Fighter details + Follow Given Name: Valentijn Overeem
Nickname: "The Python"
Age: 49 | Date of Birth: 08/17/1976
Last Weight-in: 234 lbs
Height: 6'3"
Born: Amsterdam
Gyms & Affiliations: Golden Glory
Valentijn Overeem has a 30-32-0 professional record and is 49 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Golden Glory. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Valentijn Overeem career snapshot Recent form L-L-L-L-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 6-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Ante Delija Finish profile 97% 29 finishes in 30 recorded wins Primary win path submission 17 recorded wins by submission Valentijn Overeem quick answers What is Valentijn Overeem's record? Valentijn Overeem's professional MMA record is 30-32-0.
How old is Valentijn Overeem? Valentijn Overeem is 49 years old.
What weight class is Valentijn Overeem? Valentijn Overeem fights at Heavyweight in HOG.
How tall is Valentijn Overeem? Valentijn Overeem is 6'3" tall.
How much does Valentijn Overeem weigh? Valentijn Overeem competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 234 lbs.
What is Valentijn Overeem's Combat Edge Elo? Valentijn Overeem's Combat Edge Elo is 1461, with a peak Elo of 1604.
How strong is Valentijn Overeem's recent opposition? Valentijn Overeem's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1535 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Valentijn Overeem's last fight? Valentijn Overeem's latest tracked pro fight was against Ante Delija at Night Of The Gladiators 9 on 2014.07.03.
What is Valentijn Overeem's recent form? Valentijn Overeem's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Valentijn Overeem usually win? Valentijn Overeem's 30 recorded wins include 12 knockouts, 17 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 97% ending before the final bell.
12 Wins by knockout
17 Wins by submission
1 Wins by decision
18 Loss by knockout
13 Loss by submission
1 Loss by decision
Valentijn Overeem stats Record : 30 / 32 / 0 Significant strikes landed per minute TBD Fighter 2.81 Division average
Significant striking accuracy TBD Fighter 47% Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute TBD Fighter 4.44 Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land TBD Fighter 48% Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes TBD Fighter 1.38 Division average
Takedown accuracy TBD Fighter 37% Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land TBD Fighter 48% Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes TBD Fighter 0.60 Division average
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss33-34-0 Ante Delija 10-2-0 Punches 1:24 R1 Night Of The Gladiators 9 2014.07.03 Details unavailable Loss33-33-0 Konstantin Glukhov 27-14-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Pancrace Fighting Championship 2014.04.12 Details unavailable Loss33-32-0 Mikhail Mokhnatkin 3-1-0 Punches 4:45 R1 Fight Nights Global 22 2013.12.07 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Mike Kyle Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.05.24 Details unavailable Loss33-31-0 Konstantin Glukhov 25-12-0 Knee 2:48 R1 PFC 5 2013.04.27 Details unavailable Loss33-30-0 Evgeny Erokhin 3-1-0 Punches 4:47 R1 MFP: Battle Of Empires 2 2012.12.15 Details unavailable Loss33-29-0 Michał Kita 11-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.03.24 Details unavailable Win32-29-0 Marcin Różalski 2-0-0 Heel Hook 2:25 R1 KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy 2012.02.25 Details unavailable Loss32-28-0 Chad Griggs 10-1-0 Strikes 2:08 R1 Strikeforce 2011.06.18 Details unavailable Win31-28-0 Ray Sefo 2-0-0 Neck Crank 1:37 R1 Strikeforce 2011.02.12 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Antônio Silva Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2010.12.04 