BROCK vs OVEREEM IS ON!!!

[Warner2BruceTD]

At least according to Kevin Iole. Overeem pulled out, no reason given.

I know Overeem's mother is in bad shape, and he left Vegas last week to be with her. So maybe that's the reason.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Oh, and Mir is replacing him.

 

[EmpireWF]

:facepalm:

Best to Mrs. Overeem, but damn.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Brock-Murr III?

YES!

 

[Dan The Man]

His replacement was just announced...

 

 

[EmpireWF]

Rumor is he may have got popped for a drug test.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Rumor is he may have got popped for a drug test.

who would have ever thought

 

[BigHouseUSA]

Not goblinslayer.

 

[EmpireWF]

FWIW, it's Josh Gross talking about a potential drug violation. He said Overeem is part of the NSAC meeting on Monday.

However, the list of items they're going over, it makes it seem like it's basics to get Overeem a license. Also listed on the sheet is Keith Jardine's request for a license.

But when asked about it, Gross replied, "Could be, but I'm told there's more to it."

Could he just be talking shit or getting bad info?

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

He could be guessing about the reason.

 

[Steel Mamba]

FWIW, it's Josh Gross talking about a potential drug violation. He said Overeem is part of the NSAC meeting on Monday.

However, the list of items they're going over, it makes it seem like it's basics to get Overeem a license. Also listed on the sheet is Keith Jardine's request for a license.

But when asked about it, Gross replied, "Could be, but I'm told there's more to it."

Could he just be talking shit or getting bad info?

Josh Gross creating a story, there's not enough there to assume that's the case.

 

[BigHouseUSA]

Will be interesting to see how this develops. Mir on, what three weeks rest, that will be really intriguing.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

weak

:fedor:

 

[EmpireWF]

The rumor now is that Overeem missed his drug test and may not get his license for 12/30.

 

[Steel Mamba]

Dana denied this rumor at the PC, fight is still on.

 

[EmpireWF]

Meltzer said Overeem did leave for Holland a little over a week ago and the rumor is he avoided a drug test.

His application for a license is going to be heard tomorrow so we'll find out if anythings up then.

Helwani tweeted from a member of Team Overeem...

... "It's just a rumor if you ask me. There is no reason to think that the fight is going to be canceled."

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

It is very rare for a fighter to have to appear before the commission for a license. It's usually only the over 35 fighters. There is some sort of issue that needs to be worked out for sure.

 

[EmpireWF]

And Dana would deny any changes because officially, nothing has happened yet.

the NSAC commission meeting starts at 6pm eastern so probably won't know until 7 or 8.

 

[EmpireWF]

Lesnar and Overeem were contacted to have tests done. Lesnar went to a hospital to do it. Overeem "we'll deal with later" the commission says. Lesnar was clean.

The Overeem part is starting now. He's connected via phone, I think.

 

[Bigpapa42]

Readings posts on another board from an MMA journalist who is listening to the commision conference call. Nothing yet about the why.