Bas Rutten backs Junior dos Santos in Alistair Overeem debate
In past years Bas Rutten has been an adamant supporter of fellow Dutchman, and current UFC heavyweight contender, Alistair Overeem. However, one area “El Guapo” doesn’t have Overeem’s back in has to do with his chances against divisional champion Junior dos Santos. Overeem and Dos Santos are set to fight this summer. Rutten’s main source of contention when it comes to picking “The Demolition... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos: “It’s going to be a stand-up battle.”
If you’re not excited about Junior dos Santos’ upcoming title-defense against freshly victorious top contender Alistair Overeem, you should be, as the belt-wearing Brazilian himself even admits a highly-entertaining affair is in store for fans when the two face off in 2012. “Cigano” weighed in on the upcoming clash shortly after Overeem liver-kicked Brock Lesnar into retirement this past Friday... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar’s camp took issue with Alistair Overeem’s training
One of the many sub-stories to last night’s UFC 141 headliner between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar involves the victorious Dutchman’s training practices leading up to the bout. As many may remember, Overeem originally landed at Xtreme Couture after parting ways with Golden Glory’s gym. While his mother’s health-related forced him to return to Holland, it now appears the hard-hitting Dutchman... [Read More...]
Fresh off UFC 141 win Alistair Overeem now faces fight in court
Friday wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Alistair Overeem, as the UFC’s newest heavyweight contender found out yesterday he was being sued by his former management team, Golden Glory. Overeem downed former UFC champion Brock Lesnar in the main event of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem last night from Las Vegas, Nevada. “The Reem” will next face UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos in 2012,... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem is ready to win another dance in December
Former Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem knows he will be taking on one of the biggest and toughest man of his fight career on Friday night when he steps inside the Octagon for the first time against Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. However, Overeem, who has also won titles in DREAM and K-1, doesn’t seem all that concerned with the ex-UFC heavyweight title-holder and NCAA Division 1 wrestling... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar: “When that cage door gets locked, the beast within Brock Lesnar will come out.”
Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem have each won titles in their respective companies, with Lesnar being a former UFC heavyweight champ and Overeem having held gold in Strikeforce, DREAM, and K-1. Now, when the two massive heavyweights step inside the Octagon on Friday night in the main event of UFC 141, fireworks will be expected and for good reason given their respective talents. The winner of Lesnar-Overeem... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem clears first hurdle for Lesnar bout after passing drug test
So far, so good for the UFC‘s hopes of getting Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar inside the Octagon at UFC 141. Overeem, who came under heavy scrutiny when he missed a test earlier this year to fly back to Holland and care for his ill mother, passed his initial pre-fight drug test. “The Reem” will still have to take additional tests when he arrives in the U.S., but the first hurdle... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem reflects on week of testing, scrutiny
Alistair Overeem has the biggest fight of his career on the horizon, as the former Strikeforce heavyweight champ is set to meet Brock Lesnar in less than two weeks. However, as Overeem preps for the five-round war at UFC 141, he was forced to take time out of his busy schedule to explain why he missed a drug test to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Overeem has since been approved by NSAC on a... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar says Alistair Overeem is coming into HIS house at UFC 141
In a little over two weeks, one of the biggest heavyweight battles in MMA – literally – will take place when Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem collide in the main event of UFC 141. The show is set for Friday, December 30 rather than on Saturday due to New Year’s Eve and will emanate from Las Vegas. Adding even more intrigue to the headliner, the winner will earn a title shot against... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem gets conditional license from NSAC, fight with Lesnar still on
Despite the rumors, Alistair Overeem remains Brock Lesnar‘s opponent for UFC 141 at the end of the month. After a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Overeem was granted a conditional fight license for his main event bout. First Overeem must submit a drug test from Europe within the next 72 hours and then another drug test when he arrives in the US for his fight. Following the... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem discusses decision to move to heavyweight
