Learn more about Aleksei Oleinik's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 1997
- 46 wins by submission, eight by KO
- Varied submission attack, with wins by neck crank 5, arm triangle 1, RNC 12, triangle choke 5, Ezekiel choke 12, armbar 4, heel hook 3, inverted armbar 1, guillotine choke 2 and scarf hold arm lock 1.
- Has won two of his last five
- Has finished 17 of his last 18 wins
- Last three pre-UFC victories (all by submission) were over Mirko Cro Cop, Dion Staring, and Jeff Monson
- Defeated UFC vet Adlan Amagov in 2007
- Lost 2006 bout to Chael Sonnen
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (2/20/21) Oleinik lost a three round unanimous decision to Serghei Spivac
UFC Fight Night (2/20/21) Oleinik was stopped by Chris Daukaus via strikes at 1:55 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/8/20) Oleinik was stopped by Derrick Lewis via strikes at :21 of the second round
UFC 249 (5/9/20) Oleinik won a three round split decision over Fabricio Werdum
UFC 246 (1/18/20) Oleinik submitted Maurice Greene via armbar at 4:38 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (7/20/19) Oleinik was knocked out by Walt Harris at :12 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (4/20/19) Oleinik was stopped by Alistair Overeem via strikes at 4:45 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (9/15/18) Oleinik submitted Mark Hunt via rear naked choke at 4:26 of the first round
UFC 224 (5/12/18) Oleinik submitted Junior Albini via Ezekiel choke at 1:45 of the first round
UFC 217 (11/4/17) Oleinik lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) to Curtis Blaydes at 1:56 of the second round
UFC 213 (7/8/17) Oleinik submitted Travis Browne via rear naked choke at 3:44 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (1/15/17) Oleinik submitted Viktor Pesta via Ezekiel choke at 2:57 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/13/16) Oleinik lost a three round majority decision to Daniel Omielanczuk
UFC Fight Night (11/22/14) Oleinik knocked out Jared Rosholt at 3:21 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/28/14) Oleinik submitted Anthony Hamilton via neck crank at 2:18 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training in MMA in 1996
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time world champion in Combat Sambo
Do you have any heroes? No
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the pinnacle of MMA worldwide. I will fight in the strongest organization in the world with the best fighters in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the University of Internal Affairs
What was your job before you started fighting? Lawyer, film industry, MMA trainer
Ranks in any martial arts styles: International Class Master of Sports in Sambo
Favorite grappling technique: Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Punches
