ESPN's Brett Okamoto so far has the earliest details on the nature of former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem's UFC contract. First, and perhaps most interestingly, Overeem was offered the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos (UFC on Fox), but declined:
Via Brett Okamoto's Twitter: Per my talks with Overeem and Lorenzo: #UFC offered title fight against Cain/JDS winner. Overeem didn't want to wait that long. less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply
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In addition the contract being described as 'long term', Overeem states the dispute between Golden Glory and the UFC will be 'resolved':
Via Brett Okamoto's Twitter: Overeem on other Golden Glory member contracts: That was a dispute. I'm sure talks are going on with them now as well. It will be resolved."
RJ Clifford's twitter: Lorenzo Fertitta, according to Lance Pugmire, said Overeem is "the exclusive property of the UFC" meaning no kickboxing or exceptions.
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It meant waiting it out for a long time if he opted for the title fight i think so taking this in the meantime prolly means a fat chunky pay day sooner rather than later.
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