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Alistair Overeem

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Alistair Overeem is a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer, born in 1980. He was Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Dream Heavyweight Champion and K-1 World Grand Prix Champion, and he was the first fighter to hold world titles in both MMA and K-1 kickboxing at the same time. He later challenged once for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. In the UFC he holds the all-time record for highest significant strike accuracy in the promotion's history, at 74.3 percent, a statistic that reflects his stand-up skill as a heavyweight.

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    is a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer
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    born 17 May 1980
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    He is a former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Dream Heavyweight Champion, K-1 World Grand Prix Champion
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