Overeem thinks Lesnar deserves more credit. Speaking to MMA Fight Corner shortly after his move to join the Blackzilians camp in Florida was announced, he said:
“I know the impact of my knees. I think he took five direct impacts and then a liver kick. I know that one accurately placed knee is a knock out so that’s a lot of good shots.
“It’s so easy to say after the fight if somebody’s performance was disappointing. I think certain fans do that, but I think fighters realize all the hard work and preparation that went into it. I think Brock was 100%, he did cut me on the eye with a hard jab. I think it’s a little bit short-minded to say he wasn’t there to fight.â€
The win earned Overeem a shot at the heavyweight title held by Junior Dos Santos. The two are to meet in Las Vegas on May 26th. Yesterday Overeem was announced as having joined the ‘Blackzilian’ team in South Florida. His training camp commences at the start of March.
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