Who should THE REEM fight first when he comes to the UFC?

[Kuzzy Powers]

What did I miss here? Did something happen to imply REEM to UFC is inevitable, or are we just guessing here?

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

What did I miss here? Did something happen to imply REEM to UFC is inevitable, or are we just guessing here?

rob's sources down at the UFC gym

 

[SHOGUN]

What did I miss here? Did something happen to imply REEM to UFC is inevitable, or are we just guessing here?

Dana suddenly has had a change of heart and says he's ready and willing to do business with GG again, which kinda sorta makes all this drama just a ploy to bypass Showtime and get Overeem signed into the UFC.

 

[EmpireWF]

Earlier this week, word spread that Overeem was still under contract to Zuffa, at least for a few months where they have negotiating/matching rights.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Well that was my thought as to their intentions all along, to get him to the UFC as quickly as possible. Seems thats coming to fruition. Id think Mir is the best starter match, a winnable match against an opponent that can sell the match and hopefully is game to stand and try to put on a show.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Overeem would hit Brock in the face, Brock would turtle, and Overeem would have himself an easy win. I really think Brock is the only non jobber on the UFC roster who Overeem could beat with minimal effort.

I think Overeem would beat the Struve's and Nelson's, and would struggle and potentially lose to the Mir's and Kongo's. I think Overeem would be an underdog against people like Cain, JDS, or Carwin.

I think Bigfoot & Barnett would have beaten him, too.

 

[EmpireWF]

huh? You think Kongo can beat Overeem?

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

huh? You think Kongo can beat Overeem?

Yeah, why not?

Werdum is the only guy Overeem has beaten in many many years that is near Kongo's level. I don't buy the hype, he hardly looked like a top level heavy in hi last fight. No reason Kongo couldn't beat him, that fight could go either way easily.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Hard to look "high level" when your opponent is playing European soccer instead of fighting.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Hard to look "high level" when your opponent is playing European soccer instead of fighting.

...or when you are losing stand up exchanges with a guy who has virtually no stand up skills.

Werdum fought like a bum, but Overeem was not impressive at all. He had his chances to knock him out and didn't come close to delivering. All we ever get with this guy is knocked out cans or a bevy of excuses. SHOW ME SOMETHING.

 

[EmpireWF]

Since when did everyone turn on Reem?

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Tough to get a hold of..

 

[clovett]

The Reem has spoken.

I am in an exclusive negotiation period [with the UFC]. If we can find common ground, we can work together, and if we can't, then we're going to depart. I want to fight in the UFC. They have the best guys, but it has to be at the right terms. So, we're just going to have to wait and see.
...
The dream for me is to directly fight for the UFC title. I already hold the other three titles--the Strikeforce, Dream and K-1 titles. Which other title is there? This fight would make me champion of all belts. That would interest me.

 

[Liquidrob]

The REEM vs Mir on FOX, a start is born

 

[EmpireWF]

The REEM vs Mir on FOX, a start is born

Not the worst idea. Winner could get the next title shot, too.

 

[Liquidrob]

The REEM vs Mir
Bendo vs Guida

 

[EmpireWF]

Dana will make an announcement tomorrow....please let it be REEM and 11/12.