Tony
29-04-2009, 09:03
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Strikeforce MMA has perhaps found an opponent for its heavyweight champion, Alistair Overeem (29-11), according to Sports1140.com (http://www.sports1140.com/Breaking-News/4280332), setting up the Dutchman to take on undefeated former Elite XC standout, Brett Rogers (9-0), in a featured match on the promotion’s “Lawler vs. Shields” card, which is set for the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., on June 6.
It’s important to note that company officials could not confirm the showdown between the two feared strikers at press time; however, it was also not ruled out entirely, meaning it could (or could not) be announced shortly.
“The Demolition Man” captured the Strikeforce belt with a second round submission win over Paul Buentello back in 2007 after repeated knees to the body forced “The Headhunter” to tap out. However, Overeem has yet to defend his title since that time, fighting primarily over in Japan for the past two years.
Most recently, Overeem has been dabbling in K-1 kickboxing events and doing quite well against some of the best in the business. His most recent mixed martial arts action was against 43-year old accomplished kickboxer and UFC veteran, Gary Goodridge, at a Glory MMA show in front of his own countrymen in Arnhem, Netherlands, last November. Overeem won that bout via first round submission (kimura).
A little over a month prior to that, he was possibly getting the best of former Pride FC open weight grand prix winner Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight tilt on the DREAM 6 card before the bout had to be stopped and ruled a no contest because of repeated unintentional (albeit illegal) groin strikes from Overeem.
Continue reading ‘Report: Alistair Overeem vs Brett Rogers Strikeforce title fight possible for June 6′ (http://mmamania.com/2009/04/28/report-alistair-overeem-vs-brett-rogers-strikeforce-title-fight-possible-for-june-6/#more-12352)
Strikeforce MMA has perhaps found an opponent for its heavyweight champion, Alistair Overeem (29-11), according to Sports1140.com (http://www.sports1140.com/Breaking-News/4280332), setting up the Dutchman to take on undefeated former Elite XC standout, Brett Rogers (9-0), in a featured match on the promotion’s “Lawler vs. Shields” card, which is set for the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., on June 6.
It’s important to note that company officials could not confirm the showdown between the two feared strikers at press time; however, it was also not ruled out entirely, meaning it could (or could not) be announced shortly.
“The Demolition Man” captured the Strikeforce belt with a second round submission win over Paul Buentello back in 2007 after repeated knees to the body forced “The Headhunter” to tap out. However, Overeem has yet to defend his title since that time, fighting primarily over in Japan for the past two years.
Most recently, Overeem has been dabbling in K-1 kickboxing events and doing quite well against some of the best in the business. His most recent mixed martial arts action was against 43-year old accomplished kickboxer and UFC veteran, Gary Goodridge, at a Glory MMA show in front of his own countrymen in Arnhem, Netherlands, last November. Overeem won that bout via first round submission (kimura).
A little over a month prior to that, he was possibly getting the best of former Pride FC open weight grand prix winner Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight tilt on the DREAM 6 card before the bout had to be stopped and ruled a no contest because of repeated unintentional (albeit illegal) groin strikes from Overeem.
Continue reading ‘Report: Alistair Overeem vs Brett Rogers Strikeforce title fight possible for June 6′ (http://mmamania.com/2009/04/28/report-alistair-overeem-vs-brett-rogers-strikeforce-title-fight-possible-for-june-6/#more-12352)