Career Averages - Aleksei Oleinik
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Aleksei Oleinik - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilir Latifi | 0 | 38 of 48 | 79% | 74 of 88 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 8:29 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 28 of 70 | 40% | 68 of 113 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilir Latifi | 0 | 11 of 14 | 78% | 45 of 51 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:16 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 4 of 12 | 33% | 24 of 34 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Ilir Latifi | 0 | 17 of 21 | 80% | 19 of 24 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 17 of 30 | 56% | 30 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Ilir Latifi | 0 | 10 of 13 | 76% | 10 of 13 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:28 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 7 of 28 | 25% | 14 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilir Latifi | 38 of 48 | 79% | 32 of 40 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 18 of 27 | 5 of 6 | 15 of 15 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 28 of 70 | 40% | 9 of 46 | 7 of 9 | 12 of 15 | 27 of 66 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilir Latifi | 11 of 14 | 78% | 8 of 10 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 9 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 4 of 12 | 33% | 1 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ilir Latifi | 17 of 21 | 80% | 15 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 6 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 17 of 30 | 56% | 5 of 17 | 5 of 6 | 7 of 7 | 17 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Ilir Latifi | 10 of 13 | 76% | 9 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 7 of 28 | 25% | 3 of 21 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 | 6 of 25 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Cody picks Ilir Latifi to win, highlighting his power and the favorable matchup. He notes that Oleinik has a compromised chin and that Latifi's big hooks could knock him out. He expects Latifi to either knock out Oleinik early or grind out a decision. He mentions that Latifi has been training at All-Stars in Sweden and looks motivated.
Paul picks Ilir Latifi to win, citing his takedown ability and top control. He notes that Oleinik is unlikely to submit Latifi due to his lack of a neck, and that Latifi's power could lead to a knockout. He expects a slow, grinding fight but believes Latifi's style is a bad matchup for Oleinik. He is not betting due to emotional attachment to both fighters.
The MMA Guru picks Aleksei Oleinik, despite acknowledging the difficulty of submitting Latifi due to his lack of a neck. He believes Oleinik has the cardio advantage and can outlast Latifi, who hasn't knocked anyone out since 2016. He thinks Oleinik will win a decision by outworking Latifi with volume and grappling. He calls the plus money on Oleinik 'crazy' and bets on him.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 8 of 22 | 36% | 8 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 1 | 0:44 |
| Jared Vanderaa | 0 | 15 of 40 | 37% | 23 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:54 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 8 of 22 | 36% | 8 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 1 | 0:44 |
| Jared Vanderaa | 0 | 15 of 40 | 37% | 23 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:54 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 8 of 22 | 36% | 3 of 16 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Jared Vanderaa | 15 of 40 | 37% | 13 of 37 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 9 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 8 of 22 | 36% | 3 of 16 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Jared Vanderaa | 15 of 40 | 37% | 13 of 37 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 9 |
Angelo picks Aleksei Oleinik despite his age (45). He notes that Oleinik is a submission threat anywhere on the ground, and that Latifi's low-volume wrestling style plays into Oleinik's strengths. He also mentions Latifi's recent illness and doubts about his conditioning.
Big Brady picks Aleksei Oleinik to win by first-round submission. He notes Vanderaa has terrible takedown defense (20%) and striking defense (43%), and is coming in on short notice. Oleinik has good takedown accuracy and can take Vanderaa down or pull guard, then submit him quickly.
Cody picks Vanderaa, arguing that Oleinik is too old and undersized. He notes Oleinik's cardio fades quickly and that Vanderaa has a 50-pound weight advantage. Cody thinks Vanderaa's volume and durability will overwhelm Oleinik in the later rounds. He expects Vanderaa by TKO, possibly after surviving an early submission attempt.
Levi acknowledges Oleinik's age (turning 45) but notes heavyweights can have resurgences. He does not see UFC-caliber skills in Vanderaa, who has lost to better guys. He thinks Oleinik could get an Ezekiel choke, but is hesitant because of the age factor. He picks Oleinik but advises caution.
I lean Vanderaa because he can keep Oleinik on the outside with his striking and movement, especially in the bigger cage. He's not a big knockout puncher but can use volume and leg kicks. If he can avoid takedowns for 12 minutes, he can cruise to a decision. However, it's a volatile fight and he's on short notice.
