Alex Oliveira (fighter)
| Alex Oliveira | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 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 | 77.0 in (196 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 | 19 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| 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.
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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 fought Donald Cerrone on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, filling in for Tim Means.[14] Oliveira lost the fight via submission in the first round.[15]
Oliveira is expected to face James Moontasri on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[16]
Personal life
Oliveira is nicknamed "Cowboy" due to formerly being a rodeo bullrider.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 14 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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
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External links
- Alex Oliveira on UFC.com
- Professional MMA record for Alex Oliveira from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
