Attorneys for Golden Glory respond to the 'scurrilous' accusations in lawsuit filed by Alistair Overeem

by Jesse Holland on Nov 11, 2011 10:10 AM EST in UFC News

Life's a breach ... and then you sue.

PRIDE, K-1, Strikeforce and now UFC fighter Alistair Overeem will be fighting in a handicapped match at UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem." In addition to his heavyweight hoedown opposite Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, he'll also be squaring off against Knock Out Investments (KOI) and Golden Glory.

Money talks, "The Reem" walks.

"Demolition Man" recently split from his Netherlands-based management team citing a "breach of trust," which in financial terms equates to allegedly being owed $151,000 in earnings, including a signing bonus he was reportedly promised when he signed with Zuffa.

Attorneys have since responded to these "scurrilous" accusations:

We are currently in receipt of a copy of Mr. Overeem's lawsuit and our clients are assessing all available defenses and counterclaims.

This lawsuit is a preemptive action on the part of Mr. Overeem and his counsel in response to KOI's recent notification to Mr. Overeem of numerous violations by him of his management agreement with KOI, including but not limited to his failure to pay commissions for past fights and endorsement deals secured by KOI and Golden Glory.

KOI and Golden Glory are respected organizations committed to securing the best fight deals and training for their team of fighters. Mr. Overeem's continued suggestions to the contrary are scurrilous and will be vigorously defended in the proper forum.

Trouble had been brewing for some time, dating back to when Dana White had a well-publicized spat with Golden Glory that resulted in the release of all its fighters from every Zuffa-owned promotion.

Shortly thereafter, Overeem announced his split from his longtime fight camp, eventually relocating to Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas to help prepare for his upcoming Octagon debut.

"The Reem" is headed to the cage. Then, he's probably headed to court. Any fight fans out there think this will hinder his focus as he prepares for Lesnar's New Year's Eve bumrush?

Thoughts?

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It may be a slight distraction

but I don’t believe it will affect him come fight time.

by marcbjr2 on Nov 11, 2011 10:13 AM EST reply actions

Having just dealt with legal issues myself for the first time

I know it can be very stressful…who knows maybe golden glory is threatening overeem saying that they will tell the world hes on steroids and they saw him doing it( im not saying hes on steroids but everyone has their secrets).Whenever i fought with my bro he would always threaten to tell my GF that a cheated…until he did it 10 times worse then i did…he never fucked around after i got a bit of dirt on him

by Hellrazer on Nov 11, 2011 10:41 AM EST reply actions

Captain Paycheck is fighting for the Reem's freedom

I have been wondering how Couture was going going to keep getting paid for doing nothing of value…

by Eoghan on Nov 11, 2011 10:49 AM EST reply actions

"I want to feel Nick Diaz’ finger in me. To feel his load blow all over my face would make life complete for me – Then I’ll spit it back into BJ’s mouth and we can all have a sexy party"

by *Californication* on Nov 11, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

Interesting choice of words... I don't remember reading any profanity when Overeem made his statement

I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.

by O damn he got caught on Nov 11, 2011 1:34 PM EST reply actions