alistair overeem is an icon of Pride and UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Martial arts veteran, alistair overeem received a one-year suspension after being caught undergoing a doping test on his return to kickboxing. Former UFC star, the Dutchman had his hook fixed months after confirmation of the failure for his clash against Badr Hari, for GLORY, at the end of 2022. The information was released by 'VechtsportInfo'.
Initially, in his debut match at GLORY, he left the ring as the winner according to the judges' decision. After failing the anti-doping test, due to undisclosed substances, the triumph ended up being annulled.
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Known for his imposing physique throughout his career in martial arts, Overeem is not in an unprecedented situation. During his time in the UFC, the 'giant' was also prevented from competing for nine months after showing high levels of testosterone.
Former champion of Strikeforce (MMA), DREAM (MMA) and K-1 (kickboxing), Overeem also had a relevant stint in the now extinct Pride and UFC. In the organization chaired by Dana White, the Dutchman experienced his best moment in 2016, when he competed for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg) and ended up defeated by Stipe Miocic.
Ultimate representative between 2011 and 2021, Alistair, aged 42, left the company after a setback for Alexander Volkov. Months later, the fighter announced his move to GLORY, leaving mixed martial arts and returning to kickboxing.
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