Details unavailable Win30-28-0 Catalin Zmarandescu 5-0-0 Knee 0:40 R1 K-1: Romania 2010 2010.05.21 Details unavailable Win29-28-0 Tengiz Tedoradze 26-10-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Pancrace Fighting Championship 2010.04.17 Details unavailable Loss29-27-0 Rafał Dąbrowski 4-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.11.14 Details unavailable Loss29-26-0 Nikolai Onikienko 16-13-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Glory 11 2009.10.17 Details unavailable Win28-26-0 Kazuo Takahashi 28-23-3 Flying Knee 2:42 R1 Sengoku 4 2008.08.24 Details unavailable Win27-26-0 Saša Lazić 8-7-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.01.12 Details unavailable Loss27-25-0 Milco Voorn 15-6-1 Guillotine Choke 0:45 R1 King Of The Ring 2006.03.25 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Antoni Hardonk Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.10.09 Details unavailable Loss27-24-0 Gilbert Yvel 28-11-1 Armbar 4:30 R1 It's Showtime 13 2005.06.12 Details unavailable Loss27-23-0 Shungo Oyama 2-7-0 Toe Hold 1:28 R1 K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama 2005.03.26 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Ladislav Žák Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.03.26 Details unavailable Loss27-22-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.03.11 Details unavailable Win26-22-0 Ross Pointon 3-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.02.20 Details unavailable Loss26-21-0 Dave Dalgliesh 15-11-2 Punches Not recorded Not recorded 2 Hot 2 Handle 2004.10.10 Details unavailable Win25-21-0 Autimio Antonia 1-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.07.11 Details unavailable Win24-21-0 Andrey Rudakov 10-4-0 Armlock R2 Not recorded Durata World Grand Prix 2003 2003.12.12 Details unavailable Win23-21-0 Milco Voorn 7-0-0 Side Choke R1 Not recorded Durata World Grand Prix 2003 2003.12.12 Details unavailable Win22-21-0 Roman Savochka 12-9-0 Guillotine Choke R1 Not recorded Durata World Grand Prix 2003 2003.12.12 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Ian Freeman Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.07.13 Details unavailable Loss22-20-0 Dave Vader 11-5-3 Punch 3:22 R1 It's Showtime 8 2003.06.08 Details unavailable Loss22-19-0 Mikko Rupponen 9-0-2 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fight Festival 2003.05.19 Details unavailable Loss22-18-0 Ibragim Magomedov 4-2-0 Punches 3:20 R1 M-1: Russia vs. The World 5 2003.04.06 Details unavailable Loss22-17-0 Ron Waterman 6-1-1 Keylock 2:18 R1 Pride 24: Cold Fury 3 2002.12.23 Details unavailable Loss22-16-0 Rodney Glunder 12-7-3 Refused to Fight 3:00 R1 2 Hot 2 Handle 2002.10.13 Details unavailable Loss22-15-0 Aaron Brink 13-7-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.07.05 Details unavailable Win21-15-0 Marc Emmanuel 1-1-0 Leg Kicks R1 Not recorded 2 Hot 2 Handle 2002.03.17 Details unavailable Loss21-14-0 Igor Vovchanchyn 48-5-1 Heel Hook 4:35 R1 Pride 18: Cold Fury 2 2001.12.23 Details unavailable Loss21-13-0 Assuério Silva 7-2-0 Heel Hook 2:50 R1 Pride 15: Raging Rumble 2001.07.29 Details unavailable Loss21-12-0 Gary Goodridge 12-12-0 Knee 2:39 R1 Pride 14: Clash of the Titans 2001.05.27 Details unavailable Win20-12-0 Ian Freeman 10-3-0 Knees 1:42 R1 2 Hot 2 Handle 2001.03.18 Details unavailable Loss20-11-0 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira 10-1-1 Arm Triangle Choke 1:20 R1 Rings Japan 2001.02.24 Details unavailable Win19-11-0 Randy Couture 8-2-0 Guillotine Choke 0:56 R1 Rings Japan 2001.02.24 Details unavailable Win18-11-0 Yoshihisa Yamamoto 39-27-1 Armbar 0:45 R1 Rings Japan 2001.02.24 Details unavailable Win17-11-0 Jerrel Venetiaan 2-1-0 Heel Hook 1:27 R1 It's Showtime 4 2000.12.12 Details unavailable Win16-11-0 Renato