Paul picks Oleinik at plus money, believing the old man has one more win. He notes Vanderaa's poor takedown defense, as seen against Romanov and Spivak. Paul thinks Oleinik can get takedowns and find his signature scarf hold or Ezekiel choke. He acknowledges Oleinik's cardio issues but thinks he can finish early. He has already bet Oleinik at +100.
The MMA Guru picks Aleksei Oleinik, expressing disdain for Jared Vanderaa's physique and performance. He expects Oleinik to get a first-round submission, possibly by arm triangle or rear-naked choke, citing Vanderaa's grappling issues and Oleinik's full camp.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serghei Spivac | 0 | 59 of 121 | 48% | 98 of 162 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:31 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 71 of 136 | 52% | 112 of 181 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 4:51 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serghei Spivac | 0 | 25 of 59 | 42% | 27 of 61 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:37 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 23 of 53 | 43% | 24 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Serghei Spivac | 0 | 10 of 22 | 45% | 16 of 29 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:51 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 20 of 32 | 62% | 37 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:54 | |
| 3 | Serghei Spivac | 0 | 24 of 40 | 60% | 55 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:03 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 28 of 51 | 54% | 51 of 76 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:57 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serghei Spivac | 59 of 121 | 48% | 33 of 92 | 13 of 16 | 13 of 13 | 52 of 110 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 5 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 71 of 136 | 52% | 67 of 132 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 55 of 112 | 4 of 8 | 12 of 16 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serghei Spivac | 25 of 59 | 42% | 11 of 45 | 8 of 8 | 6 of 6 | 23 of 55 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 23 of 53 | 43% | 21 of 51 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 22 of 51 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Serghei Spivac | 10 of 22 | 45% | 5 of 15 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 20 of 32 | 62% | 19 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 7 | |
| 3 | Serghei Spivac | 24 of 40 | 60% | 17 of 32 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 20 of 36 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 28 of 51 | 54% | 27 of 50 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 19 of 36 | 3 of 6 | 6 of 9 |
Angelo picks Serghei Spivac, citing his wrestling, ground and pound, and Oleinik's declining chin. He thinks Spivac will control the fight on top and avoid Oleinik's submissions. He bet the over on rounds (1.5) at +135, expecting the fight to last into the second round. He likes the over on strikes for both.
Big Brady picks Spivac due to youth and Oleinik's age (43) and poor cardio. He thinks Spivac should keep the fight standing to avoid Oleinik's submissions and finish him in the third round via TKO. He is not betting due to the high price.
Cody picks Spivac, emphasizing Oleinik's age (43) and decline, while noting Spivac's youth (27) and improved cardio and grappling. He predicts Spivac will win by TKO late in the second round, as Oleinik will struggle with Spivac's jab and clinch, and his cardio will fade.
Daniel Levi sees this as a passing of the torch fight. He notes the 18-year age gap and believes Spivac has shown he can make adjustments and handle adversity, as seen in his wins over Tai Tuivasa and Carlos Felipe. He thinks Spivac can grapple with Oleinik and even beat him at his own game, and that Oleinik's skills are declining. He expects Spivac to win, possibly by ground and pound or knockout.
Jacob picks Serghei Spivac, but worries about Spivac's willingness to grapple with Oleinik. He hopes Spivac keeps it standing and uses his striking to exploit Oleinik's chin. He has Spivac in his lineup at $9,200. He also likes the over on strikes.
The host picks Serghei Spivac by decision, believing he can grind out Oleinik with cage clinching and striking. He notes Spivac's slight striking advantage and that Oleinik is dangerous on the ground but Spivac will play it safe. He expects a slow-paced fight and likes the over 1.5 rounds. He mentions Spivac's decision prop at +677 as an attractive line. He is not confident in paying -230 but thinks Spivac wins.
Paul picks Spivac but is hesitant due to his fandom for Oleinik. He notes Oleinik's age and recent poor performances, but acknowledges Spivac's lack of elite speed and power, making this a more favorable matchup for Oleinik than recent fights. Paul passes on betting.
