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Valentijn OvereemHW
HeavyweightMMA+ Kickboxing

Valentijn Overeem

"The Python"

NetherlandsNetherlandsAge 49Golden GloryPancrase
32
Wins
34
Losses
0
Draws
97%
Finish Rate
13
KO / TKO
0-1-0
Kickboxing
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Valentijn Overeem is a Dutch retired professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, RINGS, KSW, the World Fighting Alliance, K-1, M-1 Global, Its Showtime, World Victory Road, and Strikeforce. He is the older brother of fellow MMA Superstar Alistair Overeem. Overeem has notable wins over fighters such as Randy Couture and Renato Sobral.

How He Wins

KO / TKO13
Decision0
Submission18

Finish Rate

97%
31 of 32
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts66 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossCroatiaAnte DelijaH2HTKO (punches)R1HOG: House of Gladiators 9Jul 3, 2014
LossRussiaKonstantin GluhovH2HKO (punch)R1PFC 6: Pancrase Fighting Championship 6Apr 12, 2014
LossRussiaMikhail MokhnatkinH2HTKO (submission to strikes)R1Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 14Dec 7, 2013
LossRussiaKonstantin GluhovH2HKO (knee)R1PFC 5: Clash of the TitansApr 27, 2013
LossNetherlandsMichael KnaapH2HTKO (punches)R1Beast of the EastApr 14, 2013
LossRussiaEvgeny ErokhinH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Pankration: Battle of Empires 2Dec 15, 2012
LossPolandMichał KitaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Oktagon ItalyMar 24, 2012
WinPolandMarcin RózalskiH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1KSW 18Feb 25, 2012
LossUnited StatesChad GriggsH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Strikeforce: Overeem vs. WerdumJun 18, 2011
WinNew ZealandRay SefoH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Strikeforce: Fedor vs. SilvaFeb 12, 2011
WinRomaniaCatalin ZmarandescuH2HKO (knee)R1K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in BucharestMay 21, 2010
WinGeorgiaTengiz TedoradzeH2HKO (head kick)R1Pancrase Fighting Championship 2Apr 17, 2010
LossPolandRafal DabrowskiH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Beast of the EastNov 14, 2009
LossRussiaNikolai OnikienkoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Ultimate Glory 11: A Decade of FightsOct 17, 2009
WinJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HKO (flying knee)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4Aug 24, 2008
WinSerbiaSasa LazicH2HSubmission (kimura)R1LOTR: Schilt vs. GuelminoJan 12, 2008
LossHollandMilco VoornH2HSubmission (choke)R1King of the RingMar 25, 2006
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HSubmission (armbar)R1It's Showtime Boxing & MMA Event 2005 AmsterdamJun 12, 2005
LossJapanShungo OyamaH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1HERO'S 1Mar 26, 2005
LossCroatiaKresimir BogdanovicH2HTKO (injury)R1Ultimate Nokaut 1Mar 11, 2005
WinEnglandRoss PointonH2HTKO (elbows)R1Anarchy Fight NightFeb 20, 2005
LossNetherlandsDave DalglieshH2HKO (punches)R22 Hot 2 HandleOct 10, 2004
WinCuracaoAutimio AntoniaH2HKO (punches)R1CFC 1: Cage CarnageJul 11, 2004
WinRussiaRoman SavochkaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Durata World Grand Prix 3Dec 12, 2003
LossNetherlandsDave VaderH2HKO (punch)R1It's Showtime 2003 AmsterdamJun 8, 2003
LossFinlandMikko RupponenH2HDecision (split)R1Fight Festival 7May 19, 2003
LossRussiaIbragim MagomedovH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 5Apr 6, 2003
LossUnited StatesRon WatermanH2HSubmission (keylock)R1PRIDE 24Dec 23, 2002
LossNetherlandsRodney GlunderH2HTKO (retirement)R12H2H 5: Simply the Best 5Oct 13, 2002
LossUnited StatesAaron BrinkH2HTKO (punches)R1WFA 2: Level 2Jul 5, 2002
WinFranceMarc EmmanuelH2HTKO (leg kicks)R12H2H 4: Simply the Best 4Mar 17, 2002
LossUkraineIgor VovchanchynH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1PRIDE 18Dec 23, 2001
LossBrazilAssuério SilvaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1PRIDE 15Jul 29, 2001
LossCanadaGary GoodridgeH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1PRIDE 14: Clash of the TitansMay 27, 2001
WinEnglandIan FreemanH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R12H2H 2: Simply The BestMar 18, 2001
LossBrazilAntônio Rodrigo NogueiraH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1RINGS: King of Kings 2000 FinalFeb 24, 2001
WinNetherlandsJerrel VenetiaanH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1It's Showtime: Christmas EditionDec 12, 2000
WinRussiaSuren BalachinskiyH2HTKO (strikes)R1RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block AOct 9, 2000
WinUnited StatesJoe SlickH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1RINGS: Millennium Combine 3Aug 23, 2000
WinTuli KulihaapaiH2HTechnical Submission (armbar)R1RINGS USA: Rising Stars Block BJul 22, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrad KohlerH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1RINGS: Millennium Combine 2Jun 15, 2000
WinGermanyFatih KocamisH2HKO (punch)R2RINGS Holland: Di Capo Di Tutti CapiJun 4, 2000
LossRussiaAchmed LabasanovH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1RINGS Russia: Russia vs. The WorldMay 20, 2000
WinUnited StatesDennis ReedH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R12 Hot 2 Handle 1Mar 5, 2000
LossJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HKO (punch)R1RINGS Holland: There Can Only Be One ChampionFeb 6, 2000
LossBrazilAntônio Rodrigo NogueiraH2HTechnical Submission (keylock)R1RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block AOct 28, 1999
WinJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1RINGS: Rise 3rdMay 22, 1999
LossJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: Rise 1stMar 20, 1999
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R1RINGS Holland: Who's the BossJun 7, 1998
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1RINGS: Fighting Integration IIApr 16, 1998
WinJapanKenichi YamamotoH2HTKO (knee)R1RINGS: Fighting IntegrationMar 28, 1998
WinEnglandDexter CaseyH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Night of the Samurai 1Mar 7, 1998
WinAustraliaChris HasemanH2HDecision (majority)R2RINGS Holland: The King of RingsFeb 8, 1998
LossJapanWataru SakataH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1RINGS: Extension Fighting 7Sep 26, 1997
WinNetherlandsCees BezemsH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1RINGs Holland: Utrecht at WarJun 29, 1997
LossJapanMitsuya NagaiH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings: Fighting Extension IIIMay 23, 1997
WinJapanMasayuki NaruseH2HTKO (cut)R1RINGS Holland: The Final ChallengeFeb 2, 1997
LossJapanWataru SakataH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: Maelstrom VJul 16, 1996
WinHollandJeroen WaringaH2HKO (punch)R1Fight Gala: Mix Fight NightJun 15, 1996
WinNetherlandsTjerk VermanenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1RINGS Holland: Kings of Martial ArtsFeb 18, 1996
WinHollandMilco VoornH2HSubmission (side choke)—1—
WinAndrei RudakovSubmission (arm lock)—1—
WinUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)—1—
WinJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HSubmission (armbar)—1—
WinBrazilRenato SobralH2HSubmission (toe hold)—1—
LossUnited StatesTommy SauerH2HKO (punches)—1—

Kickboxing& Muay Thai0-1-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
NCUnited StatesJames WilsonNC (Unsafe ring)N/AS-1 ChallengeFeb 23, 2013
LossNetherlandsRemy BonjaskyTKO (Corner stoppage)R2Vini Vidi Vici1995

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