GSP came away impressed with Pacman during visit to Philippines

In terms of popularity in his home country, there's no athlete in the world like Manny Pacquiao. What U.S. athlete can say they're a candidate to make the national news on any given night? Pacman updates hit the Filipino airwaves throughout the year.

Last week, Georges St. Pierre and the UFC benefitted from the coverage. GSP went on a three-day promotional trip and hit Pacquiao's gym. He got a chance to work a little more with Pacman's trainer Freddie Roach and watch Pacquiao in action. He came away impressed saying Pacman is the fastest thing he's ever seen.

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Overeem video before and during his K-1 appearance

Alistair Overeem was back at it again this weekend. The Strikeforce heavyweight champ isn't fighting MMA in the U.S. for the remainder of 2010 because of his participation in K-1's Final 16. This lead-in video seems way to good to be relegated to the internet. There's pretty funny stuff including Overeem finally getting manhandled. He gets worked over by an older masseuse.

You can see the results of his hard work below. Ben Edwards takes the best Overeem can dish out but can't stand any longer after a dozen-plus sledgehammer overhand rights and three knockdowns. HDNet announcer Michael Schiavello makes Gus Johnson sound less than enthusiastic. 

K-1 Final Results:
Sergey Kharitonov def. Takumi Sato by KO (Round 1, 2:50)
Dzevad Poturak def. Chalid Arrab by TKO (Corner stoppage, Round 2, 0:06)
Tyrone Spong def. Ray Sefo by Decision (Unanimous decision, 3-0)
Gokhan Saki def. Freddy Kemayo by KO (Round 1, 2:14)
Daniel Ghita def. Errol Zimmerman by KO (Round 2, 0:18)
Kyotaro def. Jerome Le Banner by forfeit
Peter Aerts def. Ewerton Texiera by Decision (Ext. Round, 3-0)
Mighty Mo def. Raul Catinas by Decision (Unanimous decision, 3-0)
Semmy Schilt def. Hesdy Gerges by Decision (Unanimous decision, 2-1)
Alistair Overeem def. Ben Edwards by TKO (Round 1, 2:08)

 

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