Former Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem will face the biggest fight of his career later this month when he steps inside the Octagon against Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. With a win, Overeem would become the #1 contender to divisional title-holder Junior dos Santos and position himself to become recognized as one of the t ruly elite fighters in the world. However, not too long ago, “The Reem”... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem: “I’m going to rip Brock Lesnar apart…”
Alistair Overeem is considered to be one of the best heavyweights in the world. A champion in K-1 and the former Strikeforce heavyweight title-holder, Overeem finally makes his UFC debut this December when he battles former UFC heavyweight king Brock Lesnar in a fight to determine the next contender for the belt currently held by Junior dos Santos. In his latest blog for YahooSports, Overeem discussed... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem moves his training camp to Xtreme Couture
When Alistair Overeem makes his UFC debut in December, he won’t have his usual Golden Glory team in his corner. Instead, Overeem will be accompanied by some of the usual faces at Xtreme Couture, one of MMA’s most well-known training camps run by UFC Hall of Fame member Randy Couture. Overeem made the announcement on today’s episode of The MMA Hour. While “The Demolition Man”... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem confirmed for December 30
On December 30, Brock Lesnar returns to the octagon and Alistair Overeem enters the octagon. The best part? They’ll be doing so against each other. The heavyweight showdown is scheduled to be five-rounds and the winner will challenge the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title in 2012. This news caps off a big week for the heavyweight division that started... [Read More...]
Golden Glory open to Alistair Overeem signing exclusive deal with UFC, direct payment to fighters
It looks like there may still be a glimmer of hope remaining for fans of fighters out of Holland’s Golden Glory gym, including Marloes Coenen and Alistair Overeem, in terms of smoothing recent issues over with Zuffa and returning to MMA’s biggest stages – Strikeforce and the UFC. According to an official statement from Golden Glory executive Bas Boon, the regrettable release of their athletes... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem says Scott Coker promised him October date for Grand Prix
With the term “Golden Gate” referring to more than a historic bridge in San Francisco over the past week, it was only a matter of time before the publc heard from the man whose release from Strikeforce kicked off Zuffa’s professional separation from Holland’s Golden Glory gym – Alistair Overeem. The former Strikeforce heavyweight champ sat down with HDNet’s “Inside MMA” where he discussed... [Read More...]
Strikeforce terminates Alistair Overeem’s contract with one fight remaining
Shockwaves were sent through the MMA world this evening when it was revealed the owner of Strikeforce’s much-maligned heavyweight championship, Alistair Overeem, had been dropped from the promotion with one fight remaining on his contract. The jaw-dropping news came via a report on HDNet’s “Inside MMA” where injuries were cited as the reason for his release with a reference also made in regards... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem out of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, replaced by Daniel Cormier
It wouldn’t be a day in the MMA world without an injury that cancels a high profile fight. Alistair Overeem, the current Strikeforce heavyweight champion and part of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, is out of the tournament with a toe injury. He was scheduled to square off against Antonio Silva in the semi-finals of the tournament. Instead Daniel Cormier will take his place in the grand... [Read More...]
Is Alistair Overeem the Lebron James of MMA?
Read ahead as Five Ounces of Pain‘s Nick Halili compares Overeem to James based on not only athletic prowess, but in regards to questions surrounding the success of both… — Freak athlete. Physical specimen. Unstoppable force. These are words often used to describe reigning NBA MVP Lebron James. There is no one in basketball that can match his rare combination of strength, size, skill,... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem vs. Todd Duffee confirmed for New Year’s Eve
Speculation on Alistair Overeem’s next opponent is over, as Todd Duffee has been confirmed as stepping in to face the dynamic Dutch striker on December 31 at “Dynamite: The Power of Courage” in Saitama, Japan. The 25-year old is known for the raw power put on display during a short run in the UFC, as well as having notably knocked out all six of the opponent he’s beaten in his career. News... [Read More...]
