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UFC won't book Alistair Overeem

Updated: June 19, 2012, 3:17 PM ET
By Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com

The UFC will not book Alistair Overeem for fights in Las Vegas until he reapplies and is granted a license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, according to UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta.

Overeem, currently serving a nine-month suspension under the NSAC for a failed drug test in March, caused widespread speculation Monday when he stated on Twitter he would return to the cage in December.

The Dutch heavyweight is eligible to reapply for a license on Dec. 27. If approved, he would ...

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