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When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex PereiraIn a surprising moment in combat sports, heavyweight kickboxer Badr Hari was left astonished by the size of Alex…

When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

In a surprising moment in combat sports, heavyweight kickboxer Badr Hari was left astonished by the size of Alex Pereira, who was merely a middleweight at the time. It was not until later that ‘Poatan’ would love to light heavyweight then to the UFC.

Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

Badr Hari, a Dutch-Moroccan fighter, has long been known for his aggressive fighting style and knockouts in the ring. Throughout his career, Hari has faced top-tier fighters, with victories over the likes of Semmy Schilt, Peter Aerts, and Stefan Leko.

When Badr Hari met Alex Pereira, he expected the Brazilian fighter to be a light heavyweight or heavyweight but was taken aback when he learned that Pereira was only a middleweight. He stood 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 185 lb at that time. This meeting was in 2019.

‘Poatan’ is often described as a large fighter for his weight class, even at light heavyweight (205 lbs). The former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion has a presence that is noticeable even among bigger fighters. Badr Hari was a career heavyweight standing 6 foot 6 inches and approximately 250 lbs.

Badr Hari

‘Poatan‘ Alex Pereira has quickly made his mark in both kickboxing and MMA. Known for his striking power, Pereira became the first fighter to hold two weight class titles simultaneously in Glory. He transitioned to MMA and was able to pick up UFC world titles in both middleweight and light heavyweight. It was Pereira’s size that surprised even the towering Badr Hari.

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When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex PereiraIn a surprising moment in combat sports, heavyweight kickboxer Badr Hari was left astonished by the size of Alex…

When Heavyweight Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

In a surprising moment in combat sports, heavyweight kickboxer Badr Hari was left astonished by the size of Alex Pereira, who was merely a middleweight at the time. It was not until later that ‘Poatan’ would love to light heavyweight then to the UFC.

Badr Hari was Stunned by the Size of Alex Pereira

Badr Hari, a Dutch-Moroccan fighter, has long been known for his aggressive fighting style and knockouts in the ring. Throughout his career, Hari has faced top-tier fighters, with victories over the likes of Semmy Schilt, Peter Aerts, and Stefan Leko.

When Badr Hari met Alex Pereira, he expected the Brazilian fighter to be a light heavyweight or heavyweight but was taken aback when he learned that Pereira was only a middleweight. He stood 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 185 lb at that time. This meeting was in 2019.

‘Poatan’ is often described as a large fighter for his weight class, even at light heavyweight (205 lbs). The former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion has a presence that is noticeable even among bigger fighters. Badr Hari was a career heavyweight standing 6 foot 6 inches and approximately 250 lbs.

Badr Hari

‘Poatan‘ Alex Pereira has quickly made his mark in both kickboxing and MMA. Known for his striking power, Pereira became the first fighter to hold two weight class titles simultaneously in Glory. He transitioned to MMA and was able to pick up UFC world titles in both middleweight and light heavyweight. It was Pereira’s size that surprised even the towering Badr Hari.

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Badr Hari Speaks Out about Imane Khelif Gender Issues in Olympic Boxing

Badr Hari Imane KhelifMorocco’s Badr Hari has weighed in on the ongoing furor of Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic boxer who has…

Badr Hari Imane Khelif

Morocco’s Badr Hari has weighed in on the ongoing furor of Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic boxer who has had her gender brought into question. Online personalities and pundits strongly believe that they had found a target for all of their transgender hostility, but ultimately it was misinformation meant to ignite bad-faith actors.

Imane Khelif

Imane Khelif is an Algerian amateur boxer who has competed in the 2020 and 2024 Olympic games. She has been in the Olympic testing pool for years and has never tested positive for increased testosterone in that time. The IBA suspended her for reasons that are unclear, but the IOC claims that the IBA did not follow due process through its actions. The Olympics do not use advice from the IBA as it is not considered a reputable organization and is often shrouded in controversy.

With an amateur record of 38-9, Imane Khelif qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A story ran that torched online spaces and roused users into a frenzy. Ultimately, the Algerian boxer was born a woman and competes in women’s sports. It was misinformation. It is illegal in Algeria to be a trans person and any person who identifies as LGBTQ could be prosecuted.

Badr Hari

The Moroccan-Dutch Badr Hari is one of the icons of kickboxing. With an aggressive style, ‘Bad Boy’ has won over 90 of his matches by way of knockout. Throughout his career, he has competed at the highest levels of K-1 Kickboxing, It’s Showtime, Glory Kickboxing, and many others. Throughout his career, he has been able to defeat notable strikers such as Alistair Overeem, Semmy Schilt, Peter Aerts, and several more.

The 39-year-old athlete Badr Hari has added his voice to the mix. The Moroccan recognized the hard of the Algerian boxer and congratulated her on her Olympic wins. On his Instagram story, Badr Hari said:

“Well-deserved congratulations to this young woman!”

