It has been confirmed that the UFC 141 main event will remain intact. Alistair Overeem has been cleared for the fight with Brock Lesnar. Recent issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission have been resolved with Overeem’s latest drug test.
UFC president Dana White was the first to make a statement today via Twitter, which was later confirmed by multiple web reports.
White wrote, “Overeem is ready to go!!!” He continued with, “Lesnar vs. Overeem is on!”
UFC 141: “Lesnar vs. Overeem” takes place on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.