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Ok, I know it’s only September, but the MMA world is getting us prepared for a big time Heavyweight Fight on December 30th.  On a rare Friday Night Pay-Per-View fight card, we get to see former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem take on Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Brock Lesnar.   Overeem hasn’t lost a fight since 2007,  and brings unique world class kickboxing into the Octagon.   

Lesnar has been out for a year with his second battle with diverticulitis,  and is looking to get another title shot.  He lost his last fight to current heavyweight champion Cain Velazquez by TKO due to heavy ground-and-pound.  He’s stated he’s 100% now and ready to fight. 

Looking at the tale of the tape:

 

                            Lesnar                                   Overeem

Height:                 6’3”                                        6’5”

Weight:               265                                         260

Reach:                 81”                                          81.5”

 

Although these Goliaths appear to be evenly matched in size, each fighter has their own strengths over the other opponent. While Lesnar has proven his ground game is a huge advantage over his opponents with his history of being a Division I-A Wrestling Champion, Overeem is a Kick boxing world champion with a great standing game advantage. It is clear that not only will this be a great fight, but both opponents will need to bring a great fight plan to the octagon to triumph.

By: Coach Joe

 

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