UFC 141: Brock Lesnar Vs Alistair Overeem

The historic matchup in UFC 141 on December 30th between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem shocked the MMA world. While audiences were expecting a long, drawn out battle between the two giants, they were disappointed that the match lasted only a couple minutes. Despite the hype created in promoting the bout, fans didn’t feel like they got their money’s worth after a hard side sick from Overeem knocked the wind out of Lesnar.

Both Overeem and Lesnar, at around 265 pounds each, were expected to post a historic fight. Lesnar’s long bout with diverticulitis hindered his ability to remain in top shape for the match, and indeed he did lose a large amount of weight due to the sickness. Without being on top of his game, Lesnar casually took the kick to his side, not expecting the effect it would have on his internal organs, which caused him to collapse on the mat. In this view, Overeem’s win seems to be more of luck than skill. Results certainly would have been different had Lesnar not been absent from the ring for so long.

Fans of Overeem credit his fighting technique and skill in taking down Lesnar, but Overeem still has a lot to learn in terms of not relying on his mass to overcome opponents. This is what Lesnar was used to doing, and it caused him to lose a few bouts. Overeem put on an immense amount of weight to compensate for his lack of fighting ability, and knew that without him being at his heaviest, he would stand a small chance at defeating fighters like Lesnar.

A disappointing heavyweight bought for UFC 141 will leave fans wondering whether it’s worth paying the $45 to watch the fight on pay-per-view. Nonetheless, Overeem seems to have a great career ahead of him and it’ll be interesting to see who’s up for the challenge to take him on.

Source:

“UFC 141 results: Alistair Overeem proves he’s the real deal with a first round stoppage over Brock Lesnar” by Sergio Hernandez

http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/31/2672509/ufc-141-results-alistair-overeem-brock-lesnar-fight-stoppage-mma-news


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