Completed MMA Bout

Alistair Overeem vs. Paul Buentello

Main Card | Strikeforce Vacant Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs

Alistair Overeem defeats Paul Buentello via Submission at 3:42 of Round 2

Alistair "The Demolition Man" Overeem
Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello

Overeem
Submission
Round 2

Alistair Overeem Paul Buentello

"The Demolition Man" "The Headhunter"

25-11-0   Pro Record At Fight   25-9-0
Climbed to 26-11   Record After Fight   Fell to 25-10
+110 (Near Even)   Betting Odds   -140 (Slight Favorite)
Vacant   Title   Vacant
Netherlands   Nationality   United States
Amsterdam, Netherlands   Fighting out of   Denver, Colorado
27 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, 2 days   Age at Fight   33 years, 10 months
224.0 lbs (101.6 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   250.0 lbs (113.4 kgs)
6'4" (193cm)   Height   6'2" (188cm)
80.0" (203cm)   Reach   76.0" (193cm)
  Gym   Bastos BJJ Midland
Strikeforce
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Strikeforce: 4 Enter, 1 Survives
  • Date: Friday 11.16.2007
  • Referee: N/A
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Overeem Total Disclosed Pay: $30,000
  • Buentello Total Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Vacant Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Vacant
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

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