Alistair Overeem vs Jimi Manuwa
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Alistair Overeem vs Jimi Manuwa — Thursday, 24 December 2026
Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe · Sky Sports · Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE · 6 rounds · heavyweight
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Alistair Overeem
47-19-0
Jimi Manuwa
17-6-0Physical Comparison
Alistair Overeem stands 196cm tall compared to Jimi Manuwa's 185cm — a 11cm height advantage that could allow Overeem to control range and use the jab effectively.
Record & Experience
Alistair Overeem brings a record of 47-19-0 across 66 professional bouts (71% win rate).Jimi Manuwa enters with 17-6-0 from 23 fights (74% win rate).
Alistair Overeem has the experience edge with 66 bouts compared to 23 — that's 43 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Jimi Manuwa carries the heavier hands with a 88% stoppage rate vs 53% for Alistair Overeem. Manuwa is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Both fighters are 46 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.
Key Factors
Overeem's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (53% KO rate)
- • Lean on greater experience (66 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Manuwa's Path to Victory
- • Look for the stoppage (88% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (74% vs 71%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Alistair Overeem vs Jimi Manuwa — FAQ
- What are Alistair Overeem's and Jimi Manuwa's records?
- Alistair Overeem is 47-19-0 (25 KOs). Jimi Manuwa is 17-6-0 (15 KOs).
- Who is taller — Alistair Overeem or Jimi Manuwa?
- Alistair Overeem is taller at 196cm vs 185cm — a 11cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Jimi Manuwa has the higher KO rate at 88% compared to Alistair Overeem's 53%.