Overeem (left) faces Struve (right) in Phoenix (USA). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)
With three wins in five fights in the Octagon and coming off a devastating knockout against Ben Rothwell on September 5th, the giant alistair overeem He already knows who his opponent will be in search of rehabilitation. Through its official website, the Ultimate organization announced that Overeem will face Stefan struve at UFC on FOX 13 in December.
At 37 years old, Overeem has a record of 37 wins, 14 losses and one fight without result. The former Strikeforce champion won just one of his four fights, against Frank mir, and was defeated by Ben Rothwell, Antonio Pezão and Josh Barnett. Now at “Jackson's MMA” gym in Albuquerque (USA), “The Reem” may be facing his last chance to keep his job.
Yes, Stefan struve, 26 years old, has a record of 25 wins and six losses. The 2,11 meter Dutch giant has been away from the sport for a long time due to a serious heart problem. Struve was supposed to return to action on July 5th, at UFC 175, but he felt ill shortly before the start of his fight against Matt Mitrione and ended up being cut from the event.
UFC on FOX 13 takes place on December 13th, at the US Airways Center, in Phoenix, in the US state of Arizona. In addition to the duel between Struve and Overeem, two other fights have already been announced for the card: the duel between lightweights Jamie Varner and Drew dober and the meeting of middleweights Ed Herman and Derek Brunson. Furthermore, the fight between Junior Gypsy e Stipe Miocic is close to being announced for the card.
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