Alistair Overeem releases statement following UFC release: It’s been an honor

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Alistair Overeem has nothing but good things to say about the UFC despite being cut from the promotion earlier this week.

‘The Reem’ posted a statement on Instagram earlier today in which he credited the UFC for giving him ‘the experience of a lifetime’ as well as giving special thanks to UFC president Dana White and former company CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.

“The final run has come to an end, but what a run it has been. Looking back at my 10 years in the UFC, this has been the experience of a lifetime. Huge thank you to the entire @ufc staff, the fans and all the fighters I came across. Couldn’t have wished for any other better career path. A special thank…