Alex Oliveira (fighter)

Alex Oliveira
Born Alex de Oliveira[1]
(1988-02-21) February 21, 1988
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names Cowboy
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach 77.0 in (196 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Tata Fight Team
American Top Team
Trainer André Tadeu
Rank Dark blue prajied in Muay Thai[3]
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active 2011-present
Kickboxing record
Total 3
Wins 3
By knockout 3
Mixed martial arts record
Total 24
Wins 18
By knockout 11
By submission 4
By decision 3
Losses 3
By submission 2
By decision 1
Draws 1
No contests 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alex Oliveira, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight 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 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.[4]

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.[5] After arguably winning each of the first two rounds, Oliveira eventually lost via submission in the third round.[6]

For his second fight in the UFC, Oliveira was again tabbed as short notice replacement and faced K.J. Noons on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67, filling in for Yan Cabral.[7] Oliveira won the fight via submission in the first round.[8]

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.[9][10] Oliveira won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Oliveira faced Piotr Hallmann in a lightweight bout on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.[12] He won the fight by knockout in the third round.[13] The win also earned Oliveira his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

Oliveira fought Donald Cerrone on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, filling in for Tim Means.[15] Oliveira lost the fight via submission in the first round.[16]

Oliveira faced James Moontasri on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[17] He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Oliveira next faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96.[19] The bout took place at a catchweight of 161.5 lbs, as Oliveira missed weight. Oliveira won the fight via KO in the third round.[20][21]

Oliveira faced Tim Means on December 30, 2016 at UFC 207.[22] The bout was halted in the first round after Means landed several knees to the head of Oliveira while he was considered a grounded opponent. As a result, Oliveira was unable to continue after the foul occurred. Subsequently, referee Dan Miragliotta judged that the foul was accidental, and in turn, the result was scored a No Contest.[23][24]

A rematch with Means eventually took place on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106.[25] Oliveira won the bout via submission in the second round.[26]

Oliveira faced Ryan LaFlare on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25.[27] He won the fight via knockout in the second round, after landing a well timed right uppercut.[28] He was awarded his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[29]

Personal life

Oliveira is nicknamed "Cowboy" due to formerly being a rodeo bullrider.[3]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–3–1 (2) Ryan LaFlare KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 2017 2 1:50 Uniondale, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 17–3–1 (2) Tim Means Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum March 11, 2017 2 2:38 Fortaleza, Brazil
NC 16–3–1 (2) Tim Means NC (illegal knees) UFC 207 December 30, 2016 1 3:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Welterweight. Means landed several knees to Oliveira's head, who was considered a downed opponent by the referee.
Win 16–3–1 (1) Will Brooks KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 2016 3 3:30 Portland, Oregon, United States Catchweight (161.5 lbs) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win 15–3–1 (1) James Moontasri Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko July 23, 2016 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss 14–3–1 (1) Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 2016 1 2:33 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Welterweight bout.
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 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 Lightweight debut.
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 (punches) Watch Out Combat Show 38 October 18, 2014 1 2:52 Ubá, Brazil Catchweight (163 lbs) bout.
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 Catchweight (165 lbs) bout.
NC 8–1–1 (1) Rogerio Matias NC (overturned) CEF 10 May 29, 2014 1 5:00 Maceió, Brazil For the CEF Welterweight Championship.
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

  1. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2016_Results/12-30-16MMA.pdf
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Romero". UFC.com. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Alex Oliveira - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ Zane, Simon (February 27, 2015). "Welcome to the UFC, Badurek, Oliveira, & Capitao". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-03-21). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Gilbert Burns struggles, but eventually taps Alex Oliveira". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Bren Brookhouse (2015-06-27). "UFC Fight Night 70 results: Alex Oliveira sweeps Joe Merritt on scorecards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-07). "UFC Fight Night 77 results: Alex Oliveira starches Piotr Hallmann with wicked right". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-02-21). "UFC Fight Night 83 results: Donald Cerrone catches Alex Oliveira with triangle choke". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
  17. ↑ Staff (2016-04-04). "UFC on Fox 20 update: 4 bouts confirmed for July 23 Card in Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  18. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-07-23). "UFC on FOX 20 results: Alex Oliveira dominates James Moontasri to take wide decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  19. ↑ Staff (2016-08-01). "Will Brooks vs. Alex Oliveira added to UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  20. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-10-01). "UFC Fight Night 96 results: Alex Oliveira takes out, then taunts hobbled Will Brooks in third". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  21. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-10-02). "New rule: If you miss weight, you don't get to act like a jerk when you win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  22. ↑ Staff (2016-10-18). "Tim Means vs. Alex 'Cowboy' Oliveira added to UFC 207 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  23. ↑ Dave Doyle (2016-12-30). "UFC 207 results: Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means ends in bizarre no-contest". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  24. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-12-31). "Manager: Alex Oliveira will appeal UFC 207 no-contest against Tim Means, wants rematch". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  25. ↑ Jesse Holland (2017-02-01). "Tim Means vs. Alex Oliveira rematch headed to UFC Fight Night 106 in Brazil". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  26. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2017-03-11). "UFC Fight Night 106 results: Alex Oliveira submits Tim Means in second in heated rematch". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  27. ↑ Ryan Gerbosi (2017-05-25). "UFC Long Island: Ryan LaFlare becomes latest LI fighter added to Nassau Coliseum card, will face Alex Oliveira". newsday.com. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  28. ↑ "UFC on FOX 25 results: Alex Oliveira perfectly times right hand to knock out Ryan LaFlare". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
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