From MMAJunkie.com,
OFFICIAL RESULTS
* Alistair Overeem def. Brett Rogers via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:40.
* Antonio Silva def. Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza def. Joey Villasenor via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
* Roger Gracie def. Kevin Randleman via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:10
* Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante def. Antwain Britt via KO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:45
While going 3 out of 5 wasn’t too bad, I am going to chastise myself for completely forgetting Alistair Overeems ground game and Brett Rodgers lack of one. Even though he is primarily known for his striking and kickboxing, The Reem does have a ground game and has picked up a number of wins via submission. So his dominating performance should not have been too surprising, but in a weird way it was.
The other fight that I called wrong but was completely surprised by was Arlovski getting out clinched and edged out by Bigfoot Silva? With this being his third loss in a row, and the second one to an opponent that was perceived to be no match for the former UFC champion. Where the Pitbull goes from here is anybodies guess, but he has to either completely destroy his next opponent or stick to his acting career. Nothing short of a complete re-dedication to the sport can save this man, but how much fight can be left in a guy who has fallen so far from grace and has a viable career as a believable tough guy in the movies.
Other than that the event went off without a hitch and the other bouts went my way. Gracie got his sub, Feijao got his KO and Jacare didn’t sub but still won against Joey Villasenor (yay for people validating my assumptions). Hopefully if Fedor can get past Werdum we can look forward to 10 months worth of M1 trying to negotiate a title shot with a more than willing champion in Overeem whilst Cocker desperately tries to keep the company afloat.
I kinda enjoyed watching the ubereem destroyer. I also liked the fact that he called out Fedor and gave props to Rogers for being a man and facing him. So maybe it will get Fedor’s handlers fired up since we all know Fedor doesnt care about it, its just his sketchy management. But here is to hoping M1 and Strikeforce can work something out so Fedor can fight Overeem and then win or loose have no one else to fight in strikeforce and move on to fighting cans until he hangs up the gloves. I wish M1 could negotiate Aleks to come over and fight for them. /end rant.
GOD DAMN. I would LOVE to see a Fedor/Overeem fight. That shit was intense. Best part was seeing Overeem throw Brett Rogers like he was a goddamn DOLL. Amazing.
Yeah it was just stunning to see a flawlessly executed mma gameplan. Alistairs striking, ground transition (that super sneaky rear leg trip/toss) and his top position dominance (when Rodgers almost got up he started to yoke up the guillotine, turtled up to escape it) was pretty damn good.
He handled his business and took virtually no damage at all. And as Brett said if M1 doesn’t put this into contract negotiation limbo we may see the first Strikeforce ppv with Overeem vs Fedor.