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Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced today that Alistair Overeem will not put his title on the line in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix as originally planned. He also announced several other contingencies with the tournament. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion “The Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (30-12) will not be defending his title during the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix as originally planned, according to the organization’s CEO Scott Coker. During a press conference earlier today, Coker addressed MMA media outlets concerning the many rumors surrounding the tournament, including those that Overeem would be defending his belt throughout and other rumors that any fight involving the champion would be contested for five rounds as opposed to three. Coker also announced that the ultimate winner of the tournament would not be the Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion but would instead hold an entirely different Strikeforce Grand Prix Championship belt. Continue reading »