UFC 146: Alistair Overeem vs Junior dos Santos in the works for May 26 in Las Vegas
by Jesse Holland on Feb 10, 2012 9:36 AM EST
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Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head cheese, Lorenzo Fertitta, dropped a few bombs last night from his official Twitter account, shedding some light on potential match-ups in the Heavyweight division and beyond.
Starting with Alistair Overeem vs. Junior dos Santos.
According to Fertitta, the 265-pound title fight is expected to headline the upcoming UFC 146 pay-per-view (PPV) event on May 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Overeem has been crushing the competition for years now, compiling 11 wins in 12 fights (one no contest) since 2007. He made a successful debut with the UFC last December by stopping (and retiring) Brock Lesnar in the first round by way of technical knockout (TKO) using his vaunted K-1 level striking.
Dos Santos, no different than Overeem, has been absolutely destroying his competition. In fact, just like "Demolition Man," he hasn't lost a fight since 2007, the lone defeat of his career.
However, unlike "The Reem," the Brazilian bomber has been running through top competition inside the Octagon. He's 8-0 under the UFC banner with five knockouts, including his 64-second destruction of Cain Velasquez that earned him the heavyweight strap.
Time to find out which of these monsters is the true king of the heavyweights.
Who ya' got?
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on the upcoming UFC 146 fight card as it becomes available.
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Oh how I hope jds keeps his hands low like always
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I guess you're not aware that JDS has admitted to using steroids
You know, some days I forget that I have a memory.
by I.AM.miSTAKen on Feb 10, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
if you had asked like a normal person I would gladly link the interview
You know, some days I forget that I have a memory.
by I.AM.miSTAKen on Feb 10, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
JDS 1st round TKO
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Glad for this fight
I think its something for fans to be excited about.Hope JDS isn’t rushing back from knee surgery because he needs to be at his best for this fight.
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 10, 2012 9:43 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Damn this is going to be interesting.
I hope Junior’s bawksing doesn’t get him into trouble.
This will be epic.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Totally agreed.
I am usually of the mindset that equal level of kick boxing will beat the same level of boxing because you have more tools. But I have been WAY more impressed with Junior’s level of MMA boxing compared to Reem’s level of MMA kick boxing.
\m/
by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 10, 2012 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I sort of feel the same way.
Reem’s size may play a factor though.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
idk if Reem will want to trade.
Remember, he was the same size when Werdum was landing on him. And I think we are all firmly of the opinion that Junior’s hands are better than Werdum. I think we’ll see a lot more kicks out Overeem this time out. Like a big ass version of what Condit was doing…advanced apologies for dragging that shit into this thread but I’m merely speaking of the strategy!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 10, 2012 10:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It will be interesting.
JDS isn’t Brock so i don’t think he will use the same gameplan.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I think he was saying that Reem would be using a bunch of kicks because he won't be afraid of the takedown.
\m/
by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
we'll see what happens
his knees are gonna play a factor i think
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
If he gets close enough to clinch
He will be close enough to get TKFO BUT he can keep distance and use his kicks where he can hit JDS but JDS cannot hit him. Kind of like Machida vs Shad.
\m/
by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 10, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
yup..
Machida vs shad is a good example but in terms of size & speed I’m thinking Forrest vs Page. I think the thought process there’s is the opponent has dangerous hands, so legs are longer than arms why not kick & keep yourself out of the danger zone. And with Reem being an accomplished kickboxer it only makes sense. And in truth, Having been KO’d by other power punchers, the thought has to be in his mind that JDS is the biggest strongest puncher he’s faced.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yay a thread not about Nick Diaz :D
Ubereem the new champ!! :)
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 10, 2012 9:44 AM EST reply actions
Agree two times!!
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 9:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think this is an aspect that a lot of people are overlooking.
Reem has a nasty guillotine.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
so excited for this fight!!!
JDS – TKO 3rd round
at first i thought reem..now im not so sure
el guapo’s “glass chin” comment may have played a factor lulz
You must defeat me to stand a chance.
bas is just jelaous
i reserve judgment for this fight, it can go either way in a second
pride never die.
I really doubt that
I think he is just mad about the whole Reem disrespecting his team and management
enzo-enormous
by enzo-enormous on Feb 10, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
If you look at the way Bas behaves
it is apparent that he is jealous.. Bas loves himself a bit too much.
Don’t get me wrong, i like the dude but i’m just saying what i notice.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I wouldn't hold my breath for that
Overeem is incapable of going more than 3 rounds
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Incapable? thats probably not the case
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 10, 2012 9:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
he was huffing and puffing
after 3 rounds of Werdum ass scooting, how is he going to make it through 3+ rounds of JDS beating his face in, besides The Reem is going to sleep early in this fight
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
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Granted
He was injured in that fight and during the lead up.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
he stubbed his fucking toe.....
