Alex Oliveira

"Cowboy"

26-20-1★ 5bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Juan Pablo Varela · TKO · Sep 25, 2026

26-20-1 · 21 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Davit LortqipanidzeSUB · R1 0:41

RFCRkena FC 2: Lortqipanidze vs Oliveira·March 14, 2026

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Alex Oliveira holds a professional MMA record of 26-20-1. Oliveira has won 26 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 20 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 9 by submission. In the UFC, Oliveira lands 2.99 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 2.35 takedowns per 15 minutes. Oliveira also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Oliveira also has 1 recorded karate bout. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: RFC, FNC, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Feb 21, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Tres Rios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

LOSS
vs Juan Pablo Varela
LMC 3· Sep 25, 2026· Lightweight· 26-20-1 vs 22-17-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Omar Tugarev
Beazt Fight Night· Jun 13, 2026· Lightweight· 26-19-1 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Davit Lortqipanidze
RFC · Rkena FC 2: Lortqipanidze vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2026· Lightweight· 26-18-1 vs 9-0
SUB
R1 · 0:41
LOSS
vs Miloš Janičić
FNC 26· Dec 20, 2025· Catchweight· 26-17-1 vs 19-3
TKO
R1 · 01:51
WIN
vs Mauricio Ariel Pare
Futhar MMA 5· Sep 6, 2025· Welterweight· 26-16-1 vs 26-24
SUB
R1 · 2:10
LOSS
vs Alexander Grozin
Nashe Delo 83· May 25, 2024· Welterweight· 25-16-1 vs 25-4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:59
LOSS
vs Alexander Shlemenko
SFC 8· Jul 21, 2023· Middleweight· 25-15-1 vs 63-15-1
SUB
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Stefan Sekulic
Titan FC 82· Jun 2, 2023· Welterweight· 25-14-1 vs 14-8
TKO
R1 · 3:51
LOSS
vs Kiefer Crosbie
Rise FC: BY DIEGO FAISCA· Apr 1, 2023· Welterweight· 24-14-1 vs 10-3
TKO
R1 · 4:14
WIN
vs Aslambek Arsamikov
Serbian Battle Championship 45· Dec 28, 2022· Welterweight· 24-13-1 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Helison Cruz
SFFN 9· Aug 13, 2022· Welterweight· 23-13-1 vs 2-11
TKO
R1 · 0:26
LOSS
vs Michel Silva
BF Mr. Cage Fight Music Show· Jun 10, 2022· Welterweight· 22-13-1 vs 23-10-1
SUB
R2 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Welterweight· 22-12-1 vs 22-7
TKO
R2 · 0:38
LOSS
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker· Oct 2, 2021· Welterweight· 22-11-1 vs 15-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Randy Brown
UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2· Apr 24, 2021· Welterweight· 22-10-1 vs 13-4
SUB
R1 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Welterweight· 22-9-1 vs 13-0
SUB
R1 · 4:40
WIN
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Welterweight· 22-8-1 vs 17-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Griffin
UFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero· Mar 7, 2020· Welterweight· 21-8-1 vs 15-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nicolas Dalby
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier· Sep 28, 2019· Welterweight· 20-8-1 vs 18-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Welterweight· 20-7-1 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 8, 2018· Welterweight· 20-6-1 vs 17-3-1
SUB
R2 · 4:17
WIN
vs Carlo Pedersoli Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Welterweight· 20-5-1 vs 11-2
TKO
R1 · 0:39
WIN
vs Carlos Condit
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Welterweight· 19-5-1 vs 30-12
SUB
R2 · 3:17
POTN
LOSS
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Welterweight· 18-5-1 vs 11-4
TKO
R3 · 2:02
FOTN
WIN
vs Ryan LaFlare
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Welterweight· 18-4-1 vs 13-2
TKO
R2 · 1:50
POTN
WIN
vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Welterweight· 17-4-1 vs 26-8-1
SUB
R2 · 2:38
NC
vs Tim Means
UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Welterweight· 16-4-1 vs 26-7-1
Could Not Continue
R1 · 3:33
WIN
vs Will Brooks
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· Lightweight· 16-4-1 vs 18-2
TKO
R3 · 3:30
WIN
vs James Moontasri
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Welterweight· 15-4-1 vs 9-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy· Feb 21, 2016· Welterweight· 14-4-1 vs 29-7
SUB
R1 · 2:33
WIN
vs Piotr Hallmann
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 15-5
TKO
R3 · 0:51
POTN
WIN
vs Joe Merritt
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Welterweight· 13-3-1 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs KJ Noons
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· May 30, 2015· Welterweight· 12-3-1 vs 13-8
SUB
R1 · 2:51
LOSS
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 11-3-1 vs 10-0
SUB
R3 · 4:14
WIN
vs Joilton Lutterbach
Face to Face 10· Feb 21, 2015· Welterweight· 11-2-1 vs 9-3
UD
WIN
vs Douglas Aparecido
WOCS 38· Oct 18, 2014· Catchweight· 10-2-1 vs 6-7
TKO
R1 · 2:52
WIN
vs Ederson Moreira
WOCS 36· Jul 18, 2014· Catchweight· 9-2-1 vs 11-15
SUB
R1 · 4:18
NC
vs Rogério Matias
CEF 10· May 29, 2014· Welterweight· 8-2-1 vs 8-2
NC
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Fabio Lima
Bitetti Combat 19· Feb 6, 2014· Welterweight· 8-2-1 vs 11-8
TKO
R1 · 4:26
WIN
vs Welton Doidão
WOCS 32· Dec 13, 2013· Welterweight· 7-2-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R3 · 3:44
WIN
vs Thiago Macedo
WOCS 27· Aug 2, 2013· Welterweight· 6-2-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:40
DRAW
vs Kenedy Gualande
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jun 23, 2013· 5-2-1 vs 3-0-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Jone Garcia
Bitetti Combat 15· May 11, 2013· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 4-6
TKO
R2 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Wendell Oliveira Marques
WOCS 25· Apr 12, 2013· Welterweight· 4-2 vs 20-7
UD
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
JF Fights· Oct 6, 2012· 4-1
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Minas Gerais Regional· Aug 25, 2012· 3-1
TKO
WIN
vs Leandro Beinrothi
Minas Gerais Regional· Jun 30, 2012· 2-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Unknown opponent
ATS Kombat· May 26, 2012· 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Rodrigo Pitbull
Minas Gerais Regional· Dec 10, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMuay ThaiBJJ

