Who is Alistair Overeem?

Alistair Overeem is a British-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is a former Strikeforce Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Dream Interim Heavyweight Champion, K-1 World Grand Prix Champion.

He is one of only 2 fighters to hold world titles in both MMA and K-1 kickboxing at the same time. As of 26 February 2017, he is #3 official UFC Heavyweight ranking.

Alistair Overeem: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Alistair Cees Overeem famously known as Alistair Overeem was born on May 17, 1980, in Hounslow, Greater London, England. His nationality is Dutch & British and his ethnicity is mixed(Jamaican and Dutch).

His mother’s name is Clair Overeem and his father’s name is unknown. He was born to a Jamaican father and a Dutch mother. He has a brother, Valentijn Overeem.

When he was six years old, his parents divorced and he moved with his mother and older brother to the Netherlands. As a child, Overeem competed in judo, track and field, and basketball.

At the age of 15, Overeem’s brother Valentijn took him to Chris Dolman’s MMA gym to learn to define himself. Alistair initially did not like the sport, but he dedicated himself fully to it after meeting Bas Rutten and Joop Kasteel.

There is no information on Alistair’s educational background.