NEWARK, N.J. – If you correctly predicted the method of victory for Alistair Overeem (37-13 MMA, 2-2 UFC) over fellow heavyweight Frank Mir (16-9 MMA, 14-9 UFC) at Saturday’s UFC 169 event, give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back.
Their bout, which was part of the event’s pay-per-view main card from Newark, N.J.’s Prudential Center, not only lasted more than a few minutes, it went the distance.
After pacing himself early – even during a first-round barrage of ground and pound – Overeem walked away with the dominant decision victory over the former champion.
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