Bas Rutten says Alistair Overeem's "glass jaw" will be exposed by JDS
Posted on January 22, 2012, 03:00 PM by Joey Santosus
"I think Alistair, everything he does is one single shot because he knows he's got that glass jaw as well. He's been knocked out quite a few times in the past, even by Chuck Liddell as well. Every time when he punches, one hand is up. He throws single shots; he doesn't throw combinations. You saw that when he fought (Fabricio) Werdum. Werdum was actually tagging him more than he did to Werdum. I think that Junior dos Santos, with his combinations, his reach, I think he's going to tag him and he's going to throw combos and I think that yeah, he's going to take this fight." - For more from Bas Rutten, visit Sherdog.com (via MMAMania.com)
Alistair Overeem can't take a punch - and he knows it.
That's according to mixed martial arts legend Bas Rutten, who says that the Dutchman's lack of striking combinations can be directly attributed to his "glass jaw."
Currently riding a 12-fight unbeaten streak, Overeem defeated Brock Lesnar in December to earn a crack at UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. However, of his 11 career defeats, more than half have come by way of knockout, a statistic that Rutten says is evidence of "The Reem's" inability to withstand the power in dos Santos' hands. But, what do you think LowKick'ers? Does Rutten speak the truth about his fellow countryman, or will Overeem silence the critics with a victory over the champ?
Further Reading: Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem likely for Summer event
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Well I don't think Overeems problem was that he had a glass jaw as much as that he had a weak psyche and often got TKO'd due to strikes, a great example of that is vs Liddell. However Liddell has stopped so many fighters in the same manner that he stopped Overeem that I hardly feel it says that much.
I also can't really say that we have seen any evidence of that weak psyche of Overeems for a long time now so is it gone? maybe.
He probably got knocked out a lot thanks to all the dehydration from cutting weight when he fought at 205, however once you get knocked out a few times fighters' chins generally will suffer irrespective of what weight they're at. Badr Hari said pretty much the same thing as Bas (and backed it up the second time they fought), that Alistair can't take a whole lot of punishment.
The brain is cushioned in your head by a small fliud like sack it absorbs impacts and keeps your brain protected. When we say a fighter's chin has gone away, what you are really referring to is the damage the cushion has taken in your head. This membrane gets damaged and detaches itself and allows the brain to hit the inside of the skull with more force and we start seeing KO's.
Chucks is gone now, Arlovski's been gone..many others too...Wandi's is damaged badly as well.
I believe Reem is susceptible to this as well. Ive seen him KO'd more than once. The worst part is, once Reem gets his bell rung, I have never seen him recover after that and he got finished each time.
This is why I agree with Bas.
Actually, science has no clue what causes a knockout. You're just citing one of many theories here.
I think the theory that makes more sense is that a KO is usually caused by a sharp and sudden trauma to the brainstem, which is why punches to the occipital lobe are illegal and why fighters can take an insane amount of damage without being KO'd if they "roll with the punches".
if it worked the way you say, everyone would have an expiry date if they took too many punches and fighting might not exist. it's not how hard or how many times you get hit, it's really how it turns you usually.
Its the best one to date. Science backs it also.
Actually Fight Science in National Geographic channel has proven that there is a Science of getting knockouts. It's actually a great watch I believe it was called Fight Science MMA.
The same Bas Rutten who stated once that Overeem is the best heavyweight is contradicting himself here...I believe that JDS has to be as much concerned by the Reem's lethal knees and strikes as the Reem by the champ's fast and heavy hands...Overeem is a smart guy and he'll definitely be well-prepared for this fight...Comparing him to the lightweight he was is also unfair...We'll dealing today with a totally different fighter, a demolition machine...
That was the first thing I thought too about these comments, Bas would be saying JDS is in trouble this fight if it wasn't for the fallout with golden glory
Exactly! I also noticed that when Overeem was last interviewed on Inside MMA that Bas did not interview him which seemed a little unprofessional.
Mannnn for some reasom Bas always talks down about his buddies in big fights but everyone that did KO Overeem were heavy handed strikers damn
look at Randy he has great chin but has been KOed quite a few times...
but I do think that the way he fights he leaves himself open and withJDS
will be very dangerous
Bas does this a lot !!!
He didn't like the fact that Alistair left golden glory and they had a falling out . Maybe he had some money invested ther !?
Remembering him saying if he would have to fight kimbo in a street fight he would probably distract him in order to win and what a natural athlete Kimbo was untill he lost and the gravy train came to a halt?
I think he's just bitter because of the huge paycheck fighters get nowadays .
