Best fights of Valentijn Overeem
Over 18 years as a professional, Valentijn Overeem has compiled a 32-34 (31) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Valentijn Overeem submits Renato Sobral
On October 9, 2000 Valentijn Overeem faced Renato Sobral. Overeem was 24 years old with a record of 14-9, and Sobral was 25 with a record of 16-1. Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sobral was on a 4-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Renato Sobral via toe hold in the 1st round.
2. Valentijn Overeem submits Randy Couture in 56 seconds
On February 24, 2001 Valentijn Overeem faced Randy Couture in a heavyweight bout. Overeem was 24 years old with a record of 18-9, and Couture was 37 with a record of 8-2. Overeem was on a 6-fight winning streak and Couture was on a 4-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Randy Couture via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
3. Valentijn Overeem submits Yoshihisa Yamamoto in their 2nd fight in 45 seconds
On February 24, 2001 Valentijn Overeem faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto. It was their second meeting. Overeem was 24 years old with a record of 17-9, and Yamamoto was 30 with a record of 12-12-1. Overeem was on a 5-fight winning streak and Yamamoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Yoshihisa Yamamoto via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Valentijn Overeem KOs Marc Emmanuel
On March 17, 2002 Valentijn Overeem faced Marc Emmanuel. Overeem was 25 years old with a record of 20-13, and Emmanuel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was on a 3-fight losing streak. Overeem stopped Marc Emmanuel via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Valentijn Overeem KOs Autimio Antonia in 57 seconds
On July 11, 2004 Valentijn Overeem faced Autimio Antonia. Overeem was 27 years old with a record of 24-19, and Antonia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was on a 3-fight winning streak. Overeem stopped Autimio Antonia via KO in the 1st round.
6. Valentijn Overeem submits Roman Savochka in 31 seconds
On December 12, 2003 Valentijn Overeem faced Roman Savochka. Overeem was 27 years old with a record of 23-19, and Savochka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Roman Savochka via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Valentijn Overeem KOs Ross Pointon in 59 seconds
On February 20, 2005 Valentijn Overeem faced Ross Pointon. Overeem was 28 years old with a record of 25-20, and Pointon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was coming off a loss. Overeem stopped Ross Pointon via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Valentijn Overeem submits Milco Voorn
On December 12, 2003 Valentijn Overeem faced Milco Voorn. Overeem was 27 years old with a record of 22-19, and Voorn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was coming off a win. Overeem submitted Milco Voorn via side choke in the 1st round.
9. Valentijn Overeem submits Andrei Rudakov in 21 seconds
On December 12, 2003 Valentijn Overeem faced Andrei Rudakov. Overeem was 27 years old with a record of 21-19, and Rudakov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was on a 6-fight losing streak. Overeem submitted Andrei Rudakov via arm lock in the 1st round.
10. Valentijn Overeem KOs Suren Balachinskiy
On October 9, 2000 Valentijn Overeem faced Suren Balachinskiy. Overeem was 24 years old with a record of 15-9, and Balachinskiy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Overeem was on a 3-fight winning streak. Overeem stopped Suren Balachinskiy via TKO in the 1st round.