Alistair Overeem

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Alistair Overeem
Overeem in 2010
Born	Alistair Cees Overeem[1] (1980-05-17) 17 May 1980 (age 44) Hounslow, London, England
Other names	The Demolition Man
Nationality	Dutch
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	256 lb (116 kg; 18 st 4 lb)
Division	Heavyweight (2006, 2007–2022) Light Heavyweight (1999–2007)
Reach	80 in (203 cm)[2]
Style	Kickboxing, Submission wrestling
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Amsterdam, Netherlands[3]
Team	Hemmers Gym (2021–2022) Elevation Fight Team (2018–2021)[4] Jackson Wink MMA (2014–2018)[5] Blackzilians (2012–2013) Golden Glory (2007–2011)
Teacher(s)	Chris Dolman, Lucien Carbin
Trainer	Nick Hemmers (2021–2022) Eliot Marshall (2018–2021) Greg Jackson (2014–2018) Mike Winkeljohn (2014–2018) Henri Hooft (2012–2013) Cor Hemmers (2007–2011) Martijn de Jong (1999–2011) Lucien Carbin (1999–2007) Chris Dolman (1996–1999)
Rank	Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joaquim Valente, Gui Valente and Pedro Valente[6]
Years active	1999–2022
Kickboxing record
Total	15
Wins	10
By knockout	7
Losses	4
By knockout	3
No contests	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	67
Wins	47
By knockout	25
By submission	17
By decision	5
Losses	19
By knockout	15
By submission	1
By decision	3
No contests	1
Other information
Notable relatives	Valentijn (brother)
Website	www.alistairovereem.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Representing  Netherlands Men's Submission Grappling ADCC European Championships 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.