The MMA Guru picks Serghei Spivac to win by second-round TKO via ground and pound. He expects Oleinik to try to earn respect on the feet but Spivac will stick a jab in his face. Oleinik will shoot takedowns, but Spivac will stuff them and land elbows. In round two, Oleinik will shoot a bad takedown, Spivac will take mount and land ground and pound for the TKO.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Daukaus | 0 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 6 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 34 of 56 | 60% | 34 of 56 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Daukaus | 0 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 6 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 34 of 56 | 60% | 34 of 56 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Daukaus | 5 of 10 | 50% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 34 of 56 | 60% | 32 of 54 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 28 of 49 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Daukaus | 5 of 10 | 50% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 34 of 56 | 60% | 32 of 54 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 28 of 49 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
Daniel Levi is impressed with Chris Daukaus's hand speed and accuracy, noting his quick knockouts of Parker Porter and Nascimento. He believes Daukaus only needs 20-30 seconds of pocket exchanges to knock out Oleinik, who is a liability standing. Levi acknowledges Oleinik's 45 submission wins but thinks Daukaus has the grappling skills to avoid submissions and keep the fight standing. He expects a first-round knockout and sees Daukaus as a rising heavyweight prospect.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis | 1 | 35 of 42 | 83% | 35 of 42 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 2:39 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 3 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 2:21 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derrick Lewis | 0 | 13 of 19 | 68% | 13 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 2:27 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 2:21 | |
| 2 | Derrick Lewis | 1 | 22 of 23 | 95% | 22 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis | 35 of 42 | 83% | 34 of 41 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 30 of 35 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 2 of 6 | 33% | 1 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derrick Lewis | 13 of 19 | 68% | 13 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 14 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Derrick Lewis | 22 of 23 | 95% | 21 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 20 of 21 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The headliner of the evening sees a fascinating style matchup between a knockout artist in Lewis (23-7, 1 NC; 14-5 UFC) against the submission wizardry of Oleynik (59-13-1, 8-4 UFC). This five-round heavyweight contest may very well end one of two ways, with Lewis one knockout away from the all-time UFC heavyweight record, while Oleynik could notch his 47th by tapout should he elicit a submission. Referee Herb Dean will be right there to make sure everything is copacetic as it all plays out, and the two large men – Lewis weighs 38 pounds more than his opponent – touch gloves to introduce themselves. Lewis opens with a head kick, and a hard one-two to hurt Oleynik and push him to the fence. Oleynik quickly sets up an Ezekiel choke, but he abandons it to try to gain a better position with his back to the fence. Lewis throws him down to the ground like Tim Boetsch’s hip toss, and he starts slamming the Russian in the head with punches. Oleynik sits up and looks for a leg, so Lewis spins out from on top to pop over to half guard. Oleynik ties him up from his back as he tries to sit up, but Lewis is content to press his full body weight down on his opponent. Oleynik gets back to his knees and ties up Lewis’ leg to land his own single and wind up on top. He gets to side guard with ease, and secures a scarf hold headlock and wrenches on Lewis’ neck. Lewis powers out of the bad spot and starts raining down punches, but Oleynik ties him back up and clings to him like Saran wrap. Oleynik reverses the position and gets back to side control, where he aims for a scarf hold headlock on the opposite side. He lets go to readjust, and Lewis wriggles and turns his head while Oleynik puts everything he has into the choke. Lewis appears unconcerned and rides it out as veins bulge on Oleynik’s forehead while he applies the torque. The Russian recommits to the choke, and Lewis is trapped but not entirely in danger. Oleynik bails on the choke and elects to take side control and set up a keylock. Time expires before he can land it.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Oleynik
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Oleynik
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Oleynik
Round 2
Oleynik reaches with a front kick, and Lewis leaps at him with a flying knee.
A bomb of a right hand takes the legs out from the Russian, and as “The Black Beast” rains down punch after punch from on top, Oleynik turns to his side. Unleashing a barrage of nasty punches. Lewis smells blood and knows the finish is right around the corner. Lewis keeps clubbing Oleynik in the face until Dean has seen enough and stops the fight.
Lewis is now the all-time leader in heavyweight knockouts, scoring his 11th inside the Octagon. Lewis survived adversity and got the Russian out of there to end the night with style points. See you next week, for a much higher stakes heavyweight contest at UFC 252.
