Overeem removed from Strikeforce Grand Prix
Earlier today Alistair Overeem told Ariel Helwani during the MMA hour he was in the middle of a disagreement with…
Earlier today Alistair Overeem told Ariel Helwani during the MMA hour he was in the middle of a disagreement with Strikeforce on him fighting in September. Many speculated that he might even be removed from the tournament, but now it seems it was just an injury that will keep him out:
“Sept. 10 was the date Showtime wants us to go, so it’s the date we’ve got to go,” White said. “It’s unfortunate that Alistair is unavailable, but situations like this are why there are alternates in the tournament.”
According to the UFC boss, it’s simple. Overeem is hurt, but the show must go on.
“Overeem is under contract, and when his pinky toe heals up, we’ll get him another fight,” White said.
The story was first reported by Tatame:
The champion is out.
Alistair Overeem, the Strikeforce heavyweight champion, defeated Fabricio Werdum at Strikeforce GP’s first round, but he’s no longer fighting at the tournament.