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{{short description|UFC mixed martial arts event in 2016}}
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|name=UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski
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|promotion=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]
|promotion=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]
|date= May 8, 2016
|date= May 8, 2016
|venue= [[Ahoy Rotterdam]]
|venue= [[Rotterdam Ahoy]]
|city= [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
|city= [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
|attendance= 10,421<ref name="attendance/gate">{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-87-draws-reported-10421-attendance-for-1523320-live-gate|title=UFC Fight Night 87 draws reported 10,421 attendance for $1,523,320 live gate|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-08|access-date=2016-05-08}}</ref>
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|previousevent= [[UFC 197|UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux]]
|previousevent= [[UFC 197|UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux]]
|followingevent= [[UFC 198|UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic]]
|followingevent= [[UFC 198|UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic]]
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'''''UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski''''' (also known as '''''UFC Fight Night 87''''') was a [[mixed martial arts]] event held on May 8, 2016 at the [[Ahoy Rotterdam]] in [[Rotterdam, Netherlands]].<ref name="FN87">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Overeem-Arlovski-Headline-UFC-Debut-Event-in-The-Netherlands|title=Overeem and Arlovski to headline UFC debut in The Netherlands|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Press Release|date=2016-02-26|accessdate=2016-02-26}}</ref>
'''''UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski''''' (also known as '''''UFC Fight Night 87''''') was a [[mixed martial arts]] event held on May 8, 2016, at the [[Rotterdam Ahoy]] in [[Rotterdam, Netherlands]].<ref name="FN87">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Overeem-Arlovski-Headline-UFC-Debut-Event-in-The-Netherlands|title=Overeem and Arlovski to headline UFC debut in The Netherlands|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Press Release|date=2016-02-26|access-date=2016-02-26}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
The event was the first that the organization hosted in the [[Netherlands]].<ref name="FN87" />
The event was the first that the organization hosted in the [[Netherlands]].<ref name="FN87" />


The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between the [[List of K-1 champions|2010 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion]] and former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Heavyweight Championship|Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion]] [[Alistair Overeem]] and former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Andrei Arlovski]].<ref name="headliner">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/2/20/11078924/alistair-overeem-vs-andrei-arlovski-heavyweight-main-event-set-ufc-fgiht-night-87-rotterdam-mma|title=Alistair Overeem vs Andrei Arlovski heavyweight main event set for UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Brad Popkin|date=2016-02-20|accessdate=2016-02-20}}</ref>
The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between the [[List of K-1 champions|2010 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion]] and former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Heavyweight Championship|Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion]] [[Alistair Overeem]] and former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Andrei Arlovski]].<ref name="headliner">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/2/20/11078924/alistair-overeem-vs-andrei-arlovski-heavyweight-main-event-set-ufc-fgiht-night-87-rotterdam-mma|title=Alistair Overeem vs Andrei Arlovski heavyweight main event set for UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Brad Popkin|date=2016-02-20|access-date=2016-02-20}}</ref>


[[Rashid Magomedov]] was expected to face [[Chris Wade (fighter)|Chris Wade]] at the event. However, Magomedov pulled out of the fight in early March citing injury and was replaced by [[Rustam Khabilov]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/galor/ufc/ufn-87-rustam-khabilov-tar-sig-chris-wade-rotterdam/|title=UFN 87: Rustam Khabilov tackles Chris Wade in Rotterdam (Swedish)|publisher=mmanytt.se|author=Sebastian Vendel-Martinez|date=2016-03-08|accessdate=2016-03-11}}</ref>
[[Rashid Magomedov]] was expected to face [[Chris Wade (fighter)|Chris Wade]] at the event. However, Magomedov pulled out of the fight in early March citing injury and was replaced by [[Rustam Khabilov]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/galor/ufc/ufn-87-rustam-khabilov-tar-sig-chris-wade-rotterdam/|title=UFN 87: Rustam Khabilov tackles Chris Wade in Rotterdam (Swedish)|publisher=mmanytt.se|author=Sebastian Vendel-Martinez|date=2016-03-08|access-date=2016-03-11}}</ref>


[[Peter Sobotta]] was expected to face Dominic Waters at the event. However, Sobotta pulled out of the fight in late March citing injury and was replaced by [[Leon Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/leon-edwards-steps-in-for-injured-peter-sobotta-at-ufc-fight-night-87-in-rotterdam|title=Leon Edwards steps in for injured Peter Sobotta at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-03-30|accessdate=2016-03-30}}</ref>
[[Peter Sobotta]] was expected to face Dominic Waters at the event. However, Sobotta pulled out of the fight in late March citing injury and was replaced by [[Leon Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/leon-edwards-steps-in-for-injured-peter-sobotta-at-ufc-fight-night-87-in-rotterdam|title=Leon Edwards steps in for injured Peter Sobotta at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-03-30|access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref>


