A source close to the event today confirmed that the fight has been salvaged.
Sources said Silva vs. Overeem will be part of the broadcast.
Antonio “Pezao” Silva (14-2)
Win Andrei Arlovski – Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce
Loss Fabricio Werdum – Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce
Win Jim York – Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Sengoku 10
Valentijn “The Python” Overeem (28-25)
Win Catalin Zmarandescu – KO (Knee) K-1 World GP 5/21/2010
Win Tengiz Tedoradze – KO (Head Kick) PFC 2
Loss Rafal Dabrowski – Submission (Punches) BOTE
Dec 4th, live on Showtime from St. Louis, Missouri:
– Dan Henderson vs. Renato Sobral
– Herschel Walker vs. TBA
– Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Lindland
– Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith
– Antonio Silva vs. Valentijn Overeem
– Mike Kyle vs. Roger Gracie [also possible for January’s event]
– Jesse Finney vs. TBA