnar, I think this is a dream fight. The fans want to see us fight, I want to do this fight, I'm very intrigued, so I agreed immediately.
Will the winner of your fight fight for the title?
How many fights does the contract include?
Maybe you also know the password for my credit card, Ariel? (laughs)
I don’t want to know what fee you’re fighting for, I’m just interested in the number of fights.
This would be your next question. Of course, I cannot disclose all the details of the contract, unfortunately for you.
Does this mean Brock Lesnar is 100% healthy?
I'm waiting for him fully prepared for battle. He has been a professional athlete for some time. He will be 100% ready. I'm not worried about it. I'm focused on my own business, on getting myself to 100%, 120%, because Brock is very strong, a big guy, and I'm not worried about his form.
Was this your first time at the UFC office in Las Vegas when you signed the contract?
Yes, that's right.
What do you think about him?
He is big. Everything is professional. I have no idea what to think, frankly. There are a lot of staff running around the office, they have a great kitchen, and they drink a lot of UFC water. Pleasant stop, positive energy, many enthusiasts.
How do you feel about signing with the UFC after all these years?
Frankly, I feel like these are the most important days of my life, a kind of turning point. The UFC is a very big company, they just signed a contract with Fox, there are many possible options for fights. I'm very excited, the team is excited, and so is the UFC staff.
Alistair Overeem signs with UFC
We bring to your attention the results of the UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem, which took place late tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Let us remind you that in the main fight of the evening the former UFC heavyweight champion met Brock Lesnar and former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem.
VIDEO OF THE FIGHT
Preliminary card:
Feather-weight:
Diego Nunez won Manny Gamburyan
Welterweight:
Matt Riddle — Luis Ramos canceled due to Riddle's illness;
A light weight:
Jacob Volkmann won Efraina Escudero unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
Welterweight:
Dong Hyun Kim won Sean Pearson unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27);
A light weight:
Danny Castillo won Anthony Njokuani split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28);
Feather-weight:
Ross Pearson won Junior Assuncao unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28);
Main card:
Feather-weight:
Jim Hettes won Nama Fana unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-26);
Light Heavyweight:
Alexander Gustafsson won Vladimir Matyushenko TKO (punches), 2:35, round 1;
Welterweight:
Johny Hendrix won John Fitch knockout (punches), 0:12, round 1;
A light weight:
Nate Diaz won Donald Cerrone unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28);
Heavy weight:
Alistair Overeem won Brock Lesnar TKO (punches) 2:26, round 1;
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After the end of the battle.
Immediately after the fight, the former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem declared to the one who climbed into the cage Junior dos Santos that he will be next. “Today I had bad intentions, first or second round, I promised it,” the Dutchman said. — Excellent body shot from K-1. I worked a lot on my takedown defense. Brock is an excellent wrestler and I needed to take my skills to the next level. Junior dos Santos will be next. I promise this to you guys."
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar announced his retirement immediately after the end of the main fight UFC 141.
“My compliments to Alistair Overeem. I take my hat off to him, to my coaches and sparring partners, to my wife... The last few years have not been easy for me, including because of illness . Today was the last time you saw me in the octagon.
I made a promise to my wife and children that if I win after this fight, I will only fight for the title, and then retire. But I lost. Brock Lesnar officially announces his retirement ( salutes),” Lesnar announced after losing to Overeem by TKO in the first round.
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC),for entering the octagon at the UFC 141 event
Alistair Overeem will receive $264,285 ($121,458 win bonus) and Brock Lesnar will receive $400,000 to show up, no win bonus.
Salaries of other participants (in brackets - bonus for winning)
Nate Diaz $37,000 ($37,000) vs. Donald Cerrone - $30,000 ($30,000)
Jon Fitch - $60,000 ($60,000) vs. Johny Hendrix - $26,000 ($26,000)
Vladimir Matyushenko - $40,000 ($40,000) vs. Alexander Gustafsson - $16,000 ($16,000)
Nam Phan - $8,000 ($8,000) vs. Jimmy Hetts - $8,000 ($8,000)
Photo: UFC.com
We present to your attention the material, main battle UFC 141between DREAM champion, ex-Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem(35-11-0-1) and former UFC champion Brock Lesnar (5-2). Video Trailer.
Age: 31 year
Citizenship: Holland
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 117 kg
Nickname: Rome (The Reem)
MMA record: 35 victories (14 knockouts, 19 submissions) - 11 defeats - 1 fight declared void
Last three fights: Fabricio Werdum (decision win), Todd Duffy (knockout, round 1), Brett Rogers (knockout, round 1).
ADCC Europe Winner, 2005
Former DREAM heavyweight champion
Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion
K-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix Winner, 2010
Pros: Strike technique is Overeem's element. If Lesnar doesn’t come up with a way to quickly and painlessly take the Dutchman to the ground, then the beating in the fight with Velasquez will seem like a relaxed Thai massage session to the American.
Alistair has a more than significant advantage in terms of experience in big battles. While Lesnar was just thinking about starting a career as an MMA fighter, Overeem was already a seasoned veteran with more than three dozen fights under his belt.
Minuses: It is not surprising, but in his entire long and glorious career, Overeem has never faced such a wrestling monster as Lesnar. During PRIDE, he parted ways with both Mark Coleman and Kevin Radelman, so it is very difficult to predict how Alistair will behave when he finds himself under 120 kilograms of meat being driven into the ground.
Winning strategy: Using combinations of punches and knees, quickly discourage Lesnar from any desire to go to the ground. Avoid any kicks above waist level, so as not to give Brock additional opportunities to take himself to the ground. Press the American to the net, rain down a hail of blows on him from mid-range. Win by technical knockout.