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
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by ShivanTiger on Feb 10, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
as far as I'm concerned
if a fighter is healthy enough to pass his pre fight exam, and get in the cage, then any pre-existing injuries that may have been there, cannot be used as an excuse for poor performance. That goes for all sports.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
by ShivanTiger on Feb 10, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
You're being thick for no reason.
Nobody is making excuses. Just pointing out facts.
His toe was hurt. Fact.
He couldn’t run to improve his cardio. Fact.
His cardio suffered as a result. Fact.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I'm being thick, cause that's how I was born. Chicks dig it
they’re all about the girth.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
by ShivanTiger on Feb 10, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Peyronnies ftw
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 10, 2012 10:58 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They are Heavyweights of course they will eventually gas but I must say Reem has worse cardio, Alistair has never really went the distance much in MMA and one of the few times he did with Werdum you could definitely see the fatigue.
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Not many HW fights will go 5 rounds
But if it did I hope for a finish.Its gets tiring listen to people whine about the decision.
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 10, 2012 9:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I know
However i’d hate to see either guy get KO’d.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
haha well thats a fight you're gonna hate to see
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 10, 2012 9:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This will be the third Netherlands guy Juniors has to KO, haven't the Dutch learned they can't mess with JDS
Stefan Struve UFC 95 TKO (punches)
Gilbert Yvel UFC 108 TKO (punches)
coming soon:
Alistair Overeem UFC 146 TKO (punches)
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Alistair is going to dread every memorial day weekend
After this fight. Reminding him of when Cigano took his soul and stomped on it.
JDS via bomb squad.
by xMMAxTYSONxMMA on Feb 10, 2012 9:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Any word on who/when Cain is fighting?
Kinda off topic sry
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 9:59 AM EST via mobile reply actions
You serious? Please don't be lying to be. I need this.
Lol
by xMMAxTYSONxMMA on Feb 10, 2012 10:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Awesome. Date set or just the bout agreement?
by xMMAxTYSONxMMA on Feb 10, 2012 10:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They want Cain to win, very clear.
I would much rather see Mir and Werdum and Cain and someone else haha.
\m/
by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 10, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
cain vs the war master
that would be a fun fight
pride never die.
this is much better imo
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
by Burlzilla129 on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Mir is still dangerous! This is awesome! Co-main to this heavyweight tilt maybe??
by cockmeat of the year on Feb 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
I was hoping for werdum vs mir in brazil
But cain vs mir is a definetly a match to look forward too…
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 10, 2012 10:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
so will cain
can’t wait to see mir uncunsious body laid out on the canvas
pride never die.
Mir deserves that walk
he is a legit scary ass dude for anyone to fight
you should totally twitter that on your facebook
nah, he's a piece of shit and his skills are not that good
he was getting blasted by big nog for fucks sake. If nog wasn’t as dumb and proud, he would have tko’d him and got the nod. Instead he went full retard and got hurt in the process.
it doesn’t tell me mir is elite, it tells me nog is stupid
pride never die.
Strongest grappler based on strength in the UFC heavyweight division but the worst striking defense in the division.
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Stefan Struve ??
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 10, 2012 11:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oooh....
I like that match up. Poor Mir… Dana wants him to get pasted again huh?
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think they're trying to put Cain back in the mix.
Mir has shown nothing new in his game that would allow him to get past guys like Carwin and JDS.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I still think Cain is the number one HW in the world
Him vs Carwin would be better imo, then Mir could snap Werdum’s arm too.
I kid
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Werdum would beat Mir's face in.
Cain #1? Don’t think so.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Yes, yes
And I too believe you are only as good as your last fight, but Cain is going to get that belt back.
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I never said anything about being as good as your last fight.
But Cain got knocked out cold in 60 seconds.
The guy that destroyed him is the better fighter.
Therefore, Cain is not the number 1 HW in the world.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Out cold?
A legit stoppage for sure, but see Michael Bisping for what defines “out cold”
I am saying Cain did get stopped in his last fight (as evidenced by your gif; hence my last fight comment also). JDS is number one right now, but I still believe Cain to be the better overall HW. His layoff and bad gameplan aside, you don’t think Cain wins that fight every other time??
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
No i really don't.
Cain couldn’t get the takedown and he was forced to stand with JDS.
he lost man
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
He didn't really try to get a TD
Now I’m not trying to discredit JDS’ win in any way, but Cain tried standing and got tagged. We all know Cain can take probably any HW down, and any HW can knock another down/out with one good shot.
My opinion is still that Cain is a better fighter. JDS is great at standing, but Cain is more well rounded.
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's like saying
If he didn’t lose he would have won
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Ok then
When GSP lost to Hughes the first time and Serra, I still believed him to be superior to both. Same thing here. Is that clear? You’re arguing against my opinion but it won’t change haha
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 11:00 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
If this is true
I will enjoy seeing Frank Mir get ground and pounded into oblivion.
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
At the risk of getting torn up
Is this possibly the biggest HW matchup of all time? Maybe not in terms of popularity, but as far as skills go?
by HeadKickLegSweep on Feb 10, 2012 10:18 AM EST reply actions
Fedor Cro Cop.