Sobral 16-1-0 Toe Hold 2:19 R1 Rings Japan 2000.10.09 Details unavailable Win15-11-0 Suren Balachinskiy 0-0-0 Leg Kick 2:13 R1 Rings Japan 2000.10.09 Details unavailable Win14-11-0 Joe Slick 16-3-3 Achilles Lock 0:36 R1 Rings Japan 2000.08.23 Details unavailable Loss14-10-0 Tom Sauer 10-3-0 Punches 0:35 R1 Rings USA: Rising Stars 2 2000.07.22 Details unavailable Win13-10-0 Tuli Kulihaapai 1-0-0 Armbar 2:05 R1 Rings USA: Rising Stars 2 2000.07.22 Details unavailable Win12-10-0 Brad Kohler 11-8-0 Kneebar 0:31 R1 Rings Japan 2000.06.15 Details unavailable Win11-10-0 Faith Kocamis 1-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 2000.06.04 Details unavailable Loss11-9-0 Akhmed Labazanov 3-1-0 Achilles Lock 3:50 R1 Rings Russia 2000.05.20 Details unavailable Win10-9-0 Dennis Reed 25-19-1 Guillotine Choke 0:28 R1 2 Hot 2 Handle 2000.03.05 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Yasuhito Namekawa Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2000.02.06 Details unavailable Loss10-8-0 Hiromitsu Kanehara 14-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 2000.02.06 Details unavailable Loss10-7-0 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira 2-0-0 Keylock 1:51 R1 Rings Japan 1999.10.28 Details unavailable Loss10-6-0 Yoshihisa Yamamoto 36-23-1 KO/TKO 3:55 R1 Rings Japan 1999.09.15 Details unavailable Win9-6-0 Hiromitsu Kanehara 11-4-0 Corner Stoppage 4:35 R1 Rings Japan 1999.05.22 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Randy Couture Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.05.22 Details unavailable Loss9-5-0 Yoshihisa Yamamoto 33-23-0 Armbar 2:40 R1 Rings Japan 1999.03.20 Details unavailable Loss9-4-0 Kiyoshi Tamura 25-9-1 Armbar 6:08 R1 Rings Japan 1999.02.21 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Kiyoshi Tamura Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.07.20 Details unavailable Loss9-3-0 Gilbert Yvel 9-2-0 Shoulder Injury 0:38 R1 Rings Holland 1998.06.07 Details unavailable Win8-3-0 Kiyoshi Tamura 20-5-0 Kneebar 3:56 R1 Rings Japan 1998.04.16 Details unavailable Win7-3-0 Kenichi Yamamoto 0-0-0 Knee 6:39 R1 Rings Japan 1998.03.28 Details unavailable Win6-3-0 Dexter Casey 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.03.07 Details unavailable Win5-3-0 Chris Haseman 5-11-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 1998.02.08 Details unavailable Loss5-2-0 Wataru Sakata 7-15-1 Ankle Lock 2:16 R1 Rings Japan 1997.09.26 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Cees Bezems 1-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 1997.06.29 Details unavailable Cancelled30-32-0 Masayuki Naruse Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1997.06.21 Details unavailable Loss4-1-0 Mitsuya Nagai 25-21-1 Submission 4:58 R1 Rings Japan 1997.05.23 Details unavailable Loss4-0-0 Masayuki Naruse 18-23-1 Spinning Back Fist 12:05 R1 Rings Japan 1997.04.04 Details unavailable Win3-0-0 Masayuki Naruse 18-22-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 1997.02.02 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Wataru Sakata 4-10-1 Armbar 6:42 R1 Rings Japan 1996.07.16 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Jeroen Waringa 0-0-0 KO/TKO R1 Not recorded Haarlem Fight Night 1996 1996.06.15 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Tjerk Vermanen 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fighting Network RINGS 1996.02.18 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Valentijn Overeem Ante Delija Chad Griggs Gilbert Yvel Shungo Oyama Opponent TBD Ibragim Magomedov Ron Waterman Aaron Brink Compare Valentijn Overeem with peers vs Sean Rose vs Matheus Scheffel vs Patrick Vespaziani vs Gvido Šusts Embed Valentijn Overeem's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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