The Official Result
Derrick Lewis def. Alexey Oleynik R2 0:21 via TKO (Punches)
Big Brady picks Oleinik as an underdog, believing he can get the fight to the ground and secure a submission. He notes that Lewis has poor takedown defense and often rests on the ground, which could be dangerous against a submission specialist like Oleinik. However, he acknowledges Lewis's explosive power and ability to pop up from bottom, making this a tough call. He leans Oleinik by submission in the first round.
Daniel Levi picks Derrick Lewis to win by knockout. He notes that Lewis has a tendency to lose the first two rounds but then come back with his signature 'black beast blitz' and knock out his opponent. He also mentions that Oleinik has a 7-10 minute window to get a submission, but if he doesn't, Lewis will likely finish him. Levi acknowledges that Oleinik is dangerous on the ground but believes Lewis's power is a different level.
Lewis has freakish power and can knock anyone out, but Oleinik is a dangerous submission artist who can get the fight to the ground. Lewis has shown the ability to get back to his feet, but Oleinik's jiu-jitsu is elite. The line at -265 is too wide; Oleinik offers value. Lewis likely wins by first-round KO, but it's not a bet.
The MMA Guru picks Aleksei Oleinik to win by first-round submission via rear naked choke. He criticizes the oddsmakers for making Lewis such a big favorite, citing Lewis's close fights against Ivanov and Latifi. He believes Oleinik's grappling will be too much for Lewis, who loads up on big shots and leaves himself open for takedowns. He notes that Oleinik has a reach advantage and will transition from position to position, eventually taking Lewis's back.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 94 of 183 | 51% | 149 of 241 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 3:53 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 53 of 83 | 63% | 70 of 101 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 1 | 1 | 3:55 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 54 of 94 | 57% | 71 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:31 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 25 of 37 | 67% | 28 of 40 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 26 of 63 | 41% | 40 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 24 of 38 | 63% | 29 of 43 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 | |
| 3 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 14 of 26 | 53% | 38 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 1:26 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 4 of 8 | 50% | 13 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 1 | 2:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 94 of 183 | 51% | 79 of 167 | 10 of 10 | 5 of 6 | 72 of 149 | 22 of 33 | 0 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 53 of 83 | 63% | 27 of 52 | 16 of 21 | 10 of 10 | 34 of 60 | 16 of 20 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 54 of 94 | 57% | 47 of 86 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 39 of 76 | 15 of 18 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 25 of 37 | 67% | 14 of 24 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 17 of 26 | 8 of 11 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 26 of 63 | 41% | 21 of 58 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 22 of 53 | 4 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 24 of 38 | 63% | 12 of 23 | 7 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 15 of 29 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | |
| 3 | Aleksei Oleinik | 14 of 26 | 53% | 11 of 23 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 20 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 4 of 8 | 50% | 1 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Fabricio Werdum, citing a favorable stylistic matchup due to Werdum's superior submission game and Oleinik's poor ground game. He expects Werdum to take Oleinik down early and finish with ground and pound or submission, likely in the first round. He notes the line at minus 320 is steep but believes it's a good matchup.
Daniel Levi picks Fabricio Werdum, stating he is the better striker and has the ground game to handle Oleinik's submissions. He notes Oleinik is reckless and makes mistakes, and that Werdum's improved striking and Thai clinch will be key. Levi expects Werdum to capitalize on Oleinik's errors and win inside the distance.
Matt picks Werdum but thinks the -300 line is too wide due to Werdum's long layoff and age. He believes Werdum has the advantage on the feet and can finish Oleinik in the second round, but he is hesitant to bet at the current price. He would consider a bet if the line drops to -250.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 7 of 22 | 31% | 25 of 46 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 3 | 0 | 7:25 |
| Maurice Greene | 0 | 13 of 29 | 44% | 38 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:54 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 5 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 4:13 |
| Maurice Greene | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 26 of 29 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:16 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 20 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 3:12 |
| Maurice Greene | 0 | 10 of 23 | 43% | 12 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:38 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 7 of 22 | 31% | 4 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 |
| Maurice Greene | 13 of 29 | 44% | 10 of 25 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 26 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 1 of 7 | 14% | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Maurice Greene | 3 of 6 | 50% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 6 of 15 | 40% | 3 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 |
| Maurice Greene | 10 of 23 | 43% | 9 of 21 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 20 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Daniel picks Aleksei Oleinik via rear-naked choke finish, but admits he's been going back and forth on this fight. He notes that Oleinik has 40+ submissions and is a total badass, while Greene has power and length but questionable grappling. He says someone is most likely getting finished.
