Alistair Overeem documentary video for 'The Reem' season two, episode eight

by Geno Mrosko on Dec 24, 2011 1:16 PM EST in UFC Videos

Alistair Overeem takes you along for his ride on the rollercoaster to get to his UFC 141 bout against Brock Lesnar.

This latest episode of the video documentary "The Reem" begins at the press conference before segueing into various training sessions. Then we see Overeem fly out to see his mother, who is dealing with complications from cancer.

Finally, right at the end of the video, Overeem touches on the drug test controversy that has been hanging over his head for weeks now. Essentially, it's a blowoff, a way to downplay the issue and turn the focus solely of attention back to the fight itself, which is going to be huge.

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This video is very interesting and enjoyable

listening to Overeem’s dad (he and his son both evoke intelligence), seeing Duffy training there with the knowledge and memory of his fight against Overeem, seeing Alistair in the hospital with his mom hopefully further dispelling any rumor Alistair fled the steroid charges, etc…

by Lek on Dec 24, 2011 2:12 PM EST reply actions

I'm very pro-Reem. Huge fan. but,

I can’t say the mom clips did anything to confirm or deny things in my mind. It seems like she has gotten through the worst of it and is just returning for check ups. He specifically said there is just scar tissue remaining. If the cancer all of a sudden was back, then yes it makes sense. But i didn’t see on that video and haven’t read in interviews what i expected when I first heard he was rushing back to be by his mothers side. With that said it’s not my judgement to make, he decides what gives him reason to return home for a few days mere weeks before a fight. Either way he passed the test and will imo pass the ones after the fight and he will be champ in 2012.

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by DetroitDrew1980 on Dec 24, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions

i agree

i was hoping for more clarification on the matter but the docu is about him, i suppose they may have decided not to press the matter with having her discuss it on camera. Besides maybe she just wanted him there for support while they did the check ups, i know people that will only get lab/test results with a significant other because they give them emotional strength.

by renegadebjj on Dec 24, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

He does have a brother also, but again, it's personal so not my place to judge.

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by DetroitDrew1980 on Dec 26, 2011 3:57 AM EST up reply actions

yeah i didnt want to touchg on that

but yeah, i was kinda puzzled too- technically his bro may have been able to handle things on his own, but then who are any of us to question their family dynamics or even alistair himself for wanting to be with his mother in a time of need.

by renegadebjj on Dec 26, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions

Agree 100% except

for champ in 2012!

by jslim on Dec 24, 2011 3:05 PM EST reply actions

<3 these videos

Can’t wait for the next one showing Brock falling face first on the canvas.

If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!

by Khaos_Warrior on Dec 24, 2011 3:23 PM EST reply actions

New hellahectic vlog is up sons!!!

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by HellaHectic on Dec 24, 2011 3:25 PM EST reply actions

Haha

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by Starr788 on Dec 25, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions

He's going to wreck Brock.

Reem’s my number 2 behind GSP.
And hot damn he’s a god damn animal.

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by Cruz Jackson on Dec 24, 2011 3:32 PM EST reply actions

Long live Lord Overeem !

by randallhumpfreeze on Dec 24, 2011 4:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions

love the video.

hope he smashes Brock.

by Fulch on Dec 24, 2011 4:56 PM EST reply actions

Overeem has the best documentary video ,period!!

Win or Lose, Still a Big Fan of Vitor Belfort

by stunt on Dec 24, 2011 5:39 PM EST reply actions

+100

by renegadebjj on Dec 24, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions

nice to see mayhem

Seeking out some help, too bad you also see that he gets his ass beat in practice too

by The_Comedian on Dec 24, 2011 6:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Things we learn from watching this video

1) the reem isint training with guys of brock’s size and wrestling calibre. the closest he’s had to that is in the form of a middleweight in munoz.

2) his trainings arent that intense and if you look at his training camp where munoz was in as well, it wasnt geared around reem.

3) he claimed he started training back in august. but with all the disruptions caused by his blood test and cancer stricken mum, its going to affect his training. he’s not going to peak right, sorry to say about that.

4) brock is definitely stronger than him but if he were to take any of those knees, he is going down like a sack of potatoes.

by Iwan Muzaki on Dec 24, 2011 9:07 PM EST reply actions

don't know if that was a positive or negative comment

but, yeah i agree!
But i think alistair is wise enough not to show to much about his training in his videos.
I seriously think that european guys like alistair should train the american way, meaning: having a trainer for every aspect of the game. I was surprised that gegard mousasi just trains by himself and positively surprised that he’s doing so well on his own. In holland you only have the stand up game and i hope it will change soon because just think what can happen if more european fighters will train more proffesianaly. The whole mma game will benefit of it!

by tinuszand on Dec 24, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions