Other names Cowboy Name Alex Oliveira Reach 76.0 in (193 cm) | Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Nationality Brazilian Role Fighter | |
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Born June 21, 1988 (age 35)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ( 1988-06-21 ) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) Division Lightweight
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Alex Oliveira, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Oliveira is currently signed with the UFC.
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- Fight night pittsburgh alex oliveira the brazilian cowboy
- Donald cerrone vs alex oliveira weigh in ufc on fox
- Mixed martial arts career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Personal life
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Donald cerrone vs alex oliveira weigh in ufc on fox
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.
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. After arguably winning each of the first two rounds, Oliveira eventually lost via submission in the third round.
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. Oliveira won the fight via submission in the first round.
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. Oliveira won the fight by unanimous decision.
Oliveira faced Piotr Hallmann in a lightweight bout on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. He won the fight by knockout in the third round. The win also earned Oliveira his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Oliveira fought Donald Cerrone on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, filling in for Tim Means. Oliveira lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Oliveira faced James Moontasri on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.
Oliveira next faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96. 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.
Oliveira faced Tim Means on December 30, 2016 at UFC 207. 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.
A rematch with Means eventually took place on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106. Oliveira won the bout via submission in the second round.
Oliveira faced Ryan LaFlare on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He won the fight via knockout in the second round, after landing a well timed right uppercut. He was awarded his second Performance of the Night bonus award.
Personal life
Oliveira is nicknamed "Cowboy" due to formerly being a rodeo bullrider.