What is valentijn overeem?

Valentijn Overeem is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. He was born on August 17, 1976, in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Overeem is the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Alistair Overeem.

Valentijn Overeem began his MMA career in 1996 and fought for various promotions including PRIDE, Strikeforce, and DREAM. He holds notable victories over fighters such as Igor Vovchanchyn, Hiromitsu Kanehara, and Randy Couture.

Overeem is known for his grappling skills and submission game, with a significant portion of his wins coming by way of submission. He retired from professional MMA competition in 2013 with a record of 32 wins, 32 losses, and one no contest.

In addition to his MMA career, Valentijn Overeem also worked as a trainer and coach, helping to develop the next generation of fighters in the Netherlands.