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ALISTAIR OVEREEM CHARGED WITH BATTERY

By Darren Currah

ALISTAIR Overeem has been accused of a battery.

The UFC heavyweight is alleged to have pushed a woman in the face inside the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas, United States.

According to reports he has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery. This follows his TKO win over Brock Lesnar on December 30th.

It was said that he pushed the woman causing her to stagger back.

His solicitor David Chesnoff told local media that Overeem had not been arrested but had been summoned to court instead.

Chesnoff, who is renowned for defending celebrities and professional athletes, said: "There are two sides to this story and we intend on vigorously defending this."

"Alistair maintains his innocence."

Overeem is due to face Junior Dos Santos at an event yet to be announced by the UFC.

If he is convicted of the charge he could face a maximum sentence of six months in a detention centre and a fine of up to $1000 (£640).

He is due in court in Las Vegas on February 21st.