UFC 141: Alistair Overeem moves training back to Holland to care for his mother with cancer
by Geno Mrosko on Dec 3, 2011 12:30 AM EST
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Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.
And while Alistair Overeem was preoccupied with trying to figure out the most efficient way to tear Brock Lesnar apart, piece by piece, his mother was back home in Holland, dealing with the devastating effects of cancer.
So "The Reem" made a judgement call and hopped on a flight east to be by her side. This just a short while after his decision to permanently move out to Las Vegas to train with Xtreme Couture in preparation for the biggest fight of his life at UFC 141 on Dec. 30.
But, in reality, there is no fight bigger than the fight for life, which, of course, takes precedent over title shots and belts and Octagon's and whatnot.
The good news, according to Overeem himself via his blog at Yahoo! Sports, is that his mother is recovering and his moving back to Holland won't hurt his training one bit. In fact, it will help it. I'll let him explain:
I am now training for Lesnar in Holland. I flew back about a week ago. I don't want to go too deep into personal matters, but what happened was my mother is recovering from cancer and needs my support. She needs me in Holland over the next couple of weeks and I came back for her.
What I can say is that going back to Holland to be with my mother won't be a distraction; it is actually stopping me from getting distracted. If I stayed in Las Vegas for this camp I would be constantly worried about her and my focus would have been compromised. Now I can train 100 percent, and know she's just across town.
Overeem hasn't lost a fight since winning the Strikeforce heavyweight championship all the way back in Nov. 2007. His journey has since taken him from Japan to Amsterdam to St. Louis and on down to Dallas, Texas.
And now he's headed for "Sin City" to face off against a behemoth.
The match-up is intriguing and the bout interesting but it's difficult to imagine Overeem fighting at 100-percent capacity. After all, 90-percent of the fight game is half mental, as Tim Sylvia would say.
Will "The Reem" be adversely affected by the status of his mother?
Either way, we certainly wish her all the best during her difficult time.
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damn damn damn damn!!! this can't be good O_o
Train hard to fight easy.
by the chubbster on Dec 3, 2011 12:35 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Of course this is going to be good for him,
Are you kidding me? Moving to Holland to care for your mother who has cancer is HOT. What a stud! He’s going to have all the women after him now! He should rescue a shelter puppy next.
I think reem was also getting sick of the media over in america, especially all the steroid questions
Regardless of his mothers condition(wish her all the best and hopefully a successful recovery) I think this was best for him.
I don't try to intimidate anybody before a fight. That's nonsense. I intimidate people by hitting them.
he already has all the women after him.
I met him at the grand Prix conference and almost asked me out, but i had a boyfriend!
^^^^^Yup my first thought too hope this doesn’t screw up his mental game. With that being said I hope the best for his mother.
by 505mmacity on Dec 3, 2011 12:48 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Cancer is treacherous
I hope he’s %100 game when fight night comes and use what has happened to his mom and point that aggression towards Brock!
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by arm.bar.bandit on Dec 3, 2011 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
She said he was recovering
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by arm.bar.bandit on Dec 3, 2011 1:11 AM EST up reply actions
trolling??? I prefer your gifs
I used to go to the gym, now I just wank with both hands!
Best wishes to Reem and his family.
But, c’mon, son! I bought expensive tickets to see GSP v Diaz and Penn v Condit and that got switched on me. And I bought tickets to Reem v Lesnar and I’ll be damned if this shit happens again to me!
Yes, that’s right. How can Reem’s mother getting cancer happen to me!!!!
In all seriousness, i hope his mother a good recovery. But… c’mon son…
Let's hope this doesn't affect him too much
Poor dude
"My weight is not enough and strength is not enough either, so I have to take the fight by mastery." - Fedor Emelianenko
Drop out of the fight Alistair...
Michael Chandler is pretty damn good.
Sig bet challenge with Chorongota for Tito vs Lil Nog: I got Tito!
and steal brock's gimmic?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 3, 2011 5:04 AM EST up reply actions
+1
What’s your money on this time sir? I’m thinking a ruptured spleen.
You wash your face in my sink?
i'm going to go with a knee injury. i know, i know, it's a bit mundane for brock
but i think he’s gonna go back to basics for this fight
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 3, 2011 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Either way he is smashing brocks face come the 30th
Unless of course someone gets hurt.
especially when they beat him and win the belt?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 3, 2011 5:05 AM EST up reply actions
Home, but not home.
Going back to Holland at a time like this will be comforting, but it will be strange that he still has to find new places to train. Surely he won’t be using the Golden Glory facilities… He’ll be a new guy in his own home town. I’m sure there’s plenty of good places to train, but to be so close to Golden Glory and not go there will be odd, I’m sure.
sounds like you're writing a romantic novel about reem dude
let me guess, he winds up in a dusky gym and there’s a new young lightweight fighter training, they hit it off then they hit each others male g spot?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 3, 2011 5:10 AM EST up reply actions
damn
I hope you his mom will be ok. As far as the fight goes I think he’s too good to get , beat Brock is on his way out .
by randallhumpfreeze on Dec 3, 2011 2:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Hard times
This is not good to hear i sure hope he still is able to train 100 procent for brock
it,s not the first time his mother is daigonsed with cancer 4-5 years ago i heard of it the first time in a interview he gave ..Back than he fell into a Bad period with a lott of
fights lost and we al know against who …just look up his statistics ..
So i hope he is able to fight this and win both fights one for him self and one for his mom
it won't matter either way. There is nothing he can do once Brock takes him down within 20 seconds into the first round.
All the best to his mom though.
My 19$ vs VM's 10$ on Dillashaw to beat Dodson.
by freenow82 on Dec 3, 2011 9:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions
odds
these two don’t fight? Personally, both of them are unreliable
You've been Dana'd
THC Oil CURES Cancer.
If someone you know is suffering from this cocksucker of a disease, you may want to research a the effects of cannabinoids on cancer cells.
There is scientific proof of this from the 70’s, but unfortunately, BIG PHARMA is unable to PATENT a natural herb (marijuana) so people will continue to DIE using chemotherapy and radiation.
Fuck this planet.
You wash your face in my sink?
this is a beautiful thing to read
as I’m higher than a Georgia pine right now, ha!
Didn’t know about the cancer part, but I was reading about how it sometimes helps with depression, which surprised me because I had heard that cannabis can precipitate some mood disorders. But it has always been helpful for me. I have had recurring bouts of depression my whole life. My doctor had me on clonopin for years for the anxiety piece, but I finally went off it and just started smoking more weed. The result? I’m happier, have more energy, gained 20 lbs (the clonopin made me way too skinny) and I’m a hell of a lot more healthy. I still need Celexa, but someday I hope to be off that and be completely med free. I’m a firm believer in the healing properties of marijuana.
Good to hear
Glad you are able to lower your intake of harmful pharma drugs. Certain strains will offer more assistance for depression and anxiety. Sativas induce a more “uplifting” experience than Indicas (for the mostpart).
Best of luck on going full on NATURAL!
You wash your face in my sink?
Overeem has always came off as prick, so it’s good to see he does have a heart. My prayers go out to his mom.
by NateDogg77 on Dec 3, 2011 12:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
To go along with that
Humans need exposure to the sun daily! Natural vitamin D from the sun is a must. If this is not possible, def dose up on D tablets.
You wash your face in my sink?
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