Alistair Overeem Retires From Combat Sports, Will Focus On Political Career In Netherlands
Alistair Overeem has officially retired from Combat Sports and is now looking to focus on politics in the Netherlands.
According to a report from nu.nl, Overeem has officially retired from Combat Sports after 24 years in the pro-fighting game. He recently joined the Belang van Nederland
political party.
“Now Overeem will focus on politics. He has joined BVNL as a list pusher – in 41st place – although this was already announced a month ago,” the article stated, along with a quote from Alistair about potentially entering the House of Representatives if there are enough votes for him to do so.
Alistair Overeem has a career record of 47 wins and 19 losses. He entered the UFC in 2011 with a dominant victory over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. Overeem also fought in promotions such as Pride FC, GLORY, Strikeforce, K-1, and DREAM.
Fightful wishes Overeem well in his retirement.