Age: 34 years
Citizenship: USA
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 119 kg
MMA record: 5 wins (2 knockouts, 2 submissions) - 2 losses
Last three fights: Cain Velasquez (loss by knockout, round 1), Shane Carwin (win by submission, round 2), Frank Mir (win by knockout, round 2).
NCAA Division I Winner, 2000
Former UFC heavyweight champion
Pros: No matter how strong Overeem is, the advantage in driving power is still on the side of the ex-wrestler. Combined with a great takedown, Lesnar has a definite chance of winning if he can avoid major damage while standing up and quickly take his opponent to the floor.
Minuses: In addition to problems with striking technique, in which of today's heavyweights only Junior Dos Santos can compete with Overeem, Lesnar has completely insufficient fighting experience for competition at this level.
The helpless fiasco in the title fight against Cain Velasquez and the no less shameful first round against Shane Carwin indicate that the ex-UFC champion simply lacks striking martial arts practice and strong-willed qualities. Having come under serious threat, Lesnar quickly breaks down psychologically and begins to panic. Of course, this makes him even more vulnerable to attacks from his opponent.
Winning strategy: Do not rush. Stay very far away or, conversely, very close to your opponent. Cut off Overeem from free space, constantly look for an opportunity to clinch or takedown. Take the fight to the ground, wear down the Dutchman with blows and continue executing the plan for the fight. Win by decision.
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Of course, I couldn’t leave this fight without my attention. That’s why today I’m writing here about the upcoming Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar show.
Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar, the day before
Intrigue awaits all fans of fights without rules. On December 31st we will witness the clash of two heavyweight monsters. Both athletes have impressive physical dimensions and colossal mass.
Alistair Overeem finally won the right to compete in the biggest fight show without rules - UFC. His entry into the ranks of the organization's elite was somewhat unusual. Let me remind you that most recently Alistair was in the ranks of the Dutch organization Golden Glory, which is represented by Bas Boon. The organization even planned to hold its tournament in Moscow, and Overeem was supposed to be one of the top participants in the tournament. Alas, it didn’t work out.
But Alistair and Golden Glory went their separate ways. A little history.
It all started when the UFC organization bought Strikeforce. First, the UFC fired all Golden Glory athletes from the show. Then came the clarification of Bas Boone’s relationship with UFC managers and Overeem himself. And at the end of the story there was a happy ending. Alistair signed a contract with the American UFC. Most likely, now we will not see the Dutch drummer fighting in K-1 and other organizations in the near future.
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Chances of Alistair Overeem vs. Brock Lesnar
The UFC organization immediately organized a super battle for all fans of fights without rules - Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar. I note that this is a challenge for both athletes. Brock returns to battle after a year's absence. In late 2010, he lost to challenger Cain Velasquez. I lost quite noticeably, as they say by one wicket. The latter has already given away his champion belt Junior dos Santos(Junior dos Santos – nickname: “Cigano”).For Alistair Overeem ) this is a chance to try your hand at a cool show from the UFC organization. It is here that today the best of the best fighters in the world of martial arts are gathered. Alistair has been striving to join this organization for a long time. He did not hide his joy immediately after purchasing the UFS. Here he had the opportunity to test his strength with powerful athletes of the super heavy division. And also provide yourself with high-profile battles, fame and banknotes.
The show on New Year's Eve promises to be intriguing. Both must prove that they are the best in the octagon. Head Dana White said that the winner of the pair Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar will go up against the champion of the organization.
An interesting factor is the confrontation between the drummer and the wrestler. Alistair Overeem is a pronounced striker, and also the last K-1 champion. His arsenal also includes wrestling techniques and takedown defense. However, thanks to his punches and throws to the floor, Alistair found victory in many of his fights. And every martial arts fan knows the Dutch fighter’s favorite move, a knee strike to the head.
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Brock Lesnar's odds of success
I'll move on from Alistair Overeem to Brock Edward Lesnar. It was Lesnar who brought some of his outrageousness from pro-wrestling to the UFC. In America, fighting is first and foremost a show, and then a sporting component of the fight. Spectators are happy to buy tickets to the show with the participation of the colorful bouncer Brock - a thug with an intimidating appearance in the octagon. After Brock's last fight against Velasquez, the wrestler's image was tarnished.
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It's time to prove on December 31 your plans to once again conquer the top of the world's top heavyweights.
In conclusion, my prediction for the Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar fight. In the first rounds, Brock needs to quickly knock down the Dutchman, pin him against the cage and actively finish him off. Only in this case will victory be his. If the battle goes into the next rounds, he will either lose by knockdown or lose in the final on points. Of course, there is a chance that Alistair Overeem will fizzle out before the wrestler, but I doubt it.
Predictions of famous people of the octagon. Athlete Frank Mir, who fought Brock Lesnar, gives his prediction. The world says Lesnar will easily defeat the Dutchman. In turn, wrestler Daniel Cormier eng. (Daniel Cormier) bets on Overeem - “Brock Lesnar has no chance.”
The odds of Alistair Overeem winning against Brock Lesnar are strong. He will try to fend off the American’s attempts to knock himself down in the first rounds. At the same time, it will be methodical to fire at him from a distance. In case of any successful hit, he will try to finish off with the sides and knees.
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There is a high probability of a quick end to the fight if Overeem quickly hooks Brock's head. The finishing touches will be immediate and merciless. Lesnar's poor ability to take head shots was clearly demonstrated by Velasquez. I do not exclude the possibility of the referee stopping the fight early due to an injury to one of the fighters.
I remind you not to forget to update the blog. In the future, I plan to describe in detail the upcoming high-profile fights in the world of martial arts. Other entries on the topic are waiting for you in the “Fighters” section. There is also a video of Alistair Overeem, several of his fights.
At the end of the fight, a video of the fight between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar will appear here.