Alex Oliveira vs. Joey Merritt

Preliminary Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Oliveira defeats Merritt
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

12-3-1

Climbed to 13-3-1
Pro
Record
6-0-0

Fell to 6-1
-450
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+350
(Moderate Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
California
US
27
+4 mos, 6 days
Age at Fight 31
+3 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
169.0 lbs
(76.7 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
76.5"
(194cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Tata Fight Team

(Primary)
ATS Team

(Other)
Gym Millennia MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,081

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Merritt
13%
Oliveira
87%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 70

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 70: Machida vs. Romero
  • Date: Saturday 06.27.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Hollywood, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Oliveira Disclosed Pay: $24,000
  • Merritt Disclosed Pay: $10,000
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