Alistair Overeem in 2002, in a photo by Masafumi Endo, from the GRACIEMAG archives.
It’s carnival in Brazil, when the country is at play, dances and costumed people flood the streets.
It’s a good time to pay tribute to those who work hard even while in costume, like Alistair Overeem, 29, who always carried his hammer with him, to the delirium of his fans.
With a solid MMA record despite his age, Overeem (32w, 11l) comes from a muay thai background and likes to knock people out.
Owner of a well-rounded game, dangerous and with exciting style, he also knows how to put opponents to sleep, as you can see in this classic against Igor Vovhchanchyn, at Pride GP 2005.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjBgng_3xco