The host picks Maurice Greene to win by TKO, likely in the second round, but expresses low confidence, stating he doesn't trust Greene. He notes Greene's speed and footwork as advantages, but worries about Oleinik's jiu-jitsu and the possibility of both fighters gassing. He sees the fight as risky and is not planning to bet on it.
The host is surprised this fight is on the main card but picks Maurice Greene. He notes Greene's size and difficulty to take down, and Oleinik's age (42) and history of KO losses. He predicts Greene will land a good combo on Oleinik's chin and finish him in the first round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Harris | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 1 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Harris | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 1 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Harris | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 4 of 7 | 57% | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Harris | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 4 of 7 | 57% | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
Fabrício Werdum - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 1:06 |
| Alexander Gustafsson | 0 | 11 of 19 | 57% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 1:06 |
| Alexander Gustafsson | 0 | 11 of 19 | 57% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 4 of 5 | 80% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Alexander Gustafsson | 11 of 19 | 57% | 9 of 15 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 4 of 5 | 80% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Alexander Gustafsson | 11 of 19 | 57% | 9 of 15 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 7 |
Big Brady picks Gustafsson based on better cardio, speed, and striking advantage. He is concerned about Werdum's size and potential takedowns, but notes Gustafsson has good takedown defense. He calls the fight weird and says the line is too wide to parlay, predicting a decision win for Gustafsson.
Daniel is confident in Werdum as a plus-270 underdog. He argues the line is off because Gustafsson looked poor in his last two fights and retired after the Anthony Smith loss. He believes Werdum's takedowns and submission threat will be decisive, especially if the fight gets dirty and grimy. He notes Werdum had a full camp this time unlike his last fight.
Gustafsson has the striking advantage and good takedown defense, but there are too many question marks about his mental state after retirement and his layoff. Werdum looked poor against Oleynik and is 42. The under 2.5 rounds is attractive, but the moneyline is a pass due to uncertainty.
The MMA Guru picks Alexander Gustafsson to win by TKO, despite concerns about Gustafsson looking overweight and happy in interviews. He believes Gustafsson's speed and reach advantage will be too much for Werdum, who looked deflated after his USADA suspension. He predicts an early TKO.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 94 of 183 | 51% | 149 of 241 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 3:53 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 53 of 83 | 63% | 70 of 101 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 1 | 1 | 3:55 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 54 of 94 | 57% | 71 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:31 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 25 of 37 | 67% | 28 of 40 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 26 of 63 | 41% | 40 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 24 of 38 | 63% | 29 of 43 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 | |
| 3 | Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 14 of 26 | 53% | 38 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 1:26 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 4 of 8 | 50% | 13 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 1 | 2:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Oleinik | 94 of 183 | 51% | 79 of 167 | 10 of 10 | 5 of 6 | 72 of 149 | 22 of 33 | 0 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 53 of 83 | 63% | 27 of 52 | 16 of 21 | 10 of 10 | 34 of 60 | 16 of 20 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksei Oleinik | 54 of 94 | 57% | 47 of 86 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 39 of 76 | 15 of 18 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 25 of 37 | 67% | 14 of 24 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 17 of 26 | 8 of 11 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Aleksei Oleinik | 26 of 63 | 41% | 21 of 58 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 22 of 53 | 4 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 24 of 38 | 63% | 12 of 23 | 7 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 15 of 29 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | |
| 3 | Aleksei Oleinik | 14 of 26 | 53% | 11 of 23 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 20 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 4 of 8 | 50% | 1 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Fabricio Werdum, citing a favorable stylistic matchup due to Werdum's superior submission game and Oleinik's poor ground game. He expects Werdum to take Oleinik down early and finish with ground and pound or submission, likely in the first round. He notes the line at minus 320 is steep but believes it's a good matchup.
