Dana White fond of Alistair Overeem but says top-10 ranking not justified

UFC president Dana White likes Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.

They often cross paths, and White respects him and calls him a “cool guy.”

But the praise stops when White is asked if Overeem, who’s won eight straight MMA fights, is …

UFC president Dana White likes Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.

They often cross paths, and White respects him and calls him a “cool guy.”

But the praise stops when White is asked if Overeem, who’s won eight straight MMA fights, is a top-10 heavyweight. He isn’t, said White, and that could explain why he’s in no hurry to sign him.