Brock Lesnar‘s aspirations of reclaiming the UFC heavyweight title goes through Alistair Overeem.
The former UFC heavyweight champion will meet former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in the main event at UFC 141 in December.
In a recent interview to promote the upcoming video game WWE ’12, which features the former WWE star as a playable character, Lesnar spoke on his upcoming bout with Overeem and he believes he will prevail over the Dutchman.
“Here’s a guy that is getting his chance to make his name in the UFC and unfortunately for him there’s a gatekeeper that stands in his way and that’s Brock Lesnar,” Lesnar said. “And I will prove on that night that I am, once again, and will always be, the baddest dude on the planet.”
Lesnar prepares to return to the Octagon after a second battle with diverticulitis that sidetracked him from a bout with heavyweight contender Junior dos Santos, and potential rematch with current champion, Cain Velasquez.
Overeem will make his much-anticipated debut after a disappointing stint with Strikeforce, that saw him released from the company after a bitter dispute regarding his contract negotiations.
“The Demolition Man” fought under the promotion for three years, holding victories over Brett Rogers and Fabricio Werdum.
In addition to competing in Strikeforce, Overeem has fought in several organizations worldwide, including K-1 and DREAM, and establishing himself as one of the most decorated fighters in the sport today.
UFC 141 is scheduled for Dec. 30, live from the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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