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One of European combat sports' biggest names is calling for a blockbuster boxing showdown capable of attracting casual fight fans. "Me and Verhoeven—look, there is bad blood there," Alistair Overeem told KO on SI.

Alistair Overeem fires message to Rico Verhoeven amid talks for massive Amsterdam stadium fight

Alistair Overeem has some choice words for Rico Verhoeven as he continues to push for a Dutch super-fight. For years, Overeem and Verhoeven have been ships in the night, unable to actually secure a fight that would be one of the biggest across any combat sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 9

Brock Lesnar gets sweet message from old UFC rival after confirming his retirement from the WWE

Alistair Overeem has reached out to Brock Lesnar following his WWE retirement. ‘The Demolition Man’ lived up to his nickname by quickly knocking out Brock Lesnar in the main event of UFC 141 in December 2011.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7

Overeem Tells McGregor To Retire After UFC 329

Alistair Overeem does not believe Conor McGregor has another fight left in him. McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus just over a minute into his UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway in July, ending a five-year absence from the cage with his fifth career surgery.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Alistair Overeem tells Conor McGregor to retire after yet another injury… ‘He’s not an athlete’

Alistair Overeem believes that Conor McGregor’s athletic career has come to an end after yet another injury. Former UFC heavyweight champion Overeem is no stranger to injuries and coming back from them, even in his later career.

Overeem Pursuing Verhoeven Boxing Match

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem is in negotiations with longtime Glory champion Rico Verhoeven for a boxing match in Amsterdam, according to reports.

Overeem Set For Verhoeven Trilogy Under Mixed Rules

Former UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem is reportedly negotiating a three-fight series against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven that would span boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.

Overeem Confirms Boxing Return Against Verhoeven

Alistair Overeem is coming out of retirement to settle his rivalry with Rico Verhoeven in the boxing ring. The 46-year-old former UFC heavyweight has representatives in talks to face the kickboxing champion at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, MMA Mania reports.

UFC legend Alistair Overeem reportedly in talks to face Rico Verhoeven in mixed rules trilogy

Two Dutch legends could be set to finally meet after a clash between them fell through in 2021. Alistair Overeem suggested last month that he could compete again despite being inactive since he returned to kickboxing following the end of his UFC career.

Alistair Overeem Interview: Verhoeven, Hall Of Fame

I recently spoke with combat sports legend Alistair Overeem. The Reem is working on a long-awaited boxing match with Rico Verhoeven, but we also talked about his inexplicable absence from the UFC Hall of Fame.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17

Alistair Overeem teases shock return: ‘I feel younger now than I did 5 years ago’

Alistair Overeem won’t rule out making a sensational comeback at 46 years old. ‘The Demolition Man’ hasn’t fought in MMA since being TKO’d by Alexander Volkov at UFC Vegas 18 in February 2021.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Alistair Overeem expects Conor McGregor to retire after ‘rough night’ at UFC 329

Alistair Overeem thinks Conor McGregor’s legendary career may come to an end next month. ‘Notorious’ hasn’t fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in 2021.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Alistair Overeem predicts Ciryl Gane will abandon his biggest strength to beat Alex Pereira

Alistair Overeem has shared his thoughts on the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event. The retired one-time UFC heavyweight title challenger will be watching from home when Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane clash for an interim belt at the White House on Sunday evening.

MMA News / HITC / May 21

Alistair Overeem issues brutal Francis Ngannou warning to Rico Verhoeven

Rico Verhoeven is one of kickboxing’s defining heavyweights, a long reigning GLORY champion whose dominance made him known as the King of Kickboxing. His next move, however, is in boxing, with Verhoeven choosing a major crossover fight against Oleksandr Usyk instead of entering MMA.