But then again, I haven’t looked forward to a HW fight this much since Fedor CC.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
getting a bomb dropped on him by Badr Hari
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Really is a shame that Badr never commited to making the MMA leap
by HeadKickLegSweep on Feb 10, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
He did.
Too close minded to make the transfer.
You should see all of the kickboxing commentators and how they diss MMA..
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I know he did a few fights
But didn’t he tap out to a front choke?
I just meant: I wish he took it seriously.
by HeadKickLegSweep on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
He was like 17-18 and got forearm choked
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
makes sense
Dude is sort of a nutcase anyway
by HeadKickLegSweep on Feb 10, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
i seen a lott of kickboxing events
I HAVE NEVERS HEARD OF A KICKBOXING COMMENTATOR DISSING MMA !!!
AND I HAVE SEEN A LOTT OF KICKBOXING EVENTS
Then you don't listen much
Watch the 2010 GP all the way through and listen to the way they talk crap about Overeem and MMA fighters.
You’re not some kickboxing god so put your caps lock key away you infantile fool.
You know nothing.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Was it english comantery
Cus all the k1 wgp,s and final where broadcasted live over here in holland
with dutch comentary and i can assure you they never talked crap about mma
Maybe the comentary you heard was the voice he always is full of shit
(do you also know there was a verbal agreement between badr and allistair
for 2 fights one k1 rules and one on Dream rules ) of course a verbal agreement dus not mean shit cus its not officiall
The mma fight never happend reason nobody know,s
badr did say im a stand-up fighter i wont fight mma ..
BUt all of this happend years ago..
Well then there lies our problem
It was all English commentary with Voice and Sefo.
You’re right he talks a lot of shit.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
There is a video where he disses MMA, he comes in the ring after a DREAM match and says some stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y8TdevKIWU
“All this hugging and shit, it’s nothing, K-1! stand up fight, real knockout!
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
what are the chances that we use the word "diss" in reference to the same thing
in the same minute.. crazy.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
lol ya crazy, i noticed
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Hahah That shit is so old
That,s like YEARS ago man ..That stuff started all of the so called DREAM VS K1 because of Badr steppin into the ring and saying stuff like that ..
Its good he did so because if he did not say that …ALLISTAIR would have never fought in the k1 …
I gues you guy,s know what happend when Allistair fought him the first time
After the fight allistair toke the microphone and said there he goes this was for all dream fighters and mma fighters …having respect for other fighters is Important !!
Let's see the one where he knocked hari out
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 10, 2012 11:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hari took that fight on short notice after he had already been in a fight not too long before.
We all saw what happened in the rematch.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
all because he didn't take reem seriously
Those aren’t reasons they are excuses
I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass.....and I'm all out of bubble gum!!!
by TillaDaDrilla on Feb 10, 2012 11:56 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Coming from him they're excuses
But i’m just stating the facts. That wasn’t a 100% or even an 80% Badr fighting.
We same what happened in the rematch. Badr is clearly the superior kickboxer.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
My little brother is saying Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir?
Any of you more informed individuals hear anything of the sort?? Cain is the man I met him once and he bought me a drink! I know I should sit tight but I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything of that sort.
by cockmeat of the year on Feb 10, 2012 10:25 AM EST reply actions
I see that now..
My giddiness got me a little trigger happy
by cockmeat of the year on Feb 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Cain is the man.
Everyone needs their setbacks. I think Cain grows from his and he has all the potential yo hold on to that belt
Randy Couture is my hero. End of story.Io
by danago's manager on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gut says jds but money says reem
by Cerrone's sombrero on Feb 10, 2012 10:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
this fight is gonna be fireworks. jds all day
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
This is lightning vs thunder type match
Don’t blink or be surprised either way
I’m leaning towards overeem right now
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 10, 2012 11:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Maniac trip?
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
LoL LoL
Oke im gonna try to keep it short …
We all know Jds goth fast hands and good bjj but witch brasillian mma fighter dus not know a little BJJ it comes as a standart Weapon with those fighters..
Allistair goth good stand up a lott of power and he knows his way on the ground
Plus im pretty sure he is a lott bigger that JDS and he weights a litte more to
Now of course NOT always the bigger man wins !!!
But to keep it short i dont see jds getting allistair on the ground for a submission
Since allistair is a lott bigger so for jds to win it would have to be a fast ko
like he did against CAIN …
Allistair Just needs to avoid a boxing match and be patient keep his HANDS up
Use his big knees and If he sees the opening HOOK jds in the face ..
I dont see jds taking more that 4 Solid knees be it in the face or breadbelly
So dont kill me when i say this but jds goth a little more than a punchers chance
But im stick with jds punches reem knees jds sleeps reem Eats:)
Great birthday present for me
Hope nobody gets hurt, last years momorial day weekend card was pretty damn weak
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