As speculation continues to grow regarding Alistair Overeem and a possible deal with the UFC, it’s safe to say he won’t be out of any challengers should he make an appearance in the Octagon.
And one of those challengers happens to be Frank Mir.
In an interview with MiddleEasy.com, Mir said he was interested in a potential bout with the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and believes it’d be a good opportunity to test his skills.
“I think he’s a great fighter,” Mir said.
“I think he’s done a lot in the sport, his K-1 accomplishments, and I think he is an immediate threat to come over and I would like to test myself against him.”
Mir is one of the most accomplished veterans in the UFC and holds an impressive resume to back up his credentials. He seems to hold far more interest in a bout against Overeem, as opposed to a rubber match against Brock Lesnar.
“If it works out, it works out. I just want to fight again, it doesn’t matter who,” he said in response to a third bout with Lesnar.
In fact, Mir said his previous hatred and obsession with the 265-pound Lesnar was merely for promotion and selling the fight.
While a bout between Mir and Overeem would be a better fight to watch, stylistically, it wouldn’t necessarily hold the same drawing power if it were against an opponent like Lesnar. The former WWE superstar is expected to return next year, and momentarily, a deal is still being negotiated between Overeem and the UFC.
Therefore, if Mir is looking to fight more consistently, then a rematch between him and Rodrigo Nogueira is a possibility.
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