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Alistair Overeem Passes Required Drug and Steroid Test for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared another hurdle heading into his scheduled December 30th, UFC 141 bout with Brock Lesnar, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that the fighter has passed a mandatory, pre-fight drug test.… Read More
Alistair Overeem Granted Conditional License, Further Drug and Steroid Testing Required
Despite rumors and speculation to the contrary, Alistair Overeem is still on track to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, provided the fighter undergoes additional steroid and drug testing within the next 72 hours.
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Marloes Coenen (Part 2): Alistair Overeem’s Claims About Golden Glory Are Lies; Surprise Message For Miesha Tate
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Part 2 of a 2 part interview with women’s MMA superstar Marloes Coenen. Talking with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Scott Corl from her home in Amsterdam, Coenen addresses recent claims made about… Read More
Golden Glory Fires Back At UFC Heavweight Alistair Overeem Over Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
In response to a lawsuit filed against its organization by former client and UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem, Golden Glory’s attorney has issued a statement accusing Overeem of initiating a “preemptive action” after the fighter had… Read More
Winner of Alistair Overeem vs. Brock Lesnar to Challenge for Title
The stakes in Alistair Overeem’s first Octagon appearance will be considerable, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that the fighter’s December 30th bout with Brock Lesnar, will determine who is the heavyweight division’s number
Report: Alistair Overeem Suing Former Management Team
Just a few weeks before Alistair Overeem is set to make his UFC debut against Brock Lesnar on December 30th, news has surfaced today reporting that the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion is suing his previous management
Golden Glory’s Bas Boon Wishes Alistair Overeem Well, Hopes No Legal Action Necessary Over Split
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following a post on the official Twitter account of Alistair Overeem, where the decorated fighter announced that he has split from his long time management team Golden Glory, the company has confirmed with FCF that indeed… Read More
Alistair Overeem: Bout with Brock Lesnar Could Be “Biggest Fight Ever”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has added many noteworthy competitors and stars to its roster over the recent years, few possessed the kind of resume that Alistair Overeem did when he recently signed with the promotion.… Read More
Alistair Overeem’s Management Calls New UFC Deal “Milestone for Golden Glory”
By FCF Staff
While reports had surfaced recently indicating that Zuffa and Golden Glory were in negotiations to bring Alistair Overeem into the UFC fold, the news yesterday that the Dutch heavyweight would face fellow former champion Brock Lesnar… Read More
UFC Signs Alistair Overeem, Fighting Brock Lesnar December 30th
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to whether former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem would ever compete again under the Zuffa banner, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the Dutch competitor will fight Brock Lesnar,… Read More
FCF Exclusive: Josh Barnett Talks Upcoming Strikeforce Showdown, Brett Rogers, Zuffa, Alistair Overeem And More
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MMA superstar and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett talks with FCF about his upcoming Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament semifinal round fight with Sergei Kharitonov and recaps his dominant, quarterfinal round… Read More
Golden Glory to Zuffa: Paying Fighters Directly Not an Issue, Open to Exclusive UFC Contract for Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Over the last couple of weeks, Zuffa has released several notable Golden Glory fighters from its roster, heightening speculation as to what lies next for fighters like former Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem and… Read More
Alistair Overeem Says Failed Contract Negotiations Led to Strikeforce Release
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem appeared on HDNet’s “Inside MMA” Friday to discuss his recent dismissal from Strikeforce and what he believes led to his release.
According to the promotion’s former heavyweight champion, negotiations with Strikeforce regarding a contract… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Released By Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem has been released from his contract by the promotion, according to a report by Ron Kruck on Friday’s edition of “Inside MMA” on HDNet.
Strikeforce, according to the report, exercised its… Read More
Alistair Overeem, Sergei Kharitonov To Headline United Glory Event In October?
By FCF Staff
Off the heels of Alistair Overeem’s withdrawal from the Strikeforce Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament, United Glory announced today that it will be returning to Moscow, Russia with its hybrid MMA and kickboxing series in October. The… Read More
Daniel Cormier Confirmed as Replacement for Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
As expected, rising heavyweight Daniel Cormier will fight Antonio Silva in the semi-finals of Strikeforce’s heavyweight grand-prix on September 10th. While speaking on a teleconference today to promote Strikeforce’s upcoming “Fedor vs. Henderson” event,… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Says No to Sept. 10th Bout, Tournament Participation in Doubt
By FCF Staff
According to Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem, a disagreement over when the highly regarded fighter should compete next has strained his relationship with new employer Zuffa LLC.
While appearing on The MMA Hour with… Read More
Miesha Tate Post-Fight Interview with Strikeforce Heavyweight Champ Alistair Overeem
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Alistair Overeem, Josh Barnett Advance to Strikeforce HW Grand-Prix Semis
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem avenged his 2006 submission loss to Fabricio Werdum tonight in Dallas, Texas, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over the renowned submission artist. Two of the three judges scored… Read More