Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar

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Key Stats

Alistair OvereemvsBrock Lesnar
20
Fights
8
12
Wins
4
8
Losses
3
0
No Contests
1
9
Finishes
3
0
Title Wins
3
1
Title Fights
4
48:09
Control Time
33:15

Striking Stats

Alistair OvereemvsBrock Lesnar
715
Sig. Strikes Landed
213
74.3%
Sig. Strike Acc.
72.0%
35.8
Sig. Str / Fight
26.6
10
Knockdowns
2
386
Head Strikes
152
231
Body Strikes
47
98
Leg Strikes
14

Grappling Stats

Alistair OvereemvsBrock Lesnar
10
Takedowns Landed
15
34.5%
Takedown Acc.
53.6%
0.5
TD / Fight
1.9
3
Sub. Attempts
2
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

OvereemvsLesnar
46 yrs
Age
49 yrs
6' 4"
Height
6' 3"
265 lbs.
Weight
265 lbs.
80"
Reach
81"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
1,023
ELO Rating
1,042
1,079
Peak ELO
1,162
60.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
75.0%
Finish Rate
75.0%
175
Days / Fight
238

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

OvereemvsLesnar
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Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
4
WLWWL
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WWLLD

Win Methods

OvereemvsLesnar
9 (75.0%)
KO/TKO
2 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
1 (25.0%)
3 (25.0%)
Decision
1 (25.0%)

Fan Ratings

OvereemvsLesnar
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Overall
4.5
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Striking
4.1
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Grappling
4.1
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Wrestling
4.8
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Cardio
3.2
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Chin
3.0
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Power
3.7
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Excitement
8.3

Head-to-Head Record

Alistair Overeem1
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Brock Lesnar0

Common Opponents (2)

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Who Wins?

Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar: Matchup Breakdown

Alistair Overeem is 12-8 in the Heavyweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Brock Lesnar is 4-3 (1 NC) at Heavyweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Alistair Overeem leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on Dec 30, 2011, won by Alistair Overeem by KO/TKO in round 1.

Brock Lesnar holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,042 to 1,023. Career peaks are 1,079 for Alistair Overeem and 1,162 for Brock Lesnar. Alistair Overeem has 9 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 12 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Brock Lesnar has 2 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 75.0% of the time.

Alistair Overeem stands 6' 4" with a reach of 80" and fights orthodox. Brock Lesnar is 6' 3" with a reach of 81", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Brock Lesnar. Alistair Overeem is 46, Brock Lesnar is 49.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alistair Overeem has landed 715 significant strikes at 74.3% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 48:09 of control time. Brock Lesnar has landed 213 at 72.0% with 15 takedowns and 33:15 of control.

Alistair Overeem has 1 title fight (0 won) against 4 (3 won) for Brock Lesnar. They share 2 common opponents: Mark Hunt, Frank Mir.

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Have Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar fought before?

Yes. Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar have fought once in the UFC. Alistair Overeem won by KO/TKO at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on December 30, 2011.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Alistair Overeem or Brock Lesnar?

Alistair Overeem has more UFC wins: 12 to 4. Alistair Overeem's UFC record is 12-8; Brock Lesnar's is 4-3 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Alistair Overeem 9, Brock Lesnar 2. Submission wins: Alistair Overeem 0, Brock Lesnar 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Alistair Overeem or Brock Lesnar?

Alistair Overeem is taller at 6'4", to Brock Lesnar's 6'3" (1 inch). Brock Lesnar has the longer reach: 81 inches to 80.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.