While Alistair Overeem is continuing to fight his way through the UFC, now standing as the heavyweight No. 1 contender, MMA is not Overeem’s only combat sport. Overeem has world-class striking credentials, even becoming a K-1 Grand Prix winner. Now, Overeem has entered a light trash-talking scuffle with Glory champion Rico Verhoeven.
In a recent interview, Rico Verhoeven gave a shout out to the UFC heavyweight No. 1 contender. Verhoeven told Overeem that he should come to Glory if he wants a fight.
Rico Verhoeven said:
“Who is Alistair [Overeem]? If he wants something, let him come to Glory. I’m going to show you every corner of this ring. He’s been there in the K-1 days, but these are not the K-1 days. These are the Glory days and I’m the Glory king.”
Now Alistair Overeem has taken to Instagram to give his response to the situation. Here is what Overeem had to say:
“Hahahah Rico (the comedian) back at it! First saying who’s Alistair and then a second later calling me out for a kickboxing match. We both know that I fight in the ‘King-Tiger league of real combat sports’ so anybody wanting that fame, money – and real GLORY – come to the UFC. I’ll be happy to welcome anybody to the big boy league. If not stay at (little) Glory and keep on fighting in empty venues until Badr Hari is back.”
