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Alistair Overeem: Body Transformation Timeline – From Overeem to Ubereem – Infographic

Alistair Overeem Eras Timeline Alistair Overeem NowThe body of Alistair Overeem has been the subject of much discussion and awe. His very fantastic body has…

Alistair Overeem Eras Timeline Alistair Overeem Now

The body of Alistair Overeem has been the subject of much discussion and awe. His very fantastic body has gone through various eras; from Overeem, to Ubereem, to Alistair Overeem now as Vegetareem. We’ve created a timeline of eras outlining the before and after of ‘The Dutch Demolition Man.’

Alistair Overeem – Body Transformation Timeline Infographic

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Alistair Overeem Before and After

Overeem – 2000 – 2007

It all began with a young Overeem competing in PRIDE FC’s 205 lb division. He was a top-ranked fighter and dangerous, trading with fighters such as Chuck Liddell, Vitor Belfort, and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. With a skilled guillotine or sharp knees, he was giving top fighters issues.

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Ubereem – 2010 – 2011

Overeem decided to move up to heavyweight and put on an incredible physique. He bulked up and won titles in K-1 and Dream, powering through the competition with the strength of horse meat coursing through his Dutch veins. He also competed in Strikeforce and earned a victory against the former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.

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Econoreem – 2012 – 2021

While competing in the UFC, heightened levels of testosterone and a suspension forced a slight change to his physique. Now, he was less focused on powering through his opponents but instead used his cardio. He competed for the UFC heavyweight title and nearly won it during this time.

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Oldereem – 2021 – 2022

After leaving the UFC, Overeem ventured into kickboxing to defeat his long-time rival Badr Hari. Originally, he earned a unanimous decision victory but was overturned to a No Contest as he tested positive for a banned substance.

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Alistair Overeem Now: Vegetareem – 2023 – Current Day

Now in retirement, Overeem is showing a much leaner physique. His focus now includes developing new health-related projects. The horse meat is long gone. He has stated that he made this change as part of a broader focus on health and wellness following his retirement from competitive fighting. Overeem mentioned that he no longer has the desire to eat meat and believes that it negatively affects his health.

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Alistair Overeem Now

Strikeforce alum Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge killing at child’s birthday party

Strikeforce alum Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge killing at child's birthday partyLumumba Sayers, a former fighter under the now-defunct mixed martial arts promotion, Strikeforce, as well as the BKFC (Bare…

Strikeforce alum Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge killing at child's birthday party

Lumumba Sayers, a former fighter under the now-defunct mixed martial arts promotion, Strikeforce, as well as the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man in a revenge attack at a child’s birthday party. 

Sayers, 46, last competed in combat sports earlier this year at a BKFC Prospect Series event, landing a first round knockout win over Jeremy Morrison inside just 12-seconds.

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And according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Denver7 earlier this week, the previously mentioned, Lumumba Sayers was arrested on Saturday last, after he is alleged to have shooting a man in the head after approaching him at a child’s birthday party at Pioneer Park in Commerce City.

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Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge killing

Sayers, who remains in police custody in Adams County, Colorado – has been charged with first-degree murder and felony menacing charges, with his bond currently set at $1,000,000, as per court records obtained by MMA Fighting. 

The alleged victim in the incident surrounding Sayers was indentified as Malcolm Watson, who is believed to be an associate of another man who has been accused of murdering Lumumba Sayers’ son during a shooting in August of last year. 

The affidavit obtained by Denver7 revealed how it stated that “this murder was probably in retaliation or revenge”. 

Sayers in alleged to have approached the above-mentioned Watson, 28, before shooting him “in the head at close range”. Furthermore, Sayers is also alleged to have went back to the body of Watson in a bid to shoot him for a second time before his weapon malfunctioned. 

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Over the course of his mixed martial arts career, which ended back in 2014, Sayers ended his career in the sport in the midst of a three-fight losing run, all coming via stoppage which included a first round triangle loss to former UFC title challenger, Anthony Smith.

In his most recent professional mixed martial arts win, Sayers defeated Scott Smith with a first round guillotine choke submission win at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey.

Former Strikeforce Fighter Arrested For Alleged Revenge Killing A Year On From Son’s Murder

Former Strikeforce fighter and recent BKFC Prospect Series athlete Lumumba Sayers Sr. has been arrested for murder after allegedly killing a man to avenge the death of his son. Sayers Sr., a mixed martial arts veteran of 11 professional fights who went by the moniker “Heavy Hands,” is accused of shooting an individual in the […]

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Former Strikeforce fighter and recent BKFC Prospect Series athlete Lumumba Sayers Sr. has been arrested for murder after allegedly killing a man to avenge the death of his son.

Sayers Sr., a mixed martial arts veteran of 11 professional fights who went by the moniker “Heavy Hands,” is accused of shooting an individual in the head after showing up at a child’s birthday party this past Saturday, according to an arrest affidavit (h/t Denver7).

The victim of the incident, which took place at Pioneer Park in Commerce City, Colorado, was identified as Malcolm Watson, who is believed to be connected to the individual initially accused of murdering Sayers Sr.’s son in 2023.

