written by Monty DiPietro

The fighters talk about their bout, their upcoming fight in MMA rules and future opponents like Remy Bonjasky.

Badr Hari

The K-1 fighters haven't done well tonight. What do you think about that?
Badr Hari: A fighter is a fighter. I don't see it as MMA vs. K-1, I just see it as one fighter against another fighter. Today was their lucky day and I don't think it says that MMA is stronger than K-1.

Why do you think you lost today?
I was in a big tournament just a few weeks ago so it is very difficult to stay focused. I took this fight because I like fighting, but it was too difficult to stay focused in such a short period of time. That's why I don't think I'll be fighting in the Dynamite show any more [because I plan to be in the K-1 tournament final again next year].

Overeem talked about the MMA rules fight that you two are supposed to have eventually.
There won't be an MMA fight in the near future. I'm a stand-up fighter and that's what I do. I'll be focusing on stand-up.

Alistair Overeem (Winner)

Your thoughts about the fight?
Badr Hari challenged me and we agreed to two fights: one with K-1 rules and one with MMA. This was the K-1 fight.

Your thoughts about your opponent?
He's a great athlete, but he has no respect. No respect for fighters, for other people, and especially for DREAM fighters. I think that's not good. That's why I don't like him.

You were fighting in the less-familiar K-1 ring and you won. Is it even worth it to fight Badr Hari in DREAM rules?
My management and FEG both agreed on it, and he challenged me. A deal is deal.

Do you have a message for Badr Hari?
Let's just see if he shows up for the DREAM fight.

Any comment on Mirko 's 6-month leave of absence for recovery from his upcoming surgery?
I wish him the best of luck in his recovery. It's unfortunate that I won't be able to fight him, but it's not a priority. I wan't to fight the current K-1 champion, Remy Bonjasky.

In K-1 or MMA rules?
Of course, K-1 rules. When I challenge someone I fight their rules. It's meaningless to do otherwise.

Anyone you want to fight in MMA?
Fedor Emelianenko.