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Overeem leaves Blackzilians, training Thailand

source | MMAMania.com While Glenn still serves as Alistair’s manager, the former K-1 kickboxing champion is no longer a Blackzilian, for now. Robinson broke down the situation during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour: “No, Alistair doesn’t train with us, he trains in Thailand. He’s welcome back, but he’s decided …

UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber

UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber Date:February 1, 2014 Venue: Prudential Center MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET) Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber Jose Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas Frank Mir vs. Alistair Overeem Ali Bagautinov vs. John Lineker Abel Trujillo vs. Jamie Varner PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET) John Makdessi vs. Alan Patrick Chris Cariaso vs. Danny Martinez Nick Catone vs. Tom Watson Al …

Dominick Cruz is back!!! Fight Renan Barao at UFC 169

  source | UFC.com Dominant featherweight champion Jose Aldo will defend his title against second-ranked Ricardo Lamas in the main event. In the night’s co-main event, bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz returns from a two-year injury layoff for a title unification bout against interim champion Renan Barao.  That fight card also features a heavyweight matchup between former champion Frank …

Alistair still looking for title run

source | bleacherreport.com “Yes absolutely (this is a fresh start),” Overeem told Bleacher Report. “I believe that both Browne and myself are top ranked fighters and the winner of this fight will be one step closer in getting a title shot, so in that sense I know this fight can …

Alistair Overeem, soon back in action.

Alistair Overeem could be returning to the octagon this summer, according the MMAJunkie.  Here’s the article. Source | MMAJunkie.com Top-tier heavyweight Alistair Overeem’s return to the octagon is targeted for late summer, multiple sources close to the fighter told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). The former Strikeforce champion has been earmarked to compete …