Lumumba Sayers Jr., who was also a budding MMA fighter, was among two killed in a shooting in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood last August. Tyrell Braxton was arrested the following month and charged with murder, before the case against him was subsequently dismissed.

The tragic killing saw Sayers Jr. become the victim of the exact violence he strived to fight against, with both him and his father serving as anti-gun violence activists.

Sayers Sr., who returned to combat sports this year with a 12-second knockout win on the BKFC Prospect Series, started the Heavy Hands Heavy Hearts boxing gym in Aurora. The facility works to help young people avoid gun violence.

Sayers Jr., meanwhile, was said to have been a leader in Denver’s “Gloves Up, Guns Down” program, in addition to his involvement with his father’s gym.

Tragically, while the 23-year-old was the victim of such violence, his father is now accused of carrying out a similar act in retaliation.

MMA Veteran Lumumba Sayers Sr. Accused Of Shooting Victim In The Head During Child’s Birthday Party

Per the arrest affidavit, the alleged victim of this past weekend’s shooting was at a birthday part at the Pioneer Park waterpark, where a witness claimed to have seen Sayers Sr. “walk up and shoot the victim in the head at close range.” Another person present told police the former fighter had “killed her baby’s daddy on the baby’s birthday.”

Police were also told that Sayers Sr. had attempted to shoot Watson’s body with a second firearm, which had jammed.

One witness suggested the “murder was probably in retaliation or revenge” for the death or Sayers Sr.’s son. While the alleged relationship between Watson and Braxton, the man initially accused of killing Lumumba Jr., is not detailed in the affidavit, a connection between the two murders is implied.

Two days on from Watson’s death, Denver7 spoke to community leader Topazz McBride, owner of the Rediscovery Through Wellness center in Aurora. She spoke about Sayers Sr.’s struggles since his son’s murder and discussed what needs to come next for her community.

“When a person goes through something like this, they need ongoing support the grief process, the mourning does not go away,” McBride said. “People have their own lives, and so people begin to move back to their own sense of normalcy, which didn’t necessarily happen with Lumumba. … He was so close to his son, he grieved in a different way because of how he’s been available to community and to other families who’ve lost children to gun violence.

“What’s next is about maintaining peace, but also making sure that we’re taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves because now they’re devastated and prayer for the hearts of everyone that hearts don’t get hardened as a result of this,” McBride added.

During his MMA career, Lumumba Sayers Sr. faced notable names like ex-UFC title challenger Anthony Smith and longtime middleweight contender Derek Brunson, fighting the former on the undercard of Ronda Rousey’s Strikeforce title fight against Sarah Kaufman in 2012.

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Cardi B disses UFC star for alarming Andrew Tate comparison

Cardi B Jake Shields Andrew TateWhile not a usual topic of discussion in the MMA world, Cardi B is making waves due to her response to insults by former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields on Twitter. Shields, a veteran of major MMA promotions like the UFC, PFL, and Strikeforce, is known for being outspoken. His Twitter tirade turned to that of […]

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While not a usual topic of discussion in the MMA world, Cardi B is making waves due to her response to insults by former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields on Twitter.

Shields, a veteran of major MMA promotions like the UFC, PFL, and Strikeforce, is known for being outspoken. His Twitter tirade turned to that of misogynist Andrew Tate getting banned from social media, and he didn’t hold back when sharing his opinion.

“People are freaking out about young boys looking up to Andrew Tate but totally fine with young girls looking up to Cardi B and the Kardashians,” Jake Shields began. “Tate’s main message is stop being lazy and making excuses and go work hard and get in shape and make money.”

“Cardi’s is go do drugs,” Shields continued. “F*** random men and go through life as a brain-dead moron.”

Harsh words, and it’s worth noting that Jake Shields came under heavy fire for supporting Andrew Tate. A man who is a self-confessed “misogynist” with some sickening views on women. However, for some reason, Shields defends the man. Going so far as to top off his tirade with a final attempt at defense on Tate’s behalf. “Dozens of rapers have songs glorifying murder,” He said. “But Andrew Tate’s the biggest problem.”

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In a now-deleted tweet, the New York City native would share her thoughts on the situation, and respond to the former Strikeforce champion. “I’m married,” the rapper said. “I don’t smoke weed, I don’t pop pills, I don’t do coke, I’m a mom of 2 and I do a lot of charity work.”

“…But hey,” she continued. “Let me put Cardi into it to defend a man who defends misogyny and rape.”

As far as Andrew Tate goes, he’s been quoted to have said women are property, and similar to dogs. “If I have responsibility over her, then I must have a degree of authority,” Tate said in a Youtube video, according to BBC News. “You can’t be responsible for a dog if it doesn’t obey you,” he concluded.

Unsurprisingly, with poor views such as those, Tate has come under fire seemingly worldwide, a prime factor that lead to his social media accounts being banned.

The misogynistic views of Tate are definitely not shared by anyone here at LowKick MMA, and we encourage everybody to treat people fairly regardless of race or gender.

