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Masayuki Naruse Valentijn Overeem
Masayuki Naruse
34-35-1

RD1 2:05

KO/TKO

Spinning Back Fist

russian sambo black belt
Valentijn Overeem
33-35

Fight: Naruse vs. Overeem

JapanRings Japan: Battle Genesis 1
4APRFRI'9712:00 AM
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nickname

Berserker

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Nationality

JapanJapan

NetherlandsNetherlands

Age

(1973-03-15) 53

50(1976-08-17)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

6′3″ (191 cm)

Reach

-

6′4″ (193 cm)

Gym

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Golden Glory

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

(1 DQ) 34

11 KO/TKO - 16%
19 submission - 28%
1 decision - 1%

33

21% - 14 KO/TKO
26% - 18 submission
1% - 1 decision

Losses

35

12 KO/TKO - 17%
19 submission - 28%
4 decision - 6%

35

21% - 14 KO/TKO
28% - 19 submission
1% - 1 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Naruse vs. Overeem

  • Which event are Valentijn Overeem and Masayuki Naruse fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 1.

  • Which organization is hosting the Valentijn Overeem vs. Masayuki Naruse?

    The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).

  • When is the Valentijn Overeem vs. Masayuki Naruse fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on April 4, 1997

  • At what time does the Valentijn Overeem vs. Masayuki Naruse fight start?

    The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.