BTW Rutten would never get the decision against Randleman these days !!!! Petty man
there's no doubt the dude can get knocked out by a good punch, there are some special people out there like edgar who needs his neck snapping to seperate him from consciousness, but 90% of guys can get ktfo by a clean temple shot, and it could happen to jds too. 50/50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8mBe0_Ha78
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I am a fan of Overeem, but I also believe that JDS will knock him out when they fight. JDS is going to be the HW champ for a long time.
people said the same about cain i seem to remember
Last year Bas said that Alistair ist the best Heavywheight in the world. Now he says he has a glass jaw? I think he talks to Golden Glory too much. I like Bas but now he is contradictory.
Bas had Overeem at number 1 on his list of top HW. What gives Bas?!! He has just as much a chance of touching JDS on the chin if he lands his power shots early.
I think I know another person like that.Him and Dana White must drink the same water!!!!!!!
Someones upset Overeem left golden glory.
haha probably. Overeem has never had a glass jaw in my opinion I mean if I was I striker with one touch KO power I would only fight one strike at a time its just good Strategy isn't it??
Hunter that video was freakin awesome!!! Hopefully bouncers in the United States don't take it seriously unless they really want to go to prison.
Bas is pretty damn smart. I totally agree with him. Its just a matter of time before he gets KOFO....yea, and Brock was unbeatable right?
BAS IS RIGHT, JDS IS GOING TO WRECK REEM
Bas is too smart to say something without a reason. What's he up to?
Reem may have a glass jaw but he's got a shock absorber built in to his neck.
Just curious...do you have your username memorized?
I hope your password is easier 8)
Bas was pretty funny in GTA IV : Liberty City
Yeah, Okay Bas. A few months ago he was calling Overeem the best HW in the world.
its simply cuz he left GG.bas is a good man but he be hatin'
Bas is obviously just being a hater. I love Dos Santos and Overeem and I can't wait for this fight. I'm goin with Dos Santos cause I think he's got the best hands in the division so as long as he can avoid Overeem's clinch game I think he will win. Bu that's just my opinion, this fight could definitely go either way and I wouldn't be upset.
Bas is right dude, no way he survives if JDS tags him. I like Overeem a lot but his record shows he's been KO'd enough to consider this his major weakness. He's still a juggernaut, but his chink in the armor is clear.
Also, whatever mental weakness some of you are mentioning comes from
Alistair being aware of this and having that concern remove him from the zone. Nonetheless, Overeem could beat JDS, I think he's stronger and has more way knees and kicks. On the ground it would be interesting too, 50-50 with different styles.
true words by bas.
pretty dumb ****ing comment from a smart man... he was KOd even by chuck liddell WTF? he makes it sound as if liddell doesnt have the power to ko any1 in the world
as in "by a Light HW..."
JDS may or may not expose Overeem's questionable chin. But don't count out the chances that JDS will get KTFO by Reem. We gotta see how each fighter's chin can hold out to each other's power.
I don't think Bas Rutten would say that, because Bas things Overeem is the best thing since sliced bread. Maybe he said "We'll see his chin tested" not "we'll see his glass chin tested"
I could have sworn Bas had Alistair the #1 heavyweight for a whileeeeeee now. Well thats what he said on inside mma over a year and a half ago. But I also thought your brain was cushioned by spinal fluid..idk
that is the one worry i have for this fight. his chin will be tested in this fight and if it passes he could deliver some pretty hard strikes himself. he has shown a glass jaw in the past, but i always believe even back in the pride days that he is one of the most dangerous fighters for the first five the eight minutes. i'm looking forward to this match either way. may the best man win.
Overeem hasn't been KO'd since 07 and also has only been KO'd by one heavyweight (Sergei Kharitonov) So maybe the weight cut for LHW could have had something to do with him being knocked out so often. And its not like he was getting KO'd by bums Rua, Liddel, and Nog are all legends. All that being said JDS probably isn't the guy he wants to test his chin against. In my opinion JDS has enough power to KO anyone. Except Roy Nelson.
What r u talking about? He was ko'd in 09... and no, Bas isnt wrong, if anything he was biased before. The fact is Overreem cant take a punch or kick to the head: every time this happens, he loses by KO.
i was talking about in his mma career. but your right he was TKO'd by Badr Hari. think it was a ref stoppage but Badr Hari definitely rocked him. I was just trying to state that since he moved to HW he has only been KO'd once after being KO'd a bunch at LHW in a short period and it was one of his first fight at HW when he fought Sergei. Wasn't really trying to say he all the sudden has an amazing chin since moving up in weight. Just pointing out the fact that it may have helped him helped him not get knocked out so easily. He does have 10-15 fights since he's been KO'd. Unless he takes some huge shots from JDS and perseveres it really doesn't prove anything to me because JDS makes everyone look like they have a glass jaw.
