Alex Oliveira (fighter)
| Alex Oliveira | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 21, 1988 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Other names | Cowboy |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division |
Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Tata Fight Team |
| Trainer | Andre Tadeu |
| Rank |
Dark blue prajied in Muay Thai[2] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alex Oliveira, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. Oliveira is currently signed with the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Oliveira worked for a time as a construction worker before he starting training in martial arts. He trainied in Muay Thai for a couple of years before switching to mixed martial arts at the age of 22. Fighting out of Três Rios, he made his professional debut competing in the welterweight division in December of 2011. He compiled a record of 10-1-1 (1), including a two-fight stint for Bitetti Combat while competing exclusively for regional promotions in his native Brazil. After taking a unanimous decision victory over Joilton Santos, Oliveira signed with the UFC in early 2015.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Oliveira made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Gilbert Burns on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62, filling in for an injured Josh Thomson.[4] After arguably winning each of the first two rounds, Oliveira eventually lost via submission in the third round.[5]
For his second fight in the UFC, Oliveira was again tabbed as a short notice replacement and faced K.J. Noons on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67, filling in for Yan Cabral.[6] Oliveira won the fight via submission in the first round.[7]
Competing in his third UFC fight in just over three months, Oliveira faced promotional newcomer Joe Merritt on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70.[8][9] Oliveira won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Oliveira faced Piotr Hallmann in a lightweight bout on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.[11] He won the fight by knockout in the third round.[12] The win also earned Oliveira his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[13]
Oliveira is expected to face Donald Cerrone on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, filling in for Tim Means.[14]
Personal life
Oliveira is nicknamed "Cowboy" due to formerly being a rodeo bullrider.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–2–1 (1) | Piotr Hallmann | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 | November 7, 2015 | 3 | 0:54 | São Paulo, Brazil | Lightweight bout, Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 13–2–1 (1) | Joe Merritt | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero | June 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 12–2–1 (1) | K.J. Noons | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves | May 30, 2015 | 1 | 2:51 | Goiânia, Brazil | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 11–2–1 (1) | Gilbert Burns | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | March 21, 2015 | 3 | 4:14 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–1–1 (1) | Joilton Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Face to Face 10 | February 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Itaboraí, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–1–1 (1) | Douglas Aparecido | TKO (strikes) | Watch Out Combat Show 38 | October 18, 2014 | 1 | 2:52 | Ubá, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 9–1–1 (1) | Ederson Moreira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Watch Out Combat Show 36 | July 18, 2014 | 1 | 4:18 | Três Rios, Brazil | |
| NC | 8–1–1 (1) | Rogerio Matias | NC (overturned by promoter) | CEF 10 | May 29, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Maceió, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Fabio Lima Ferreira | TKO (punches) | Bitetti Combat 19 | February 6, 2014 | 1 | 4:26 | Manaus, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Welton Doidão | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Watch Out Combat Show 32 | December 13, 2013 | 3 | 3:44 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–1–1 | Thiago Macedo | TKO (punches) | Watch Out Combat Show 27 | August 2, 2013 | 1 | 2:40 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Draw | 5–1–1 | Kenedy Gualande Andrade | Draw (unanimous) | Luta Contra o Crack | June 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–1 | Jone Garcia | TKO (punches) | Bitetti Combat 15 | May 11, 2013 | 2 | 2:03 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Wendell Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Watch Out Combat Show 25 | April 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Daniel Silva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | JF Fight Evolution | October 6, 2012 | 1 | 5:00 | Juiz de Fora, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Fabi Ohany | TKO (punches) | Vicosa Fight 2 | August 25, 2012 | 1 | 1:43 | Viçosa, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Leandro Beinrothi | TKO (knees) | Big Fights Champions | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 0:57 | Nova Serrana, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rodrigo Rodrigo | KO (punches) | Ervalia Fight | December 10, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Ervália, Brazil | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Romero". UFC.com. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Alex Oliveira - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ↑ Zane, Simon (February 27, 2015). "Welcome to the UFC, Badurek, Oliveira, & Capitao". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-02-26). "Josh Thomson injured, out of UFC Fight Night 62 co-main event bout against Gilbert Burns". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-02-26.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-03-21). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Gilbert Burns struggles, but eventually taps Alex Oliveira". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
- ↑ Jesse Holland (May 20, 2015). "Dengue fever strikes down UFC fighter, shakes up May 30 line up in Brazil". mmamania.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ↑ Thomas Myers (2015-05-30). "UFC Fight Night 67 results: Alex Oliveira chokes out KJ Noons in round one". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-05-30.
- ↑ John Morgan and Christian Stein (2015-06-27). "A trip to American Top Team saved Alex Oliveira's spot at UFC Fight Night 70". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-06-27). "Brazil’s Donald Cerrone? Alex ‘Cowboy’ Oliveira ready for third UFC fight in 99 days". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
- ↑ Bren Brookhouse (2015-06-27). "UFC Fight Night 70 results: Alex Oliveira sweeps Joe Merritt on scorecards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-08-26). "Alex Oliveira to face Piotr Hallmann at UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo on Nov. 7". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-08-26.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-07). "UFC Fight Night 77 results: Alex Oliveira starches Piotr Hallmann with wicked right". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
- ↑ Staff (2015-11-08). "UFC Fight Night 77 bonuses: Who took home $50,000 for their stoppages in São Paulo?". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
- ↑ Jesse Holland (2016-02-04). "Donald Cerrone vs Alex Oliveira main event on tap for UFC Fight Night 83". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.