UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem

Watch UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem

  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (70)

UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event that took place on December 30th, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Produced by Zuffa LLC, the event featured some of the most talented MMA fighters in the world competing in various weight classes.

The show was headlined by a heavyweight bout between former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Dutch striker Alistair Overeem, who was making his UFC debut. Lesnar was a dominant wrestler with incredible strength and power, while Overeem was known for his knockout power and precision striking.

The UFC 141 undercard featured a number of exciting matchups, including lightweight bouts between Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone, and Jim Hettes and Nam Phan. Other notable fights included a heavyweight clash between Jon Fitch and Johny Hendricks, and a welterweight bout between Dong Hyun Kim and Sean Pierson.

The action-packed event was hosted by veteran UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, who hyped up the crowd with his trademark catchphrases and energetic introductions of the fighters. Donald Cerrone, a top-ranked lightweight fighter, served as a guest commentator alongside Joe Rogan and longtime UFC referee Herb Dean.

Throughout the evening, the fighters put on a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, with several fights ending in highlight-reel knockouts and submissions. In the co-main event, Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone engaged in a back-and-forth battle that ultimately saw Diaz emerge victorious with a unanimous decision.

In the heavyweight main event, Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem squared off in what was perhaps the biggest and most anticipated fight of the year. Both fighters came out swinging, with Lesnar trying to take Overeem down to the mat and nullify his striking game. However, Overeem proved to be too powerful, landing a series of devastating strikes that eventually forced Lesnar to crumble to the canvas.

The victory marked a significant milestone for overeem, who would go on to compete for the UFC heavyweight crown in the coming year. UFC 141 was a memorable event that showcased the best and brightest talent in the sport of MMA, and left fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

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Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes
10. Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes
December 30, 2011
Take a sharp-shooting Brazilian known as "The Gun," and a relentless aggressor nicknamed "The Anvil," and the stage is set for some featherweight fireworks between Diego Nunes and TUF alum Manny Gamburyan.
Jacob Volkmann vs. Efrain Escudero
9. Jacob Volkmann vs. Efrain Escudero
December 30, 2011
One of the sport's top young prospects, TUF 8 winner Efrain Escudero is coming into the Octagon with a vengeance. Unimpressed by his foe's credentials, Jacob Volkmann is a hard-nosed competitor who knows just what it takes to win in the UFC.
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson
8. Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson
December 30, 2011
Sean Pierson is still packing the same aggressive style that earned him a place in the UFC back in 2010, but if he wants to keep moving in one of the sport's toughest divisions, he has to hold back a hungry Dong Hyun Kim in this bout.
Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani
7. Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani
December 30, 2011
Punishing striker Anthony Njokuani can hurt you with any of his eight limbs. Next up for him is the always aggressive Danny Castillo, who has the perfect style to mesh with his fellow WEC alum.
Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao
6. Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao
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Brazil's Junior Assuncao knows what it takes to compete at the highest level of the sport, and this time it's against TUF season nine winner Ross Pearson, who is making his featherweight debut.
Nam Phan vs. Jimmy Hettes
5. Nam Phan vs. Jimmy Hettes
December 30, 2011
Though he hasn't shown off his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in his entertaining standup battles, Nam Phan may want to dust off his grappling game against submission wizard Jimy Hettes, a purple belt in jiu-jitsu and a brown belt in judo.
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
4. Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
December 30, 2011
Alex Gustaffson has been quietly moving up the ranks, now he wants to add Vladimir Matyushenko to that list. Meanwhile, Matyushenko has gone from dominating his foes on the mat to knocking them out, and it's clean up time once again for The Janitor.
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks
3. Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks
December 30, 2011
When former NCAA standouts Jon Fitch and Johny Hendricks meet, it's not just as two of the division's top wrestlers, it's an opportunity for Hendricks to join the elite level and for Fitch to keep his place in line for the welterweight crown.
Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone
2. Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone
December 30, 2011
Nate Diaz and Donald "Cowboy" are both great at two things - talking trash, and backing it up in the OCTAGON.
Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem
1. Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem
December 30, 2011
Two very big men with very heavy hands will meet to decide the next belt contender, as former heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar welcomes former STRIKEFORCE champ Alistair Overeem into the OCTAGON.
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  • Premiere Date
    December 30, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (70)