Kickboxing and mixed martial arts veteran Alistair Overeem made headings today for all the incorrect factors. The 42- year-old just recently got a yearlong suspension from magnificence Kickboxing due to a drug test failure coming from his match with Badr Hari in November of in 2015.
While Overeem himself has yet to provide a main declaration, a core member of his battle group wishes to offer their side of the story. Fitness instructor Nick Hemmers just recently spoke by means of Dutch publication ADVERTISEMENT(H/T Mixed Martial Arts Mania), clarifying that Overeem utilized an “anti-inflammatory” drug to deal with a back injury he sustained while getting ready for his 2021 magnificence title battle with Rico Verhoeven. The ‘Demolition Guy’ was ultimately required to take out of that battle due to injury
Per the report, Hemmers re-affirmed an earlier claim from Overeem’s camp that the compound in concern was a “non-performance enhancing drug” which just a “very little quantity” was found. He likewise explained the existing concern as “a little bit of an inflated story.”
” He has actually not utilized any ways to be more powerful in the ring. I believe it’s rubbish that his triumph was removed. We merely won that match versus Badr, and I will constantly state that.”
All informed it seems like the fighter is wishing to move past the scenario and perhaps even still get a battle versus Verhoeven at some point in the not too long run.
” I simply keep training him. We have an excellent connection, so we keep going and return more powerful. Everybody is waiting on just one battle: Alistair versus Rico. I hope it will still occur.”
Due to the fact that of the test failure, Overeem’s win over Badr Hari was reversed to a No Contest. A part of his handbag was likewise recovered by the promo as a fine for the offense.
About the author: Milan Ordoñez has actually been covering battle sports given that 2012 and has actually belonged to the Bloody Elbow personnel given that2016 He’s likewise contended in amateur blended martial arts and submission grappling competitions. ( complete bio)