{"id":459761,"date":"2022-10-03T14:16:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T21:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=459761"},"modified":"2022-10-03T14:16:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T21:16:20","slug":"alistair-overeem-gives-retirement-timeline-reveals-if-hell-fight-in-mma-again-im-very-thankful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/glory-ws-news\/alistair-overeem-gives-retirement-timeline-reveals-if-hell-fight-in-mma-again-im-very-thankful\/","title":{"rendered":"Alistair Overeem gives retirement timeline, reveals if he’ll fight in MMA again: “I’m very thankful”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem’s combat sports career is coming to a close.<\/p>\n

‘The Demolition Man’ has been out of action since his showdown with Alexander Volkov<\/a> in February 2021. In that bout, Overeem was dominated, and lost by second-round knockout. The defeat snapped a two-fight winning streak for the 42-year-old.<\/p>\n

Following the loss, the former title challenger was released from the UFC. Despite rumors of Overeem joining Bellator for a showdown with Fedor Emelianenko<\/a>, he instead signed to Glory Kickboxing. He’s currently set to face Badr Hari this weekend at Glory: Collision 4.<\/p>\n

That showdown with Badr Hari will likely be one of the last times that Alistair Overeem competes. In an interview with The Underground<\/em>, the 42-year-old gave a timeline for retirement. As it turns out, Overeem will likely only compete two or three more times.<\/p>\n

As far as competing in MMA again, the former Strikeforce champion is uncommitted. While he was previously open to a showdown with ‘The Last Emperor’, Overeem isn’t sure if he will fight in the cage again.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo, I do love grappling, I do love MMA. but think it\u2019s just a more a complete art; striking, and grappling, and strength and conditioning. I like the less limitations,\u201d Overeem said. \u201cTo answer your question, my goals are Badr, I\u2019m gonna smash him, then I\u2019m gonna smash Rico, and then, you know, maybe one more MMA. But for now, the goal is Badr and then Rico; get that belt.” (h\/t MMA Mania<\/em><\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe one more final [MMA] one.” He continued, “Because, of course, the MMA thing didn\u2019t finish satisfactory for me. So, we also wanna finish that satisfactory, and I believe I have it in me.”<\/p>\n

He concluded, \u201cIt will not be more than that. It will not be more than those potential two or three fights. So, it\u2019s two or three, thank you very much, it\u2019s been great. It\u2019s literally been 25 to 26 years of competition. I\u2019m very thankful that I took very well care of my body\u2026 But it will be a time for me to hang up the gloves and pass on my knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you think about Alistair Overeem’s comments? Sound off in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Former UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem’s combat sports career is coming to a close. ‘The Demolition Man’ has been out of action since his showdown with Alexander Volkov in February 2021. In that bout, Overeem was dominated, and lost by second-round knockout. The defeat snapped a two-fight winning streak for the 42-year-old. 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