[[Paddy Holohan]] was expected to face [[Willie Gates]] at the event. However, on April 25, Holohan abruptly announced his retirement, citing a [[Factor XIII deficiency|rare blood disorder]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/paddy-holohan-announces-retirement-april-25-2016|title=Paddy Holohan announces retirment|publisher=ufc.com|author=Staff|date=2016-04-25|accessdate=2016-04-16}}</ref> In turn, Gates faced [[Ulka Sasaki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/with-paddy-holohans-retirement-willie-gates-gets-new-ufc-fight-night-87-opponent|title=With Paddy Holohan's retirement, Willie Gates gets new UFC Fight Night 87 opponent|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-04-26|accessdate=2016-04-26}}</ref>
[[Paddy Holohan]] was expected to face [[Willie Gates]] at the event. However, on April 25, Holohan abruptly announced his retirement, citing a [[Factor XIII deficiency|rare blood disorder]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/paddy-holohan-announces-retirement-april-25-2016|title=Paddy Holohan announces retirement|publisher=ufc.com|author=Staff|date=2016-04-25|access-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> In turn, Gates faced [[Ulka Sasaki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/with-paddy-holohans-retirement-willie-gates-gets-new-ufc-fight-night-87-opponent|title=With Paddy Holohan's retirement, Willie Gates gets new UFC Fight Night 87 opponent|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-04-26|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref>


[[Nick Hein]] was expected to face [[Jon Tuck]] on the card, but pulled out just 6 days before the event due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/nick-hein-injured-ufc-seeks-replacement-opponent-for-jon-tuck-at-sundays-ufc-fight-night-87-event|title=Nick Hein injured, UFC seeks replacement opponent for Jon Tuck at Sunday's UFC Fight Night 87 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2016-05-02|accessdate=2016-05-04}}</ref> He was replaced two days later by promotional newcomer Josh Emmett.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/team-alpha-males-josh-emmett-in-for-nick-hein-vs-jon-tuck-at-ufc-fight-night-87|title=Team Alpha Male's Josh Emmett in for Nick Hein vs. Jon Tuck at UFC Fight Night 87|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-04|accessdate=2016-05-04}}</ref>
[[Nick Hein]] was expected to face [[Jon Tuck]] on the card, but pulled out just 6 days before the event due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/nick-hein-injured-ufc-seeks-replacement-opponent-for-jon-tuck-at-sundays-ufc-fight-night-87-event|title=Nick Hein injured, UFC seeks replacement opponent for Jon Tuck at Sunday's UFC Fight Night 87 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2016-05-02|access-date=2016-05-04}}</ref> He was replaced two days later by promotional newcomer [[Josh Emmett]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/team-alpha-males-josh-emmett-in-for-nick-hein-vs-jon-tuck-at-ufc-fight-night-87|title=Team Alpha Male's Josh Emmett in for Nick Hein vs. Jon Tuck at UFC Fight Night 87|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-04|access-date=2016-05-04}}</ref>


==Results==
==Results==
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|def.
|[[Andrei Arlovski]]
|[[Andrei Arlovski]]
|TKO (jumping front kick kick and punches)
|TKO (front kick and punches)
|2
|2
|1:12
|1:12
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|def.
|def.
|[[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]]
|[[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]]
|TKO (knee to the body and elbows)
|TKO (elbows)
|1
|1
|0:16
|0:16
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|def.
|Anna Elmose
|Anna Elmose
|TKO (knee to the body and punch)
|TKO (knee to the body and punches)
|1
|1
|3:46
|3:46
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|def.
|[[Heather Jo Clark]]
|[[Heather Jo Clark]]
|Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
|3
|3
|5:00
|5:00
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|def.
|[[Chris Wade (fighter)|Chris Wade]]
|[[Chris Wade (fighter)|Chris Wade]]
|Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
|3
|3
|5:00
|5:00
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|[[Magnus Cedenblad]]
|[[Magnus Cedenblad]]
|def.
|def.
|Garreth McLellan
|[[Garreth McLellan]]
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|2
|2
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{{MMAevent bout
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|Lightweight
|Josh Emmett
|[[Josh Emmett]]
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|[[Jon Tuck]]
|[[Jon Tuck]]
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|3
|5:00
|5:00
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|def.
|[[Neil Seery]]
|[[Neil Seery]]
|Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
|Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)
|3
|3
|5:00
|5:00
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|def.
|Dominic Waters
|Dominic Waters
|Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
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|3
|5:00
|5:00
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{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-rotterdam-2016?id=|title=UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship|accessdate=2016-02-04}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-rotterdam-2016?id=|title=UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship|access-date=2016-02-04}}</ref>


