Overeem Has Requested September Return, Wants On Japan Card


UFC heavyweight, Alistair Overeem last saw action against Frank Mir at UFC 169.

Now ‘The Reem’ is looking for a return to action in September, as he wants on the UFC’s Japan card.

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta broke down the situation to ESPN.COM,

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“Alistair is looking to return in September,” Fertitta said. “We haven’t finalized it yet, but he’s expressed an interest in fighting in Japan. I don’t know if we’ll have a spot on the card for that, but I would expect him to come back in that time frame.”


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