THAI FIGHTER.
THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 7: CROSSROADS
Brock Lesnar & Alistair Overeem Q&A
Brock flashes a bicep to silence the torrent of questions regarding his health issues.
The Reem remained typically demure throughout, but added some pro-wrestling-esque threats to tease the boisterous fans.
These two behemoths will face off New Year’s Eve to decide who is the number one contender in the Heavyweight division.
UFC on FOX: Silencing the Critics
RIP “Smokin” Joe
UFC 138 Post Fight Press Conference – at a glance
UFC 138 was the highest grossing event in the history of the LG Arena – generating $1.5 million
10,823 were in attendance
Bonuses Awarded:
Terry Etim – Sub of the Night
For his 17 second stoppage of Edward Faaloloto
Che Mills – Knock Out of the Night
After TKOing Chris Cope in 40 seconds flat
Brad Pickett vs Renan Barao – Fight of the Night
Barão defeated Pickett via rear naked choke at 4:09 of round 1
Quotes etc. after the jump
Mark Munoz & Chris Leben - so much for 5 rounds
The Filipino Wrecking Machine won via TKO when the Crippler declared he could not continue after Round 2
MARK MUNOZ // CHRIS LEBEN
Round 1
Munoz scores an early takedown. Did he ever really consider standing in the pocket with Leben? Chants of “Leben” but all the while Munoz controls the action as well as his opponent. The Crippler gets Munoz down to the mat but doesn’t succeed, or necessarily try to keep him down. But quickly slams his opponent for a second time.
Bombs away from both guys in the closing minute and both appear to have conceded some damage, telegraphing their punches and Leben already showing signs of his zombie-ish offense.
Round 2
More control from the Filipino Wrecking Machine for the first part of the round. Some threats from Leben of course but it all looked like it could be over when a time-out was called to inspect the gruesome cut over Leben’s left eye.
The doc let things slide until the end of the round, but boos rang out when the Crippler’s corner threw in the towel before the third – Leben complained that he was struggling to see clearly.
A disappointed and disrespectful crowd but the humble Munoz moves into real title contention and goes on record to say that he deserves to face the Spider. Questions will be asked later tonight at the post-fight press conference.
BRAD PICKETT // RENAN BARAO
A collective gasp was heard and felt across the LG Arena when everyone realised that Barao was out to put a hurting on “One Punch”. The onslaught didn’t let up and it wasn’t long before the Nova Uniao product landed a game-changing knee to Pickett’s temple. Swiftly following up with a slick combination, putting the Londoner down hard.
Brad defended the choke decently but there was just too long left in the round for Barao to do what he does best – submit.
Renan Barao wins by Rear Naked Choke at 4.09 in Round 1
a delicate smattering of Mixed Martial Arts coverage.
