Alistair Overeem

"The Demolition Man"

47-19-0★ 2bonuses

NetherlandsLast 5

Amateur Muay Thai 1-0Kickboxing 8-4Muay Thai 1-0Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Alexander Volkov · TKO · Feb 6, 2021

47-19-0 · 42 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Alexander VolkovTKO · R2 2:06

UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov·February 6, 2021

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Alistair Overeem holds a professional MMA record of 47-19-0. Overeem has won 47 fights: 25 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 19 career losses, 15 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Overeem lands 3.87 significant strikes per minute with 74% accuracy and averages 0.81 takedowns per 15 minutes. Overeem also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Overeem also has 13 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Overeem also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: February 6, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 265 lbs120 kg
Reach: 80"203 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: May 17, 1980
Age: 46
Nationality: Netherlands
Birthplace: Hounslow, England

Career history

LOSS
vs Alexander Volkov
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Heavyweight· 47-19 vs 33-8
TKO
R2 · 2:06
WIN
vs Augusto Sakai
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Sakai· Sep 5, 2020· Heavyweight· 47-18 vs 15-2-1
TKO
R5 · 0:26
WIN
vs Walt Harris
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Heavyweight· 46-18 vs 13-8
TKO
R2 · 3:00
LOSS
vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Rozenstruik· Dec 7, 2019· Heavyweight· 45-18 vs 10-0
TKO
R5 · 4:56
WIN
vs Aleksei Oleinik
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Heavyweight· 45-17 vs 57-12-1
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Sergei Pavlovich
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Heavyweight· 44-17 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 4:21
LOSS
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Heavyweight· 43-17 vs 10-1
TKO
R3 · 2:56
LOSS
vs Francis Ngannou
UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 43-16 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFC 213: Romero vs Whittaker· Jul 8, 2017· Heavyweight· 43-15 vs 21-7-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Hunt
UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 4, 2017· Heavyweight· 42-15 vs 12-11-1
TKO
R3 · 1:44
LOSS
vs Stipe MiocicTitle bout
UFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 41-15 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 4:27
FOTN
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Heavyweight· 41-14 vs 25-12
TKO
R2 · 1:12
POTN
WIN
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Heavyweight· 40-14 vs 17-4
TKO
R2 · 4:43
WIN
vs Roy Nelson
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Heavyweight· 39-14 vs 20-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stefan Struve
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Heavyweight· 38-14 vs 25-7
TKO
R1 · 4:13
LOSS
vs Ben Rothwell
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 37-14 vs 32-9
TKO
R1 · 2:19
WIN
vs Frank Mir
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Heavyweight· 37-13 vs 16-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Travis Browne
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 17, 2013· Heavyweight· 36-13 vs 15-1-1
TKO
R1 · 4:08
LOSS
vs Antonio Silva
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Heavyweight· 36-12 vs 18-4
TKO
R3 · 0:25
WIN
vs Brock Lesnar
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Heavyweight· 36-11 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 2:26
WIN
vs Fabricio Werdum
Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum· Jun 17, 2011· Heavyweight· 35-11 vs 14-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Todd Duffee
K-1: Dynamite 2010· Dec 31, 2010· Heavyweight· 34-11 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 0:19
WIN
vs Brett Rogers×1Title bout · Title win #1
Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery· May 14, 2010· Heavyweight· 33-11 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 3:40
WIN
vs Kazuyuki Fujita
K-1: Dynamite 2009· Dec 31, 2009· Heavyweight· 32-11 vs 15-9
TKO
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs James Thompson
Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Heavyweight· 31-11 vs 14-11
SUB
R1 · 0:33
WIN
vs Tony Sylvester
Ultimate Glory 11· Oct 17, 2009· 30-11 vs 11-3
SUB
WIN
vs Gary Goodridge
Ultimate Glory 10· Nov 9, 2008· Heavyweight· 29-11 vs 23-19-1
SUB
R1 · 1:47
NC
vs Mirko Filipovic
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 28-11 vs 23-6-2
NC
R1 · 6:09
WIN
vs Mark Hunt
Dream 5· Jul 21, 2008· Heavyweight· 28-11 vs 5-4
SUB
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Tae Hyun Lee
Dream 4· Jun 18, 2008· Heavyweight· 27-11 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Paul Buentello
Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives· Nov 15, 2007· Heavyweight· 26-11 vs 25-10
TKO
R2 · 3:42
LOSS
vs Sergei Kharitonov
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)· Sep 17, 2007· Heavyweight· 25-11 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Michael Knaap
It's Showtime 24· Jun 23, 2007· Heavyweight· 25-10 vs 14-12-3
SUB
R1 · 3:29
LOSS
vs Mauricio Rua
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 33: Second Coming· Feb 24, 2007· Middleweight· 24-10 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 3:37
LOSS
vs Ricardo Arona
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute· Sep 10, 2006· Middleweight· 24-9 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 4:28
LOSS
vs Rogerio Nogueira
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute· Jul 1, 2006· Middleweight· 24-8 vs 12-2
TKO
R2 · 2:13
WIN
vs Vitor Belfort
Strikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Catchweight· 24-7 vs 13-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Fabricio Werdum
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute· May 5, 2006· Openweight· 23-7 vs 8-1-1
SUB
R2 · 3:43
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
· Mar 18, 2006· 23-6
SUB
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Sergei Kharitonov
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 31: Dreamers· Feb 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 5:13
LOSS
vs Mauricio Rua
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005· Aug 28, 2005· 21-6 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 6:42
WIN
vs Igor Vovchanchyn
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2005· Jun 26, 2005· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 55-9-1
SUB
R1 · 1:20
WIN
vs Vitor Belfort
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005· Apr 23, 2005· Middleweight· 20-5 vs 12-6
SUB
R1 · 9:36
LOSS
vs Rogerio Nogueira
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire· Feb 20, 2005· Middleweight· 19-5 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 28: High Octane· Oct 31, 2004· Middleweight· 19-4 vs 22-14-1
TKO
R2 · 3:52
WIN
vs Rodney Glunder
2 Hot 2 Handle· Oct 10, 2004· Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 21-9-3
SUB
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Tomohiko Hashimoto
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 0:36
LOSS
vs Chuck Liddell
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003· Aug 10, 2003· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Mike Bencic
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 26: Bad to the Bone· Jun 8, 2003· Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:44
WIN
vs Aaron Brink
2 Hot 2 Handle· Mar 16, 2003· Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 16-9
SUB
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Bozigit Ataev
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3· Dec 23, 2002· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 16-1
TKO
R2 · 4:59
WIN
vs Dave Vader
2 Hot 2 Handle· Oct 13, 2002· Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 11-3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Moise Rimbon
2 Hot 2 Handle· Oct 13, 2002· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Yusuke Imamura
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: The Best Vol. 2· Jul 20, 2002· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Vesa Vuori
Germany Regional· May 26, 2002· 10-3 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Sergey Kaznovsky
M-1: Russia vs. The World 3· Apr 26, 2002· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 4-8
SUB
R1 · 3:37
WIN
vs Roman Zentsov
2 Hot 2 Handle· Mar 17, 2002· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 1:26
WIN
vs Stanislav Nuschik
2 Hot 2 Handle· Mar 18, 2001· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 4-4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Vladimer Tchanturia
Rings Japan· Feb 24, 2001· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Peter Verschuren
It's Showtime 4· Dec 12, 2000· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 2-3
SUB
R1 · 1:06
LOSS
vs Bobby Hoffman
Rings Japan· Jun 15, 2000· Heavyweight· 4-3 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 9:39
LOSS
vs Yuri Kochkine
Rings Russia· May 20, 2000· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 5-1-1
SD
WIN
vs Yasuhito Namekawa
Rings Japan· Apr 20, 2000· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 7-10-1
SUB
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Can Sahinbas
2 Hot 2 Handle· Mar 5, 2000· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Chris Watts
Fighting Network RINGS· Feb 6, 2000· 2-1 vs 3-2
TKO
R1 · 3:58
LOSS
vs Yuri Kochkine
Rings Japan· Oct 28, 1999· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 4-0-1
MD
WIN
vs Ricardo Fyeet
It's Showtime 2· Oct 24, 1999· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 1:39

