Tag: Overeem

Chael Sonnen Defends Alistair Overeem, Blames Media for Steroid Allegations

Chael Sonnen is at again. The UFC middleweight was giving his latest rant on his segment of “Chael’s Corner” on “UFC Tonight” this past week, but it was not directed at Anderson Silva, surprisingly. Sonnen came to the defe…

Chael Sonnen is at again. The UFC middleweight was giving his latest rant on his segment of “Chael’s Corner” on “UFC Tonight” this past week, but it was not directed at Anderson Silva, surprisingly. Sonnen came to the defense of UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem after it was revealed that the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion […]

Alistair Overeem: Will He Use the TRT Defence? His Brother Valentijn Speaks out

Alistair Overeem’s deafening silence over his failed drug test in the run-up to his UFC 146 heavyweight championship match against Junior dos Santos will be broken next week when the fighter is due to appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commi…

Alistair Overeem’s deafening silence over his failed drug test in the run-up to his UFC 146 heavyweight championship match against Junior dos Santos will be broken next week when the fighter is due to appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to argue for a licence. With his decision to go ahead with applying […]

Alistair Overeem: April 24 Will Be the Biggest Fight of My Life

Anyone questioning Alistair Overem’s confidence heading into his NSAC hearing next week can think again, as the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion is counting on having more than just one fight before everything is said and done. “Apri…

Anyone questioning Alistair Overem’s confidence heading into his NSAC hearing next week can think again, as the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion is counting on having more than just one fight before everything is said and done. “April 24 is going to be the biggest fight of my life,” Overeem told El Octagono. “And May 26 […]

Alistair Overeem Confident He’ll Still Fight JDS for UFC Title

The MMA world is already searching for a replacement contender, but Alistair Overeem remains confident that he’ll still be the guy challenging Junior Dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title. After failing his pre-fight drug test for UFC 146, the…

The MMA world is already searching for a replacement contender, but Alistair Overeem remains confident that he’ll still be the guy challenging Junior Dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title. After failing his pre-fight drug test for UFC 146, the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion finally broke his silence on Thursday and addressed the media regarding […]

Jon Jones Would Replace Alistair Overeem, but Not Against Junior dos Santos

If Alistair Overeem isn’t able to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, don’t count on seeing reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones taking his spot, according to ESPN.com. “It’s hard to even sa…

If Alistair Overeem isn’t able to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, don’t count on seeing reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones taking his spot, according to ESPN.com. “It’s hard to even say because of two factors. First, it would be disrespectful of me to just look past Rashad completely like, […]

Michael Schiavello Defends Alistair Overeem, Doesn’t Understand PED Testing

Your quote of the day comes from Michael Schiavello, and it’s a doozy. Schiavello, better known as “The Voice,” is an MMA announcer known for his over-the-top theatrics and his love for all things even remotely resembling professional…

Your quote of the day comes from Michael Schiavello, and it’s a doozy. Schiavello, better known as “The Voice,” is an MMA announcer known for his over-the-top theatrics and his love for all things even remotely resembling professional wrestling. That’s all well and good. Schiavello isn’t my cup of tea, but I know a lot […]