Alistair Overeem vs. Curtis Blaydes

Preliminary Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jun 9, 2018
W
Blaydes defeats Overeem
L
KO/TKO, Elbows in Guard 2:56 Round 3 of 3, 12:56 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 2:56 R3
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"The Demolition Man"

Fighter Comparison

9-1-0

Climbed to 10-1
Pro
Record
43-16-0

Fell to 43-17
-185
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+160
(Slight Underdog)

United States
Nation

Netherlands
Chicago
Illinois
Fights out of
Amsterdam
NH
27
+3 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 38
+3 wks, 2 days
254.0 lbs
(115.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
244.0 lbs
(110.7 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'4"
(193cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
80.0"
(203cm)
Elevation Fight Team Gym Jackson Wink MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,800

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Overeem
47%
Blaydes
53%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 225

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
  • Date: Saturday 06.09.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: United Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 8 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Overeem Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Blaydes Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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