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Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis

Video | Derrick Lewis delivered another classic post-fight interview at UFC Vegas 6

Chris Taylor - August 8, 2020

Derrick Lewis was looking to extend his current win streak to three in a row when he squared off with Aleksei Oleinik this evening at UFC Vegas 6. Lewis (24-7 MMA), who is known for his remarkable knockout power, was actually coming off back-to-back decision victories in his most previous Octagon appearances.

Derrick Lewis, Alexey Oleynik
Derrick Lewis

Pros react after Derrick Lewis KO's Aleksei Oleinik at UFC Vegas 6

Chris Taylor - August 8, 2020

A key heavyweight bout between former title challenger Derrick Lewis and perennial contender Aleksei Oleinik headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 6 event. Derrick Lewis (23-7 MMA) had entered tonight’s headliner on a two-fight win streak, this after edging out victories over Ilir Latifi and Blagoy Ivanov in his most recent Octagon appearances. After coming up short in his title opportunity against then-champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 230, ‘The Black Beast’ has since gone 2-1.

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Derrick Lewis

UFC Vegas 6 Results: Derrick Lewis KO's Aleksei Oleinik (Video)

Chris Taylor - August 8, 2020

A key heavyweight bout between former title challenger Derrick Lewis and perennial contender Aleksei Oleinik headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 6 event. Derrick Lewis (23-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner on a two-fight win streak, this after edging out victories over Ilir Latifi and Blagoy Ivanov in his most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Black Beast’ has gone 2-1 since coming up short in his title opportunity against then champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 230.

Derrick Lewis, Alexey Oleynik
Derrick Lewis

UFC Vegas 6: 'Lewis vs. Oleinik' Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - August 8, 2020

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 6 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Aleksei Oleinik. Derrick Lewis (23-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner on a two-fight win streak, this after edging out victories over Ilir Latifi and Blagoy Ivanov in his most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Black Beast’ has gone 2-1 since coming up short in his title opportunity against then champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 230.

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Derrick Lewis

UFC Fight Night: “Lewis vs. Oleinik” updated fight card and rumors

Harry Kettle - July 2, 2020

The Ultimate Fighting Championship looks set to return to Las Vegas on August 8 for a Fight Night card featuring a heavyweight showdown in the main event. Event: UFC Fight Night: “Lewis vs. Oleinik”Date: Saturday, 8th August 2020Location: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NevadaBroadcast: ESPN+

Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum

Fabricio Werdum opens as sizeable favorite in return to Octagon against Alexey Oleynik

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2020

Fabricio Werdum has opened as a sizeable favorite over Alexey Oleynik in his return to the Octagon. It has been made official that Werdum will battle Oleynik at UFC 250 which takes place on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fight was one that the Russian had called for, given both are jiu-jitsu specialists.

Maurice Greene
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Maurice Greene confident he'll KO Alexey Oleynik: 'It's hard to do jiu-jitsu when you're getting punched and elbowed'

Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020

Maurice Greene is confident he will return to the win column at UFC 246 when he battles Alexey Oleynik. Last time out, Greene suffered his first loss inside the Octagon when he was knocked out by Sergei Pavlovich. Although he lost, he says it was a learning experience and knows what he has to do differently now.

Alexey Oleynik, UFC rankings
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UFC 246 | Alexey Oleynik: 'I don't need to go to the ground' against Maurice Greene

Cole Shelton - January 14, 2020

Alexey Oleynik knows he will have a massive advantage on the ground when he takes on Maurice Green at UFC 246, but isn’t sure he will utilize it. Oleynik is on a two-fight losing streak, having recently been TKO’d by Alistair Overeem and then knocked out in 12 seconds by Walt Harris, and knows this fight is crucial. Yet he may not even use his best tool which is his jiu-jitsu.

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Alexey Oleynik eyeing fight with Stipe Miocic next

Drake Riggs - October 17, 2018

The heavyweight division is starting to really get fresh and exciting as new contenders are flowing into the ranks of the top 10. That doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re young contenders though. As is the case with the 41-year old Russian “Boa Constrictor” Alexey Oleynik.

Mark Hunt, Alexey Oleynik, UFC Moscow
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Fighters react to Aleksei Oleinik submitting Mark Hunt at UFC Moscow

Chris Taylor - September 15, 2018

Aleksei Oleinik continued his rise up the UFC heavyweight rankings tonight in Moscow defeating veteran Mark Hunt via first-round submission. Oleinik was able to stun Hunt in the opening round with a looping punch and shorty after that strike he was able to drag “The Super Samoan” down to the canvas.