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8. Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem
UFC 203 “Miocic vs. Overeem”
Sept. 10, 2016 | Cleveland
Overeem was not the man to pry the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title out of Miocic’s hands. Miocic knocked out the Dutchman with crushing first-round ground-and-pound to retain his championship in the UFC 203 main event at Quicken Loans Arena, as the Euclid, Ohio, native sent his fellow Buckeyes home with smiles on their faces. Overeem succumbed to punches 4:27 into Round 1. The successful title defense was not without adversity for Miocic, who was felled by a left hand and forced to defend against a subsequent guillotine choke. The Strong Style Fight Team lynchpin withstood Overeem’s advances, returned to his feet and imposed his will with relentless pressure. Miocic took down the 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix winner after he threw an ill-advised side kick, settled in top position and beat him unconscious with three right hands from inside guard.

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