Tag: Overeem

The Redemption of Alistair Overeem

For years, there were the whispers.  You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that quietly pointed out Alistair Overeem’s transformation from the skinny light heavyweight to the massive heavyweight with the comic book physique. Nobody of any repute would make accusations out loud, because that’s not the sort of thing you do without […]

For years, there were the whispers.  You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that quietly pointed out Alistair Overeem’s transformation from the skinny light heavyweight to the massive heavyweight with the comic book physique. Nobody of any repute would make accusations out loud, because that’s not the sort of thing you do without […]

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The last eight months must have been the most painfully slow of Alistair Overeem’s life. They must have been spent in utter helplessness and frustration, as the title shot he was promised was passed to two separate men, with the UFC heavyweight wondering whether he would ever get his day. On Thursday, he took another […]

The last eight months must have been the most painfully slow of Alistair Overeem’s life. They must have been spent in utter helplessness and frustration, as the title shot he was promised was passed to two separate men, with the UFC heavyweight wondering whether he would ever get his day. On Thursday, he took another […]

UFC 156 Fight Card: Alistair Overeem to Appear Before NSAC on January 8

UFC 156 fighter Alistair Overeem will appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regards to his fighter’s license on Jan. 8, according to MMAJunkie.com. The former K-1 champion applied for the license today, seeing as he’s scheduled to fight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 156 in Las Vegas a month from now.  However, according to […]

UFC 156 fighter Alistair Overeem will appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regards to his fighter’s license on Jan. 8, according to MMAJunkie.com. The former K-1 champion applied for the license today, seeing as he’s scheduled to fight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 156 in Las Vegas a month from now.  However, according to […]

Alistair Overeem vs. Bob Sapp Arm Wrestling Results

In case you guys missed seeing “The Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem in action, the popular Dutchman went to Japan for an arm wrestling tournament last weekend. In the finals, he ran into another mixed martial artist who is undeniably popular in Japan—Bob Sapp. This might just be the first physical activity in years where Sapp […]

In case you guys missed seeing “The Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem in action, the popular Dutchman went to Japan for an arm wrestling tournament last weekend. In the finals, he ran into another mixed martial artist who is undeniably popular in Japan—Bob Sapp. This might just be the first physical activity in years where Sapp […]

UFC 155: Despite JDS vs. Velasquez 2, Is Alistair Overeem Still the Man to Beat?

Even though the UFC 155 title fight this weekend features Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, the winner still won’t have escaped the shadow of Alistair Overeem. Sure, tomorrow’s winner gets a shiny championship belt. And yes, the victor will rise to the top of several consensus heavyweight rankings in the eyes of many MMA […]

Even though the UFC 155 title fight this weekend features Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, the winner still won’t have escaped the shadow of Alistair Overeem. Sure, tomorrow’s winner gets a shiny championship belt. And yes, the victor will rise to the top of several consensus heavyweight rankings in the eyes of many MMA […]

Alistair Overeem Wants to Fight ASAP After Suspension Ends

Downplaying his fighter’s No. 1-contender status for a shot at the heavyweight title, Alistair Overeem’s manager Glenn Robinson has told MMA Weekly that all the athlete is thinking about right now is getting back in the cage as soon as his …

Downplaying his fighter’s No. 1-contender status for a shot at the heavyweight title, Alistair Overeem’s manager Glenn Robinson has told MMA Weekly that all the athlete is thinking about right now is getting back in the cage as soon as his suspension ends. December will mark a full year since Overeem last fought for the […]