Donald Cerrone defends Overeem from criticism: 'He doesn't try to hurt anyone'

Overeem (left) and Cerrone (right) are teammates at Jackson's MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

In recent weeks, UFC heavyweight alistair overeem He was involved in a series of controversies, as he was accused of working too hard in training and injuring his teammates. The UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, injured his knee while training with the Dutchman, and another gym colleague, Andrei Arlovski, stated that Overeem “It hurts everyone you train with”, Gilbert Durinho revealed, a few months ago, that the fighter also was involved in the incident that caused Guto Inocente's injury.

However, UFC lightweight Donald Cerrone, Overeem's training partner at Jackson's MMA, went public to defend his colleague from criticism. According to the “Cowboy”, who will face Eddie Alvarez at UFC 178, in September, the Dutchman is not disloyal during training.

I don't understand why you'll want to talk shit about @Alistairovereem Dude is a great teammate and friend! He doesn't try and hurt anyone

- Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) August 21th, 2014

– I don't understand why you want to talk shit about alistair overeem. The guy is a great teammate and friend! He doesn't try to hurt anyone.

Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Overeem will attempt his second consecutive UFC victory on September 5th when he faces Ben Rothwell.

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