The UFC are doing a tremendous job of promoting the sport worldwide. The views about the sport haven't always been so positive here in the Holland, but it's nice to see change and to see the UFC come to Holland, and everyone been really enthusiastic about it.

Alistair Overeem

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Fighting is life... Are you a person who gives up or are you a person who's going to fight?

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Kill yourself in training so you don't die fighting.

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I go to bed with a clear conscience. I sleep great. I know I did my best.

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There is no fear. There are only two things. Trained and untrained.

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Brazilians tend to have that weakness, they get emotional. You can easily get them upset and get them out of their comfort zone. They're clever too and very gifted athletes but they have that emotional thing, which we Europeans also have a little bit of.

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Accidents can happen at any time.

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accidents happens

I like Thailand, and I love coming to Asia with the whole vibe, food, temperature, and climate.

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I'm just cruising, doing me, having a good time and focusing on getting better.

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Don't give up at the first hurdle you encounter.

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I've always been a fighter and always competitive.

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I have stated many times that one of my goals was to become K-1 champion. K-1 is, in our country Holland, very popular, and it's a big opportunity to become the first person that holds two world titles in two different sports.

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I heard there was a debate about fighting teammates, and if a fight should happen because the fans or promoter wants it, I will fight a teammate, but family is ridiculous.

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There are not many heavyweight fighters to come by, so having so many sparring partners is a big luxury a lot of other fighters don't have.

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My brother has the potential to become one of the top guys within Strikeforce. He had a very busy personal life; therefore, he wasn't training as hard as he should, but if he's going to pick up his training, he will be a danger for every fighter.

Alistair Overeem

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I wanted to join the Army, but my eyesight wasn't good, so I quit school and my job to just focus on fighting. I didn't want to just get deployed. I wanted to get in on the action.

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I'm happy where I'm at now, but I want to show the world that I'm the No. 1 fighter. I want to prove it the world. I'm focused and ready.

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I don't have any concerns fighting a teammate. It's a sport. To me, it doesn't really mean anything.

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I do believe that Brock Lesnar will be coming back. I don't want to call it from retirement, but he is a huge draw, big guy, sells tickets. So that's a fight I would be interested in.

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This is a full-contact sport. It's the objective to disable your opponent, even if sparring or a real fight. You've got to use your technique.

Alistair Overeem

your fight you real

I moved to the States, and that was a big thing for me. I moved to Miami, and I joined the Blackzilians. For me at the time, it seemed like the best logical solution, but sometimes surrounding yourself with new people is not good.

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