What’s your take on the situation?

Gina Carano Wants To Give Ronda Rousey “A Job”, Leaves The Door Open For A Future Fight

Gina Carano, Ronda RouseyGina Carano has not shut the door on a future fight with Ronda Rousey. Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano believes an outing with Ronda Rousey is always on the table although not very likely. The Elite XC and Strikeforce veteran has not competed in over a decade with her final appearance coming in August 2009. […]

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Gina Carano has not shut the door on a future fight with Ronda Rousey.

Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano believes an outing with Ronda Rousey is always on the table although not very likely. The Elite XC and Strikeforce veteran has not competed in over a decade with her final appearance coming in August 2009.

Ronda Rousey is widely credited for the rise of women’s MMA in the mainstream. She kicked off the proceedings in the UFC despite president Dana White once stating that women would never fight in the promotion. ‘Rowdy’ became the biggest sensation in the sport rivaling only fellow superstar Conor McGregor and even eclipsing him at the time.

Ronda Rousey says she might return only for one opponent

Rousey’s stock in the sport plummeted after she dropped two in a row in her final bouts against Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Her reaction to the losses made it clear that she would be turning away from the community as she switched over to professional wrestling.

In a recent appearance on The Kurt Angle Show, ‘Rowdy’ said that she could return to fighting but only for one opponent.

“I mean, I’ve said it a million times,” Rousey said. “It’s not like it’s something new, but, for Gina, man. Gina Carano, she’s the reason why I got into fighting, she’s the reason why I knew it was a possibility.

“I will always be forever grateful…and if she ever was like, ‘Ronda, I wanna fight you tomorrow at 205 pounds,’ like whatever the hell she’d want – I’m not saying she’s 205 pounds – if she wanted to come into my backyard and do the Rocky thing or, you know, ding, ding and we just do it in the backyard, I don’t care.”

“I will fight Gina wherever she wants and if she doesn’t want to forever, leave (that there). It’s a respect thing, not like a, ‘f*ck you. I’m not coming to get you’. It’s just like hey, if you ever wanna pull that card out, it’s there. I love her. Thank you, Gina, for everything you’ve done.”

Gina Carano wants to hire Rousey & leaves the door open for a fight

‘Conviction’ shared her reaction to Rousey’s statements in an appearance on Unfiltered with Dan Bongino. She left the door open for a fight down the line. Keeping that option open for herself even if it doesn’t happen is the way to go for the Hollywood star who also said that she would like to hire the former UFC women’s champion in one of her movies.

“You know what? Just never put it past me. It could happen,” Carano said. “It would be six months from now because I have a lot of stuff I need to do …. I really want to create, I want to direct, I want to produce…

“I want to give Ronda Rousey a job in one of my movies so maybe there is something we can do there.” (h/t Overtime Heroics)

A potential showdown between the two women would make for an epic fight given their status in the history of the sport. Rousey still competes in pro wrestling under WWE while Carano continues to increase her creative footprint with more movies.

Paul Daley Names Jorge Masvidal & Nick Diaz As The Only Two Fights He Would End His Retirement For

Paul DaleyThis past weekend, former UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator MMA fighter Paul Daley fought what he has stated will be his last professional fight. ‘Semtex’ eviscerated Wendell Giacomo with a series of lethal hooks in the second round of his main card bout at Bellator 281. This win brought Paul Daley’s record to 44-18-2 and was […]

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This past weekend, former UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator MMA fighter Paul Daley fought what he has stated will be his last professional fight. ‘Semtex’ eviscerated Wendell Giacomo with a series of lethal hooks in the second round of his main card bout at Bellator 281.

This win brought Paul Daley’s record to 44-18-2 and was his 35th win via knockout. Now at the age of 39, Daley has seen fit to hang up his gloves. However, he has stated that there are two fights that would make him return to MMA.

In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Daley revealed that a rematch against former foe Nick Diaz would tempt him out of retirement, as would a bout against ‘BMF’ titleholder, Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal. He stated that:

“I don’t wish I can get back any fight in terms of changing what already happened. But, I think if I was to pick a fight to have a rematch, it would definitely be Nick Diaz or [Jorge] Masvidal. Because they’re the ones that have turned into pay-per-view stars and I could get the most money from.”

“Nick Diaz was a great fight and I beat Masvidal, and he holds the BMF belt, even though he’s lost his last fight or so. Those are the ones that if someone came to me and said, ‘What’s going to get you out of retirement?’, those two fights. That’s it, those are the only two fights that would pull me out.” (H/T BJPENN.COM).

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Paul Daley and Nick Diaz’s first fight is known for being one of the greatest MMA wars of all time. The two welterweights faced off under the Strikeforce banner in 2011 for the 170lb title.

The fight may have only lasted one round, but both men hit the canvas at various points. Diaz may have ultimately won, dropping Daley at the end of the round and forcing ‘Big’ John McCarthy to stop the fight, but Daley gave as good an account of himself as one could hope for.

Fans would certainly love to see these two veterans run it back in one last hurrah for both their careers. Check out the iconic first fight below: