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Alistair Overeem stops Augusto Sakai with brutal ground and pound attack to win UFC Vegas 9 main event

Alistair Overeem may not have many fights left in his career but he’s certainly making the most of whatever time is remaining in his career.

The former UFC title contender unleashed a brutal ground and pound attack in the championship rounds of his fight against up and coming heavyweight Augusto Sakai to earn a fifth round TKO while moving to 3-1 in his past four fights. The victory also notches win no. 47 in Overeem’s legendary career as he takes a step forward towards another run at the championship before he hangs up his gloves for good.