Alistair Overeem, team deny PED use following one year GLORY suspension: ‘it surprised him’

Alistair Overeem GLORY Suspension Surprised HimAlistair Overeem’s team vehemently denies the use of any performance-enhancing drugs following a 12-month suspension handed down by GLORY Kickboxing. The promotion announced that ‘The Demolition Man’ had been suspended for one year after testing positive for a banned substance surrounding his October trilogy bout with Badr Hari at GLORY COLLISION 4. “Alistair Overeem has […]

Alistair Overeem GLORY Suspension Surprised Him

Alistair Overeem’s team vehemently denies the use of any performance-enhancing drugs following a 12-month suspension handed down by GLORY Kickboxing.

The promotion announced that ‘The Demolition Man’ had been suspended for one year after testing positive for a banned substance surrounding his October trilogy bout with Badr Hari at GLORY COLLISION 4.

“Alistair Overeem has been removed from the GLORY rankings and his fight again Badr Hari is ruled a ‘No Contest’ due to a violation of GLORY’s anti-doping rules,” GLORY announced in an official statement. “His suspension is for 12 months, starting at his last fight – COLLISION 4. And he must return a percentage of his wages.”

Following the promotion’s announcement, Alistair Overeem’s trainer Nick Hemmers went on record stating that an anti-inflammatory medication was responsible for the positive test and not a performance-enhancing drug.

“Apparently a minimal amount of it was found in his blood…. He has not used any means to be stronger in the ring,” Hemmers stated. “I think it’s nonsense that his victory was taken away. We simply won that match against Badr, and I will always say that.”

Alistair Overeem’s Team Released an Official Statement

Alistair Overeem’s management team also issued a statement on the situation, saying:

“We have taken note of the removal of Alistair from the ranking. After the B-sample was also positive, it was to be expected that his fight against Badr Hari would be converted to ‘No Contest’. We are talking about trace amounts of a supplement that Alistair has used for recovery from an injury, which is not performance-enhancing.

“This injury occurred during the preparations for his fight with Rico (Verhoeven). It surprised Alistair that after eight months traces were still found in his system. For now, we will rest and wait and see what comes next.”

This is not the first time that Alistair Overeem has tested positive for banned substances in his combat sports career. In 2012, ‘The Demolition Man’ was scheduled to challenge then-UFC champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146. Weeks before the bout, it was revealed by the NSAC that Overeem had an abnormally high testosterone-to-epitestosterone (T/E) ratio which he attributed to a doctor-prescribed “anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone.”

Overeem Scores Comeback Win Over Badr Hari, Twitter Reacts

Alistair Overeem had a successful return to the world of kickboxing when he took out Badr Hari in their trilogy bout. Long before Overeem was fighting for UFC gold, he was a decorated kickboxing champion, winning two K-1 World Grand Prix titles. One of…

Alistair Overeem had a successful return to the world of kickboxing when he took out Badr Hari in their trilogy bout. Long before Overeem was fighting for UFC gold, he was a decorated kickboxing champion, winning two K-1 World Grand Prix titles. One of the most notable parts of his initial kickboxing run came from…

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Alistair Overeem defeats Badr Hari with multiple knockdowns in third round – GLORY: Collision 4 highlights

Alistair OvereemAlistair Overeem and Badr Hari closed the book on their rivalry that spanned more than a decade on Saturday. The two heavyweights stepped inside the ring for their highly-anticipated trilogy bout as the main event of GLORY: Collision 4. The two behemoths met for the first time in 2008 with Overeem scoring a first-round knockout […]

Alistair Overeem

Alistair Overeem and Badr Hari closed the book on their rivalry that spanned more than a decade on Saturday. The two heavyweights stepped inside the ring for their highly-anticipated trilogy bout as the main event of GLORY: Collision 4.

The two behemoths met for the first time in 2008 with Overeem scoring a first-round knockout upset. A year later the two would meet again in the K-1 World Grand Prix semi-finals. On that night, Hari evened the score with a TKO over the former Strikeforce heavyweight. champion. In their third meeting on Saturday night, Hari stepped into the ring as the general consensus favorite over his 42-year-old rival.

Alistair Overeem immediately comes out swinging big but eats a big counter right from Hari that sends him backward. Overeem moves in again with a big 1-2. Overeem is dropping his head as he looks for the big knockout shot early, but Hari is dodging and countering. Overeem continues the aggression, throwing unorthodox strikes reminiscent of a barroom brawler. Hari lands a nasty inside leg kick on Overeem. Then another. The round comes to an end with Hari landing another solid leg kick.

Overeem comes out equally aggressive in the second, but a low blow to Hari briefly pauses the action. Overeem lumbers forward and eats another nasty leg kick. Overeem appears to be losing steam as he moves forward but is unable to let the hands go as Hari picks him apart. Overeem throws a leg kick of his own but eats a right for his trouble. The two clinch up bringing a close to the second.

Hari opens the third with a low kick. Overeem moves in quickly with a jab but is immediately clinched by Hari. Overeem lands a 1-2 followed by a knee to the body. Hari returns fire with a big body shot. Overeem begins to swarm Hari, throwing heavy shots, and drops Hari with a right hand. Hari answers the count and Overeem swarms in, putting Hari on the canvas once again with a flurry of strikes. Hari again answers the count but is unable to muster a comeback as the round comes to a close.

Official Result: Alistair Overeem defeats Badr Hari via unanimous decision (29-26, 28-27, 28-27, 28-27, 28-27) to win the highly-entertaining trilogy bout at GLORY: Collision 4.

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