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          UFC expert picks: Alistair Overeem is crafty, Alexander Volkov is sneaky -- who has the edge?

          Although he is a former kickboxing world champion, Alistair Overeem has shown he can get the job done on the canvas. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
          Feb 4, 2021
          • Brett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer
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            • MMA columnist for ESPN.com
            • Analyst for "MMA Live"
            • Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun

          Alistair Overeem, who has been fighting professionally in MMA since 1999, is on the final title run of his storied career. He has made that much clear.