"The Reem" is back in the news.

After having his fight license denied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for nine months this past May, UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem is apparently trying to get back in the commission's good graces.

How's he going to do it? Well, according to the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion's verified Twitter account, Overeem will be taking a drug test today:

"I'm doing a drug test today to build confidence with the Nevada state athletic commission and because I respect and appreciate the UFC."

Not only that, but "The Reem" had a special message for current UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, the man he was supposed to meet for the title this past May in the main event of UFC 146.

"And to let junior know I am a clean fighter, I'm all natural Junior.. and I am coming for you"

Obviously, this isn't a random test, the type which caught Overeem off guard after the UFC 146 ticket announcement press conference, but it's a start.

The reason Overeem has been in hot water was his 14:1 testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E) ratio, over twice the legal limit of 6:1 for the state of Nevada.

Overeem defended himself in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission this past April, claiming he unknowingly was injected with a testosterone-laced cocktail while rehabbing a rib injury and even bringing in the doctor who performed the procedure.

While Overeem's attempt to get a license to fight in Nevada was denied, he'll have another opportunity this upcoming December after the remainder of his nine month vacation is over.

He's hoping to get that title shot sooner rather than later, even if Junior dos Santos isn't entirely keen on the idea.

Do you think passing a drug test today would prove anything?