"Makes everyone look like they have a glass jaw" except Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson, two of his last three fights. I believe it's the punchers accuracy not the punchees chin. Only a fighter would understand that statement. When you get hit on the right spot and you are completly blind or your legs stop working properly. Strikers make their chin harder to get at. Dos Santos went over the top and hit Velasquez on the temple area.
Alistar is a much better striker than he was when he fought at 205,plus its not hard to get knocked out by a perfectly placed punch.Ive seen guys rocked from straight jabs it depends on placement of the shot also momentum like when Lidell leaned into that Franklin KO.
if this were true, Overeem compensates with his technique,defense and counters. Seems to be working for him for years now. He hasn't been knocked out since nor has he absorbed much damage.
he got Ko'd in 09. Everytime a kick or punch hits him in the face, hes gone...
Liddell going into Franklin broke my heart....
It aint that simple dudes! Funny,alot of you stoners were sayin that Brock Lesnar was gonna have The Reem grounded and pounded,out wrestled and gassed.He sent him packin back 2 the WWF amigo! He's fought the creme de la creme and is an explosive wrecking machine with brutal inhuman power! Have any of you bongsters ever thought,"hey dude,what happens if 260 lbs of ripped dutch beef takes a much smaller JDS 2 the ground?"His submisions are narly,not 2 mention his ground n poundamundo. JDS is gonna have his hands full amigo's
its 50/50... whoever connects good 1st is gonna take it. That said, JDS is faster
Sooo everyone BUT you are on drugs and smoking bongs....your a fking idiot.
well he ran through the k1 grand prix against some heavy srikers without getting knocked out so lets see....
Overeem will eat Junior Bacon Santos and then "Punk Payback" Bas back to HDNet where he can be queer and people still like him. OVEREEM for President!!! He passes more tests than your wife on "Maury" Bas! You see Bas with his action figure "mini-me?" I bet he is the only person that jerks off to "Mr. Clean" bahaha!!!
Being the best does not mean your invulnerable to getting knocked out. When GSP fought Matt Serra GSP got tag and lost things like that can happen so the plan is simple with Overeem just don't get knocked out. DONE!
Being the best does not mean your invulnerable to getting knocked out. When GSP fought Matt Serra GSP got tag and lost things like that can happen so the plan is simple with Overeem just don't get knocked out. DONE!
Wow. Bas Rutten shows his true face now. I'm Dutch and I always support Dutchies but Bas has lost a lot of respect in my eyes. Unprofessional to let personal feelings come in first being overly positive and now overly negative just because Overeem supposedly screwed Bas little Golden Glory buddies. GG did everything to mess up Overeem before the Brock fight now Bas is trying to play mindgames. Bas you lost my respect. Go play in b-rated action movies.
This ! +1, coming from another dutchie ! Bas is to high on himself !
There's probably more to it than that. Everything involving UFC is "CLOSED DOORS". It kind of reminds me of Rocky V IF you know what I mean.
I think Cigano has glass chin aswell.
JDS has a good chin from what we have seen. He's been hit hard in all of his fights, against guys with alot of KO power (Nelson, Carwin, Cro Cop ect).
What is the evidence for this? You cannot say that about a man that has never been KO'd. Make sense? I've seen him tired, but I've seen Overeem tired aswell.
first of all, jds's opponents do not need a glass chin, he can knock any1 out. Same goes for overeem. I like both guys so i dont really care who wins, but its most certainly gonna be a knockout. And no disrespect to bass but even mentioning liddel's name in an argument like that makes it invalid.
Of course Alistair only throws one and two punch or kick combinations.
Thats what his physique allows him to do. His muscle mass does slow him up a little but thats to be expected. He is`nt gonna be throwing five hit combinations like someone like Cruz because he weighs twice as much as him.
Overeem is just a bull at the moment and i don`t think JDS is gonna be able to stop his power knees.
Got k.o'd EVEN by LIDDEL, eeeeuuuuhhhh o.k bas, thanks !
That explaines a lot ........about bas !
Well, there was this rumor going on for a long time, that Bas can be a ****.
*cough*
Bas knows best!
We haven't seen Reem KO'd for a long time, on the contradictory though, we haven't seen him get tagged for a long time. We all know about JDS and his power. This is a toss up, this is why we watch the fights...
JDS foot work speed and Boxing skill will dominate the fight,
just like Egar vs Pen
I have no idea why some people here are saying that Bas is against Overeem, Bas is affiliated with some othe promotion, Bas is being a jerk. But in reality if you look at Overeems 11 losses 6 of them are by getting knocked out now that is more than 50% of Overeems losses which would tell me that Overeem is vulnerable to getting knocked out. Is that a fair conclusion?
Very fair. The first round will be dangerous and JDS has to be careful.