Alex Oliveira (fighter)

Alex Oliveira
Born (1988-02-21) 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.

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

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

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Romero". UFC.com. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Alex Oliveira - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Zane, Simon (February 27, 2015). "Welcome to the UFC, Badurek, Oliveira, & Capitao". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-03-21). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Gilbert Burns struggles, but eventually taps Alex Oliveira". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Bren Brookhouse (2015-06-27). "UFC Fight Night 70 results: Alex Oliveira sweeps Joe Merritt on scorecards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-07). "UFC Fight Night 77 results: Alex Oliveira starches Piotr Hallmann with wicked right". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-02-21). "UFC Fight Night 83 results: Donald Cerrone catches Alex Oliveira with triangle choke". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
  16. ↑ Staff (2016-04-04). "UFC on Fox 20 update: 4 bouts confirmed for July 23 Card in Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-04.

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