Overeem out; JDS to now fight Frank Mir for Heavyweight title
Almost three weeks ago, it was revealed that Alistair Overeem had tested positive for an elevated testosterone to epitestosterone ratio…
Almost three weeks ago, it was revealed that Alistair Overeem had tested positive for an elevated testosterone to epitestosterone ratio and subsequently would have to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission before being allowed to fight against Junior dos Santos May 26th in Las Vegas.
Most expected an immediate reaction from the often out-spoken President of the UFC Dana White, but he had remained mostly quiet about the subject until tonight, announcing that Overeem was out and Mir was in:
Taking off to Atlanta!!!! May 26th is now Mir vs JDS for the HW title in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand.
This puts an end to the endless amount of speculation that has been circulating about what the result meant for the UFC, for Alistair Overeem, and for Junior dos Santos.
Mir was scheuled to compete on the same card versus former champion Cain Velasquez and was the most logical opponent for dos Santos should Overeem have been unable to fight.
