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Veteran UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem is teaming up with the man who just knocked him out in his most recent fight.

Overeem (43-17 MMA, 8-6 UFC) has shifted training locations to Team Elevation in Colorado, which houses riding contender Curtis Blaydes (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), who just beat “The Reem” by second-round knockout in June at UFC 225.

The former Strikeforce and DREAM champ announced the news today on social media (via Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKGhCgCSK-

From opponent to trainings partner. Working very hard at my new home @elevationfightteamco Loving the atmosphere, trainingspartners, work ethic and a big fan of the Colorado heights. Truly can’t wait to showcase my progression in the octagon again. Just stay tuned.

Overeem, No. 8 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA heavyweight rankings, is no stranger to mixing up his training situation. In recent years he’s done fight preparation in his native Holland, Thailand, at the now-defunct Blackzilians camp and, most often, Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque, N.M.

Recently, Overeem, 38, said he only has a few years of high-level competition left in him. Apparently he sees Colorado as a good fit for the final stretch, and No. 5 Blaydes made it clear he’s welcoming him with open arms (via Instagram):

Never thought I’d have the opportunity to train and learn from a legend and pioneer in combat sports,having @alistairovereem join Team Elevation is truly a blessing 😌🤙🏾 #ironsharpensiron #reem #razorblaydes #teamelevation #heavyweights #bigninjas

Overeem currently does not have a fight scheduled. Blaydes, meanwhile, is set to rematch No. 7 Francis Ngannou in November’s UFC Fight Night 141 headliner in Beijing.

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