==Bonus awards==
==Bonus awards==
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-87-bonuses-the-home-fan-favorites-crushed-some-50000-checks|title=UFC Fight Night 87 bonuses: The home fan favorites crushed some $50,000 checks|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-08|accessdate=2016-05-08}}</ref>
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-87-bonuses-the-home-fan-favorites-crushed-some-50000-checks|title=UFC Fight Night 87 bonuses: The home fan favorites crushed some $50,000 checks|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-08|access-date=2016-05-08}}</ref>
*'''Fight of the Night:''' None awarded
*'''Fight of the Night:''' None awarded
*'''Performance of the Night: Alistair Overeem''', '''Stefan Struve''', '''Gunnar Nelson''' and '''Germaine de Randamie'''
*'''Performance of the Night: Alistair Overeem''', '''Stefan Struve''', '''Gunnar Nelson''' and '''Germaine de Randamie'''


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|MMA}}
*[[List of UFC events]]
*[[List of UFC events]]
*[[2016 in UFC]]
*[[2016 in UFC]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{UFC Events}}
{{UFC Events}}


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Latest revision as of 17:05, 17 June 2021

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski
The poster for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateMay 8, 2016
VenueRotterdam Ahoy
CityRotterdam, Netherlands
Attendance10,421[1]
Total gate$1,523,320[1]
Event chronology
UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski (also known as UFC Fight Night 87) was a mixed martial arts event held on May 8, 2016, at the Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[2]

Background

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The event was the first that the organization hosted in the Netherlands.[2]

The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between the 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski.[3]

Rashid Magomedov was expected to face Chris Wade at the event. However, Magomedov pulled out of the fight in early March citing injury and was replaced by Rustam Khabilov.[4]

Peter Sobotta was expected to face Dominic Waters at the event. However, Sobotta pulled out of the fight in late March citing injury and was replaced by Leon Edwards.[5]

Paddy Holohan was expected to face Willie Gates at the event. However, on April 25, Holohan abruptly announced his retirement, citing a rare blood disorder.[6] In turn, Gates faced Ulka Sasaki.[7]

Nick Hein was expected to face Jon Tuck on the card, but pulled out just 6 days before the event due to injury.[8] He was replaced two days later by promotional newcomer Josh Emmett.[9]

Results

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Main Card (Fox Sports 1)
Weight class Method Round Zeit Notes
Heavyweight Alistair Overeem def. Andrei Arlovski TKO (front kick and punches) 2 1:12
Heavyweight Stefan Struve def. Antônio Silva TKO (elbows) 1 0:16
Welterweight Gunnar Nelson def. Albert Tumenov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:15
Women's Bantamweight Germaine de Randamie def. Anna Elmose TKO (knee to the body and punches) 1 3:46
Light Heavyweight Nikita Krylov def. Francimar Barroso Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:11
Women's Strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Heather Jo Clark Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)
Lightweight Rustam Khabilov def. Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Magnus Cedenblad def. Garreth McLellan TKO (head kick and punches) 2 0:47
Lightweight Josh Emmett def. Jon Tuck Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Reza Madadi def. Yan Cabral TKO (punches) 3 1:56
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Flyweight Kyoji Horiguchi def. Neil Seery Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Leon Edwards def. Dominic Waters Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Flyweight Ulka Sasaki def. Willie Gates Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:30

[10]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[11]

  • Fight of the Night: None awarded
  • Performance of the Night: Alistair Overeem, Stefan Struve, Gunnar Nelson and Germaine de Randamie

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b Staff (2016-05-08). "UFC Fight Night 87 draws reported 10,421 attendance for $1,523,320 live gate". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
  2. ^ a b UFC Press Release (2016-02-26). "Overeem and Arlovski to headline UFC debut in The Netherlands". ufc.com. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  3. ^ Brad Popkin (2016-02-20). "Alistair Overeem vs Andrei Arlovski heavyweight main event set for UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  4. ^ Sebastian Vendel-Martinez (2016-03-08). "UFN 87: Rustam Khabilov tackles Chris Wade in Rotterdam (Swedish)". mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
  5. ^ Staff (2016-03-30). "Leon Edwards steps in for injured Peter Sobotta at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  6. ^ Staff (2016-04-25). "Paddy Holohan announces retirement". ufc.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  7. ^ Staff (2016-04-26). "With Paddy Holohan's retirement, Willie Gates gets new UFC Fight Night 87 opponent". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  8. ^ John Morgan (2016-05-02). "Nick Hein injured, UFC seeks replacement opponent for Jon Tuck at Sunday's UFC Fight Night 87 event". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  9. ^ Staff (2016-05-04). "Team Alpha Male's Josh Emmett in for Nick Hein vs. Jon Tuck at UFC Fight Night 87". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  10. ^ "UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  11. ^ Staff (2016-05-08). "UFC Fight Night 87 bonuses: The home fan favorites crushed some $50,000 checks". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
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