Daniel Levi picks Fabricio Werdum, stating he is the better striker and has the ground game to handle Oleinik's submissions. He notes Oleinik is reckless and makes mistakes, and that Werdum's improved striking and Thai clinch will be key. Levi expects Werdum to capitalize on Oleinik's errors and win inside the distance.
Matt picks Werdum but thinks the -300 line is too wide due to Werdum's long layoff and age. He believes Werdum has the advantage on the feet and can finish Oleinik in the second round, but he is hesitant to bet at the current price. He would consider a bet if the line drops to -250.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkov | 0 | 48 of 88 | 54% | 83 of 130 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 0 | 2 | 6:40 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 48 of 90 | 53% | 96 of 144 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:47 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 20 of 37 | 54% | 37 of 56 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:50 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 15 of 28 | 53% | 42 of 59 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 | |
| 2 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 14 of 24 | 58% | 31 of 46 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:26 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 20 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 | |
| 3 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 10 of 15 | 66% | 10 of 15 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 2 | 0:24 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 13 of 32 | 40% | 13 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:45 | |
| 4 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 4 of 12 | 33% | 5 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 17 of 21 | 80% | 21 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:48 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkov | 48 of 88 | 54% | 30 of 66 | 12 of 14 | 6 of 8 | 22 of 41 | 1 of 2 | 25 of 45 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 48 of 90 | 53% | 37 of 75 | 8 of 11 | 3 of 4 | 32 of 71 | 3 of 5 | 13 of 14 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Volkov | 20 of 37 | 54% | 17 of 33 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 32 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 15 of 28 | 53% | 10 of 23 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 19 | 2 of 4 | 5 of 5 | |
| 2 | Alexander Volkov | 14 of 24 | 58% | 6 of 14 | 6 of 6 | 2 of 4 | 5 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 8 of 12 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 3 of 9 | 33% | 2 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alexander Volkov | 10 of 15 | 66% | 5 of 9 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 13 of 32 | 40% | 10 of 27 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 4 | Alexander Volkov | 4 of 12 | 33% | 2 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 17 of 21 | 80% | 15 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 7 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
English referee Marc Goddard will oversee tonight's heavyweight main event, scheduled for five rounds. Straight out of the gate, Werdum comes flying at Volkov with a jumping side-kick that doesn't even come close and leaves the Russian shrugging. Werdum soon changes levels, however, and it's only a matter of seconds before Volkov finds himself on the canvas at the base of the fence. Werdum makes things uncomfortable for "Drago" with a can opener, then releases to land a couple right hands as he works from Volkov's closed guard. Volkov opens his guard to try and stand, but Werdum keeps him under control on the ground. Werdum stands to get some more leverage on his punches, slamming Volkov with three or four solid right hands before kneeling again. Volkov gets his left arm up to block Werdum's next wave of ground-and-pound, now with two minutes remaining in round one. Volkov jumps back to his feet with 90 seconds left, and he immediately punishes Werdum with an uppercut, now a clinch knee, now punches to the body. Werdum eats the strikes well, then catches Volkov coming forward with a straight left hand. Volkov trips Werdum to the floor but doesn't want to come down and play in the BJJ wiz's guard. Werdum throws a jumping knee and drops to his back, trying to lure Volkov to the ground. Instead, referee Goddard orders Werdum back to his feet, and "Vai Cavalo" simply trips Volkov to the ground instead.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Round 2
Volkov blocks a takedown attempt from Werdum and pushes the Brazilian against the fence, landing an uppercut to the body of the former champion. Werdum reverses to the outside but can't hold the massive Russian in place, and now the big men come back to the middle of the cage. Werdum grabs for a single-leg but gets underhooked and pushed away by the rangy Volkov. "Drago" catches a kick and chops out Werdum's lead leg, then tells him to stand back up. Werdum gets up and is met by a short left hand, but his next single-leg attempt yields an easy takedown. Now it's Werdum working from Volkov's closed guard with two minutes on the clock. Again, Werdum uses a can opener to tee up Volkov's head for some ground-and-pound. Werdum comes over the top with a couple good elbows, but Volkov is doing well to tie up and negate the space. Werdum gets to half guard and leans across Volkov's body to try a kimura, but he can't get it before the horn. One of Werdum's elbows has opened up a nasty cut on the forehead of Volkov, who returns to his corner at the end of the round with his forehead covered in blood.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Werdum
