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Overeem and Arlovski met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski on Sunday, May 8. Overeem is 47-19 overall and 5-3 in the UFC. Arlovski is 34-24 and 5-1. Overeem has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Arlovski has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Arlovski gives up three inches of reach. Overeem won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:12.
| Stat | Overeem | Arlovski |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'3" |
| Reach | 80" | 77" |
| Age | — | 37 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-3 | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 75% | 46% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 89% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 38% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 38% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:54 | 7:59 |