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingNo-Gi GrapplingJudo

2018Dutch Fighter of the Year
2010K-1 World Grand Prix Champion · K-1
2010DREAM Heavyweight Championship · DREAM
20093rd Place · K 1 World Grand Prix · Heavyweight
2007Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship · Strikeforce
2005Champion · ADCC · -98.9 kg
20053rd Place · Pride Grand Prix · Middleweight (205 lb)
20042H2H Light Heavyweight Championship · 2H2H
Blue belt · BJJ · Joaquim, Gui and Pedro Valente (Valente Brothers)
International Fighter of the Year
Started in Judo
AGE 15Started in MMA

Camp

Chris Dolman's Martial Arts gym · Amsterdam, Netherlands Former
Golden Glory · Breda, Netherlands Former
Blackzilians · Boca Raton, United States Former
Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, United States Former
Elevation Fight Team · Denver, United States Former
Hemmers Gym · Breda, Netherlands Former
Mike's Gym · Amsterdam, Netherlands Former

Coaches

Chris Dolman · Head coach
Lucien Carbin · Striking coach
Martijn de Jong · Head coach
Cor Hemmers · Head coach
Henri Hooft · Striking coach
Greg Jackson · Head coach
Mike Winkeljohn · Striking coach
Eliot Marshall · Grappling coach
Nick Hemmers · Head coach
Mike Passenier · Striking coach

Training partners

Valentijn Overeem
Bas Rutten
Joop Kasteel

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Sniper

98 · top 5% in division

Granite Base

97 · top 2% in division

Punch power97

Kick power99

Punch speed96

Kick speed96

Accuracy98

Takedowns78

Ground striking99

Submissions64

Chin89

Body strength97

Cardio54

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 47-19-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.87per min

74% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.19per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.81per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 12-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.87per min

74% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.19per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.81per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Alistair Overeem sits in the top 25.

All MMA

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Bonus résumé

Alistair Overeem has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Alistair Overeem earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Alistair Overeem's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 307

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1859▼16
Peak: 1878Jul 9, 2017
Rated fights: 65

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alistair Overeem fight next?

Alistair Overeem has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Alistair Overeem's record?

Alistair Overeem's professional MMA record is 47-19-0.

Who is Alistair Overeem fighting next?

Alistair Overeem's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Alistair Overeem fight last?

Alistair Overeem most recently fought Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov on Saturday, February 6, 2021, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Alistair Overeem fight in?

Alistair Overeem fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Alistair Overeem have?

Alistair Overeem has 25 wins by KO/TKO and 17 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alistair Overeem won?

Alistair Overeem has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Alistair Overeem?

Alistair Overeem is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Alistair Overeem weigh?

Alistair Overeem weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Alistair Overeem's reach?

Alistair Overeem has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Alistair Overeem?

Alistair Overeem is 46 years old (born May 17, 1980).

Where is Alistair Overeem from?

Alistair Overeem is from the Netherlands.

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CAREER SUMMARY