Ex-Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem: UFC restrictions forced failed negotiations

Alistair Overeem's desire to fight in the UFC, as well as DREAM and the K-1 kickboxing promotion, was the impetus that ultimately led to his recent Strikeforce release.

That's according to the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion.

Overeem, who recently scratched from the organization's grand-prix semifinals due to injuries, said concurrent contract negotiations fell apart because he'd be locked into Strikeforce fights only.

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