A proposed rematch between heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic that would have taken place on Dec. 31 in Saitama, Japan at the Saitama Super Arena during FEG’s “Fields Dynamite!!” event has been canceled. Overeem revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com’s Cory Brady last week that he had signed for the bout.... 

Alistair Overeem has reinvented himself since making the move up to the heavyweight division. The Dutch fighter has gone undefeated in his last five fights while obtaining the Strikeforce heavyweight championship along the way. Big wins over big names have turned many heads and have many mentioning Overeem’s name when discussing the sports top heavyweights,... 

Alistair Overeem has confirmed that he will compete against Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic on New Year’s Eve in a bout to be featured during FEG’s annual “Dynamite!!” event at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The former PRIDE star made the announcement during an exclusive interview with FiveOuncesOfPain.com contributing... 

In a new interview with dvenik.hr, Mirko Cro Cop has confirmed that he will face off against Alistair Overeem in a rematch of their bout at last month’s DREAM 6 event. The rematch will take place at K-1 Dynamite!! 2008 on New Year’s Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Cro Cop also confirmed that he will be fighting on an injured knee that will... 

With an urgent need to draw a strong rating for its DREAM.6 event on Sept. 23 at the Saitama Super Arena in order to maintain its broadcast relationship TBS, DREAM has added two major heavyweight attractions just weeks out from the event. DREAM has made it official that Mirko Cro Cop will be taking on current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistar Overeem.... 

Alistair Overeem has made no secret about his interest in fighting former UFC and PRIDE knockout artist Mirko Cro Cop, going so far as to call the Croatian out after a win over Tae Kyun Lee in his DREAM.4 bout. Cro Cop recently responded in a blog post stating among other things: I was asked by the members of media if I’m willing to fight Overeem since... 

After a reported bout between Sam Stout and Paul Kelly for UFC 89 on October 18 in Birmingham, England, a new opponent has apparently been set for Stout. According to a report by Mike Russell of The Fight Network, Stout is now set to face Terry Etim on the card in a lightweight bout. According to the report, Stout also recently signed a four fight contract extension... 

A lightweight battle between Sam Stout and Paul Kelly will be added to the card for UFC 89 on October 18, according to TKOExtreme.com. The UFC has yet to officially announce the match. UFC 89 is scheduled to emanate from the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Already announced as a featured bout for the fight card is a middleweight matchup between... 

The Fight Network is reporting that its sources have indicated Sam Stout could return to the UFC as early as Nov. 17 and make an appearance at UFC 78 in Newark, NJ. Stout, who has not fought since losing to Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 10, has been trying to fight his way back onto a major show by keeping busy on regional shows. He boosted his stock with... 

Lightweight fighter Sam Stout, who is coming off a loss against Spencer Fisher in what was a match of the year candidate at UFC Fight Night 10, is scheduled to fight for Canadian-based fight promotion TKO in September. According to Fightlinker.com, it appears as though Stout is out of the UFC. Another Canadian fighter who had been with Zuffa, Mark Hominick, is...