Alistair Overeem vs. Sam Hoger at Shooto Japan?

Inside Fights has learned from sources close to the negotiations that former Ultimate Fighter contestant Sam Hoger has tentatively agreed to face Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem at an upcoming Shooto event.

Our source informed us that both fighters have verbally agreed to the deal. Bout agreements have not been distributed but are expected shortly.

We’ll have more on the story as it develops.