[Strikeforce 24]: Alistair Overeem vs Brett Rogers (15/05/2010)

Not often have I been able to say that HKL got the ball rolling on a confirmed rumor, but HKL got the ball rolling on a pretty big rumor and it is out now. MMAJunkie got a hold of Alistair Overeem today. It looks like the rumors of his fight on May 15th against Rogers are a reality, and the possible fight with Neil Grove is in the works.

Overeem announced the Rogers fight earlier today on his Twitter account but clarified that the matchup is not confirmed. He also added that a rumored appearance at DREAM.13 against Neil Grove or Josh Barnett is also unconfirmed.

"I'll know this week," he said.

Keeping up with the Dutch fighter's schedule has proven a difficult task for American fans. Overeem was slated to face Rogers at "Strikeforce: Shields vs. Lawler" in 2009 before he injured his hand in an Amsterdam nightclub brawl and suffered severe complications, which he said shelved him for a follow-up appearance two months later against Fabricio Werdum at "Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg."

Overeem also mentions he would like to participate in the 2010 K-1 tournament if Strikeforce doesn't eat up all of his time, could this year be the year of Overeem?