Round 3
Volkov stings Werdum with a plunging right hand, forcing the Brazilian to shoot for a takedown. Volkov stuffs the shot and comes out on top, but "Vai Cavalo" reverses immediately and takes top position. Volkov works back to his feet quickly, then has to fend off Werdum as the ex-champ tries to pull guard. Referee Goddard appears to issue a warning to Volkov for grabbing the inside of Werdum's gloves. Werdum is sporting a significant cut and mouse underneath his right eye, and Volkov is only making things worse with his punches. Two minutes remain in round two as Werdum shoots, then pulls guard. Volkov tries to sit on top of Werdum and possibly try and armbar, but Werdum slickly slips out and tries to take the Russian's back. Volkov peels Werdum off before he can establish back-mount, and the big men come back to their feet. Volkov looks to be taking charge of this fight, particularly on the feet, where's marching Werdum around the cage with jabs and kicks.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Volkov
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Volkov
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Volkov
Round 4
Werdum pulls guard and tries to take Volkov's back in the ensuing scramble. Instead, Volkov sets up in Werdum's closed guard, where Werdum grabs hold of the Russian's wrists. "Drago" pulls his hands back and socks Werdum in the face as referee Goddard calls for action on the ground. With 3:40 on the clock, Volkov stands and asks Werdum to do the same. Werdum gets up and starts swinging wildly; Volkov makes him pay with a few well-placed uppercuts that put the Brazilian on rubber legs. Werdum hits the ground near the fence, dazed, and Volkov finishes the job with a pair of punches that put "Vai Cavalo" out cold. After dropping the first few rounds, Alexander Volkov storms back to knock out former UFC heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum in the fourth round.
The Official Result
Alexander Volkov def. Fabricio Werdum via KO (Punches) R4 1:38
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 155 of 265 | 58% | 179 of 290 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 4:01 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 127 of 257 | 49% | 137 of 269 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 20 of 41 | 48% | 21 of 43 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 17 of 37 | 45% | 17 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:17 | |
| 2 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 32 of 54 | 59% | 32 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 28 of 50 | 56% | 31 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 45 of 62 | 72% | 46 of 63 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:28 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 26 of 49 | 53% | 28 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 4 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 20 of 35 | 57% | 42 of 57 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:31 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 14 of 27 | 51% | 18 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 5 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 38 of 73 | 52% | 38 of 73 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Marcin Tybura | 0 | 42 of 94 | 44% | 43 of 95 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 155 of 265 | 58% | 104 of 209 | 32 of 35 | 19 of 21 | 137 of 239 | 15 of 23 | 3 of 3 |
| Marcin Tybura | 127 of 257 | 49% | 83 of 202 | 13 of 20 | 31 of 35 | 118 of 242 | 8 of 14 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 20 of 41 | 48% | 13 of 33 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 20 of 38 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Marcin Tybura | 17 of 37 | 45% | 8 of 25 | 3 of 4 | 6 of 8 | 16 of 36 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Fabrício Werdum | 32 of 54 | 59% | 19 of 41 | 8 of 8 | 5 of 5 | 30 of 52 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Marcin Tybura | 28 of 50 | 56% | 17 of 36 | 4 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 25 of 44 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Fabrício Werdum | 45 of 62 | 72% | 31 of 46 | 11 of 12 | 3 of 4 | 39 of 53 | 6 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Marcin Tybura | 26 of 49 | 53% | 16 of 36 | 3 of 4 | 7 of 9 | 24 of 45 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 4 | Fabrício Werdum | 20 of 35 | 57% | 15 of 29 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 4 | 12 of 25 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 3 |
| Marcin Tybura | 14 of 27 | 51% | 9 of 21 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 24 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | |
| 5 | Fabrício Werdum | 38 of 73 | 52% | 26 of 60 | 7 of 8 | 5 of 5 | 36 of 71 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Marcin Tybura | 42 of 94 | 44% | 33 of 84 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 7 | 41 of 93 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:31 |
| Walt Harris | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:31 |
