Coker: "Bigfoot" vs. Overeem not happening at Dec. 4 Strikeforce event

A rumored bout between Brazilian heavyweight Antonio Silva and Golden Glory’s Valentijn Overeem is not taking place at December’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” event.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today confirmed the news on MMAjunkie.com Radio.

A rumored bout between Brazilian heavyweight Antonio Silva and Golden Glory’s Valentijn Overeem is not taking place at December’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” event.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today confirmed the news on MMAjunkie.com Radio.

Reports of the bout first surfaced two weeks ago, though MMAjunkie.com cautioned that Silva hadn’t received an offer for the matchup.