HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Alistair Overeem

47-19

Age

Height

6'4"

Weight

2555 lbs

Reach

80"

Avg Fight Time

07:18

Gym

Joel Diaz Boxing

Wins By

25 KO · 17 Sub · 5 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 3R3 4R5 1

Last 5

LWWLW

Finish Rate

89%

Bonuses

—

Style

MMA

Location

Hounslow, United Kingdom

Fight History

LOSS

vs Ben Rothwell

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:19

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:19

WIN

vs Augusto Sakai

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R5 0:26

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R5 0:26

WIN

vs Walt Harris

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R2 3:00

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:00

LOSS

vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R5 4:56

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 4:56

WIN

vs Aleksei Oleinik

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 4:45

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 4:45

WIN

vs Sergei Pavlovich

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:21

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:21

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkov

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:06

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:06

WIN

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:12

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:12

LOSS

vs Travis Browne

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick

R1 4:08

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R1 4:08

LOSS

vs Curtis Blaydes

UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Guard

R3 2:56

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R3 2:56

LOSS

vs Francis Ngannou

UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:42

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:42

WIN

vs Fabricio Werdum

UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mark Hunt

UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R3 1:44

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R3 1:44

LOSS

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem· 2016-09-10

KO/TKO

Punch to Head From Guard

R1 4:27

KO/TKOPunch to Head From Guard·R1 4:27

WIN

vs Roy Nelson

UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· 2015-03-14

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Frank Mir

UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Antonio Silva

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 0:25

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 0:25

WIN

vs Brock Lesnar

UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 2:26

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 2:26

WIN

vs Stefan Struve

UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic

KO/TKO

Punch to Head On Ground

R1 4:13

KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 4:13

WIN

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 4:43

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:43

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.7/min

Grappling

1.42 TD

Defense

57%

⚖️Alistair adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 64% striking and 56% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

9 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

56%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

44%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

44%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

44%

⭐Other

Damage Events

44%

Uppercuts

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (56%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 232% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (9 techniques)

Elbows to Head On Ground

11% of KOs

Kick to Body At Distance

11% of KOs

Knee to Head In Clinch

11% of KOs

Knees to Head In Clinch

11% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

11% of KOs

Punch to Head On Ground

11% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

11% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

11% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

11% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head On Ground leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Acc% (64%) and Strike Def% (57%).

🔥

Finisher: 89% of wins end in finish (25 KO + 17 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (74% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

57%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

60% acc44%

Clinch

92% acc20%

Ground

83% acc36%

Striking Differential+1.23/min

3.67 landed/min2.44 absorbed/min

3.67

Landed/Min

2.44

Absorbed/Min

0.79

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1321

Sig. Strikes Attempted2064

Key Insights

Alistair is active on the ground (38%).

Effective body attack (34%).

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Elite accuracy at 64%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 36% from ground at 83% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

56%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

73%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

1.42

TD / 15min

0.83

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

35%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Opportunistic

33%

67%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 73%.

17 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (56%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 36% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

715

2.18

Ratio

Absorbed

328

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

10/5

KD Recovery

20%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

26.9

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.3

Standing %

78%

R3 vs R1 Output

74%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.18x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 20% win rate when dropped.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (26.9) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights

R1 Control

1:02

R2 Control

1:21

R3 Control

1:01

R1 to Final

-30%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+3.5pp

Body

-1.6pp

Leg

-1.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+4.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

16.0

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

18.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

115%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3244

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 3

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights