Alistair Overeem

Alistair Overeem
Overeem in 2010
BornAlistair Cees Overeem[1]
(1980-05-17) 17 May 1980 (age 44)
Hounslow, London, England
Other namesThe Demolition Man
NationalityDutch
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight256 lb (116 kg; 18 st 4 lb)
Division
Reach80 in (203 cm)[2]
StyleKickboxing, Submission wrestling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands[3]
Team
Teacher(s)Chris Dolman, Lucien Carbin
Trainer
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joaquim Valente, Gui Valente and Pedro Valente[6]
Years active1999–2022
Kickboxing record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout7
Losses4
By knockout3
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total67
Wins48
By knockout26
By submission17
By decision5
Losses18
By knockout14
By submission1
By decision3
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesValentijn (brother)
Websitewww.alistairovereem.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Netherlands
Men's Submission Grappling
ADCC European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Stockholm -99kg
Last updated on: 9 October 2022 (2022-10-09)

Alistair Cees Overeem (born 17 May 1980) is a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is a former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Dream Heavyweight Champion, K-1 World Grand Prix Champion, and was the first fighter to hold world titles in MMA and K-1 kickboxing at the same time. Overeem is also a one-time challenger for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.

  1. ^ "Alistair Overeem MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Fight Card – UFC 185 Pettis vs. Dos Anjos". ufc.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Alistair Overeem – Official UFC Fighter Profile". ufc.com. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  4. ^ Mike Bohn (25 September 2018). "Alistair Overeem joins ex-opponent Curtis Blaydes at Team Elevation in Colorado". mmajunkie.com.
  5. ^ Ariel Helwani (11 April 2014). "Alistair Overeem officially decides to join Jackson-Winkeljohn". mmafighting.com.
  6. ^ Canaria, Kitt (5 April 2017). "Alistair Overeem Earned His Blue Belt". Jiu-Jitsu Times.