Dark Blue Prajied · Muay Thai
Blue belt · BJJ
AGE 19Started in Muay Thai
AGE 22Started in MMA
Muay Thai 2 professional bouts (result breakdown unsourced) · Professional record

Camp

ATS (Andre Tadeu Silva team) · Tres Rios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ATS Team Tres Rios
Tata Fight Team · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former

Coaches

Andre Tadeu · Head coach
Tata Duarte · Head coach
Philip Lima · Cornerman

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power91

Punch speed85

Kick speed91

Accuracy89

Takedowns94

Ground striking95

Submissions93

Chin69

Body strength87

Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-20-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.98per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.60per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.40per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-10-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.99per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.55per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.35per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Alex Oliveira sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#20 Most submissions, Welterweight3

UFC

Bonus résumé

Alex Oliveira has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Alex Oliveira earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Alex Oliveira's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #13 Welterweight
First ranked: Jul 26, 2017
Times ranked: 44

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1654▼14
Peak: 1838Sep 23, 2018
Rated fights: 44

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alex Oliveira fight next?

Alex Oliveira has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Alex Oliveira's record?

Alex Oliveira's professional MMA record is 26-20-1.

Who is Alex Oliveira fighting next?

Alex Oliveira's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Alex Oliveira fight last?

Alex Oliveira most recently fought Davit Lortqipanidze at Rkena FC 2: Lortqipanidze vs Oliveira on Saturday, March 14, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Alex Oliveira fight in?

Alex Oliveira fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Alex Oliveira have?

Alex Oliveira has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alex Oliveira won?

Alex Oliveira has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Alex Oliveira?

Alex Oliveira is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Alex Oliveira weigh?

Alex Oliveira weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Alex Oliveira's reach?

Alex Oliveira has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Alex Oliveira?

Alex Oliveira is 38 years old (born Feb 21, 1988).

Where is Alex Oliveira from?

Alex Oliveira is from Brazil.

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