| Walt Harris | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Walt Harris | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Walt Harris | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 49 of 115 | 42% | 107 of 176 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:39 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 21 of 38 | 55% | 29 of 46 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:20 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 12 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 6 of 11 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:10 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 13 of 39 | 33% | 23 of 49 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 10 of 16 | 62% | 16 of 22 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:56 | |
| 3 | Alistair Overeem | 1 | 24 of 46 | 52% | 72 of 97 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:39 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 6 of 12 | 50% | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:14 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 49 of 115 | 42% | 28 of 84 | 9 of 17 | 12 of 14 | 37 of 94 | 5 of 11 | 7 of 10 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 21 of 38 | 55% | 15 of 32 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 35 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 12 of 30 | 40% | 2 of 16 | 1 of 5 | 9 of 9 | 12 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 5 of 10 | 50% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 13 of 39 | 33% | 6 of 28 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 5 | 12 of 35 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 1 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 10 of 16 | 62% | 6 of 12 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alistair Overeem | 24 of 46 | 52% | 20 of 40 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 29 | 4 of 8 | 7 of 9 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 6 of 12 | 50% | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 84 of 142 | 59% | 107 of 166 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 1:30 |
| Travis Browne | 0 | 37 of 143 | 25% | 38 of 144 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:14 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 37 of 59 | 62% | 60 of 83 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 1:30 |
| Travis Browne | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 12 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 2 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 19 of 39 | 48% | 19 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Travis Browne | 0 | 11 of 42 | 26% | 12 of 43 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:10 | |
| 3 | Fabrício Werdum | 0 | 28 of 44 | 63% | 28 of 44 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Travis Browne | 0 | 14 of 71 | 19% | 14 of 71 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrício Werdum | 84 of 142 | 59% | 41 of 91 | 24 of 32 | 19 of 19 | 66 of 123 | 10 of 10 | 8 of 9 |
| Travis Browne | 37 of 143 | 25% | 27 of 123 | 4 of 11 | 6 of 9 | 35 of 140 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrício Werdum | 37 of 59 | 62% | 22 of 39 | 8 of 13 | 7 of 7 | 21 of 42 | 8 of 8 | 8 of 9 |
| Travis Browne | 12 of 30 | 40% | 9 of 27 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 28 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Fabrício Werdum | 19 of 39 | 48% | 7 of 25 | 8 of 10 | 4 of 4 | 19 of 39 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Travis Browne | 11 of 42 | 26% | 6 of 34 | 1 of 3 | 4 of 5 | 11 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | Fabrício Werdum | 28 of 44 | 63% | 12 of 27 | 8 of 9 | 8 of 8 | 26 of 42 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Travis Browne | 14 of 71 | 19% | 12 of 62 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 3 | 14 of 71 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | 0 | 15 of 33 | 45% | 15 of 33 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 20 of 31 | 64% | 20 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stipe Miocic | 0 | 15 of 33 | 45% | 15 of 33 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 1 | 20 of 31 | 64% | 20 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | 15 of 33 | 45% | 5 of 20 | 4 of 5 | 6 of 8 | 15 of 33 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 20 of 31 | 64% | 10 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 9 | 16 of 27 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stipe Miocic | 15 of 33 | 45% | 5 of 20 | 4 of 5 | 6 of 8 | 15 of 33 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Fabrício Werdum | 20 of 31 | 64% | 10 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 9 | 16 of 27 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 |
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Fabricio Werdum, citing a favorable stylistic matchup due to Werdum's superior submission game and Oleinik's poor ground game. He expects Werdum to take Oleinik down early and finish with ground and pound or submission, likely in the first round. He notes the line at minus 320 is steep but believes it's a good matchup.
Daniel Levi picks Fabricio Werdum, stating he is the better striker and has the ground game to handle Oleinik's submissions. He notes Oleinik is reckless and makes mistakes, and that Werdum's improved striking and Thai clinch will be key. Levi expects Werdum to capitalize on Oleinik's errors and win inside the distance.
Matt picks Werdum but thinks the -300 line is too wide due to Werdum's long layoff and age. He believes Werdum has the advantage on the feet and can finish Oleinik in the second round, but he is hesitant to bet at the current price. He would consider a bet if the line drops to -250.
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