Valentijn Overeem

Quick Facts

Full Name	Valentijn Overeem
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Aug 17, 1976(1976-08-17)
Age	48
Birthplace	Netherlands
Country	Netherlands
Horoscope	Leo

Valentijn Overeem Biography

Valentijn Overeem is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on August 17, 1976 in Netherlands, Netherlands. Notably fought for Strikeforce, and he has won the RINGS Free Fight Dutch Heavyweight Championship.

He made headlines on February 24, 2001, when he defeated Randy Couture.

In 1999, Overeem participated in the RINGS King of Kings tournament, but he was submitted and eliminated by Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at the first round.

On 9 June 2010, Overeem signed to fight under the Strikeforce banner. He was scheduled to fight Antônio Silva on 4 December 2010, but suffered an injury that caused him to withdraw from the fight. He eventually made his promotional debut against Ray Sefo at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva on 12 February 2011 where he won in the first round by using a neck crank.

His younger brother, Alistair Overeem, is also a fighter, and the two often train together.

Valentijn Overeem Net Worth

Valentijn Overeem is one of the richest MMA Fighter from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Valentijn Overeem 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his professional debut on February 18, 1996, winning via submission against Tjerk Vermanen.

He has also kickboxed professionally.

Valentijn Overeem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvaːləntɛin ˈoːvəreːm] ; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Valentijn Overeem height 6 ft 3 in Valentijn weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Valentijn Overeem Dating?

According to our records, Valentijn Overeem is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Valentijn Overeem’s is not dating anyone.

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Overeem fought in a kickboxing match on 23 February 2013 after 16 years of inactivity as a professional kickboxer where he faced James Wilson, a former professional boxer turned kickboxer. The fight was held in Miami on the debut event of S-1 Challenge, it ended in a No Contest decision due to an unsafe ring as both fighters fell over the ropes with Wilson falling twice.

Facts & Trivia

Valentijn Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Valentijn Overeem celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.

Does Overeem have a glass chin?

Bas Rutten: Alistair Overeem Is ‘an Animal’ but Has a ‘Glass Jaw’

How did Overeem cut his lip?

The heavyweight bout was close to the end when Rozenstruik knocked Overeem out with only four seconds left on the clock. A powerful right-hand punch from Rozenstruik tore Overeem’s lip in half before sending him to the canvas.

Is Alistair Overeem coming back?

After seeing his more than nine-year stint with the UFC come to an end with an unexpected release earlier this year, Overeem is going back to his roots. He’s scheduled to cross back over into the kickboxing world on Oct.

When did Overeem split his lip?

For most of the UFC on ESPN 7 heavyweight fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Overeem was in control. Then, in the fifth and final round , he was hit with a devastating right hand that not only lost him the fight, he also suffered a very gruesome injury. Overeem? s upper lip completely busted.

What is the bloodiest UFC fight?

David Heath — UFC 74. The bout between Sobral and Heath is surely one of the bloodiest MMA fights in history.