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  2. BornAlistair Cees Overeem · 17 May 1980 · Hounslow, London, England
    Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
    Weight256 lb (116 kg; 18 st 4 lb)
    DivisionHeavyweight (2006, 2007–2022) · Light Heavyweight (1999–2007)
    Biography

    Overeem was born in Hounslow, London, England, to a Jamaican father and a Dutch mother, whose maternal great-grandmother was an illegitimate child of King William III of the Netherlands. When he was six years old, his par… See more

    Mixed martial arts career

    Overeem had his first MMA professional fight at 19 years old, defeating Ricardo Fyeet by submission on 24 October 1999 at It's Showtime, the first event of the eponymously named promotion.
    After postin… See more

    Kickboxing career

    Overeem had his first professional kickboxing fight at the age of 17, in a K-1 rules fight on 15 November 1997 , winning the fight. After that he fought against Paul Hordijk, winning by decision on 14 March 1999 . Ove… See more

    Professional wrestling career

    Overeem was scheduled to headline the first Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) event in England against WWE wrestler Braun Strowman. After two prior cancellations and being rescheduled to take place … See more