Rumor: Overeem close to deal with UFC, possible fight at 140

captain organic wrote:

But seriously, I think we are beyond the point where we just expect Brock to rag doll whomever he is in the cage with. He needs to show he won't go into turtle mode the first time a punch lands in the cranial area.

I agree Brock cant win with just his size but he has some skills also. He is very quick for a big man and is very powerful also. His wrestling is good and he definitely can GNP people out. So it isnt just size why people think he is good.

captain organic wrote:

But seriously, I think we are beyond the point where we just expect Brock to rag doll whomever he is in the cage with. He needs to show he won't go into turtle mode the first time a punch lands in the cranial area.

And this is a specific matchup people are discussing here. One in which Brock's opponent has a worthless gas tank until proven otherwise and if he got stuck on the bottom while exhausted would get his ass handed to him

If Reem gets a deal it's title shot.

josh200612 wrote:

If Reem gets a deal it's title shot.

who you got in a Reem vs Brock fight?

I got Brock but it could go either way. I definitely think the fight happens though.

The only thing that worries me about Overeem is his chin, i don't see him getting taken down as he's way too strong. If he tags Brock it's all over because he hits like a mack truck

killerofchicken wrote:

The only thing that worries me about Overeem is his chin, i don't see him getting taken down as he's way too strong. If he tags Brock it's all over because he hits like a mack truck

Overeem could definitely land something big and hurt Brock but I disagree that brock wouldnt be able to take him down.

Early on i don't see it, don't forget about them uber knees lol

killerofchicken wrote:

Early on i don't see it, don't forget about them uber knees lol

Good point.

Overeem's resume is completely devoid of people who had good takedown games

bobbitt15 wrote:

Overeem's resume is completely devoid of people who had good takedown games

true, but the fight starts standing...

So Bobbitt you think Brock beats Overeem also?

I'm not saying he beats him, but i'm leaning that way.

You know what? I love both fighters but I'm going to close to black people FTW!

timthebim wrote:

So Bobbitt you think Brock beats Overeem also?

I would lean Brock. Don't trust Reem's gas tank and for as much talk as there is about Brock giving in once he gets in, Alistair would crumble just as easily if he was on his back tired with Brock on top of him

YES!!!! you are learning young apprentice

I still want Brock to win I'm still a huge wrestling fan we should have pro and college discussions here cause I watch both. So? Make sections it will bring more people in trust me.

speak to the head honchos

killerofchicken wrote:

speak to the head honchos

We have tried right?

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/26/2386279/ufc-and-alistair-overeem-negotiating-says-dana-white
On the Dan LeBatard radio show, Dana White addressed the topic:

Quote :

"We're talking to Overeem. When everything fell apart, you guys heard me come out and say, 'We can't do business with these guys the way these guys want to do business,' meaning his management. Well they've changed their opinions on how they can do business with us, so now we can."

lets get it done Mr White, i mean... you already ruined the GP

Brock in his best form would struggle with someone like Reem, but off an injury with no training at his stage in his career, Overeem as his first fight back would be a brutal massacre. Reem has brute strength and Brock doesn't have a very technical takedown game. No set ups. Just a power oriented double he has barely drilled in two years now.

I would find it mystifying if he was booked against Reem in his first fight back. Brock needs a tune up bout.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Brock in his best form would struggle with someone like Reem, but off an injury with no training at his stage in his career, Overeem as his first fight back would be a brutal massacre. Reem has brute strength and Brock doesn't have a very technical takedown game. No set ups. Just a power oriented double he has barely drilled in two years now.

I would find it mystifying if he was booked against Reem in his first fight back. Brock needs a tune up bout.

Yeah i don't see it either, I'm leaning towards Mir vs Reem... it even rhymes

I don't see Reem vs Brock in the near future. I honestly think that JDS win or lose vs Cain could be in the near future. It's a HW standup battle they can cash in on.

Overeem vs Mir
Brock vs Schaub-Big Nog winner