UFC"The Zulu Warrior"Bolaji Oki Record: 10-4-0
LightweightRecord10-4-0
Age30
DivisionLightweight · #114
Combat Edge Elo1642
Last fightMar 14 2026
Bolaji Oki has a 10-4-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Da Vinci Fighting. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Bolaji Oki bio
Personal background
Bolaji Oki, nicknamed "The Zulu Warrior," is a Belgian lightweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 10-4. Born on November 15, 1995, in Brussels, he carries mixed heritage – the nickname nods to his Zimbabwean roots and the Zulu warrior lineage he identifies with. Oki came to combat sports relatively late, beginning to train around the age of 17 purely out of a love of competition before the discipline took over his life. For years he balanced the grind of climbing the European scene with everyday work, famously holding down a job at Domino's while also teaching classes and private lessons at his gym. He fights out of Da Vinci Fighting and stands 5'10" with a 73-inch reach, a frame that suits his aggressive, kickboxing-leaning approach at 155 pounds.
Path to the UFC
Oki turned professional in 2018, dropping his debut by decision before settling into a steady run on the Belgian and European regional circuit through promotions such as European Beatdown, Levels Fight League and Atomic. He built momentum with finishes and decisions alike, eventually stacking up the kind of resume that earned him a shot on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023. That night he stopped Dylan Salvador with a first-round body-shot TKO to seal his UFC contract and become one of the faces of a rising Belgian MMA wave.
UFC run
Oki opened his Octagon tenure in February 2024 with a hard-fought split-decision win over Timmy Cuamba, proving he could hang at the top level. His progress hit a speed bump that September when Chris Duncan caught him in a first-round guillotine choke, exposing a vulnerability on the mat. Oki responded in May 2025 with a composed unanimous-decision victory over Michael Aswell to get back in the win column. The form proved fragile, though: in September 2025 he was stopped by elbows in the second round against Mason Jones, and in March 2026 he was knocked out by a third-round punch from Manoel Sousa, leaving him searching for consistency at the sport's highest level.
Fighting style
Oki is a finisher first. Five of his ten wins have come by knockout or TKO and one by submission, giving him a 60% finish rate, and his striking – built on volume, body work and timing – is clearly his calling card. He pressures forward and looks to break opponents down, as the first-round body-shot stoppage of Dylan Salvador demonstrated. The honest read on his career is that his ceiling is high but his floor has been tested: each of his three UFC losses came inside the distance or on the cards against grappling and high-output opponents, suggesting his takedown defense and ability to weather sustained pressure are the areas that will decide how far he climbs.
Career highlights
- Contender Series contract winner — stopped Dylan Salvador with a first-round body-shot TKO in 2023 to earn his UFC deal.
- Winning UFC debut — edged Timmy Cuamba by split decision in February 2024 to prove he belonged on the roster.
- Belgian MMA standout — emerged from the European regional scene as one of the most recognizable names in a fast-growing Belgian fight community.
Career snapshot
Bolaji Oki career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1642Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#860
Lightweight#114of 201 active
Peak1679
Last move-16
Opponent quality1600avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1679 Elo after defeating Timmy Cuamba (2024-02-11)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Bolaji Oki quick answers
What is Bolaji Oki's record?
Bolaji Oki's professional MMA record is 10-4-0.
How old is Bolaji Oki?
Bolaji Oki is 30 years old.
What weight class is Bolaji Oki?
Bolaji Oki fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Bolaji Oki?
Bolaji Oki is 5'10" tall with a 73" reach.
How much does Bolaji Oki weigh?
Bolaji Oki competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Bolaji Oki's Combat Edge Elo?
Bolaji Oki's Combat Edge Elo is 1642, with a peak Elo of 1679.
How strong is Bolaji Oki's recent opposition?
Bolaji Oki's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1600 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Bolaji Oki's last fight?
Bolaji Oki's latest tracked pro fight was against Manoel Sousa at UFC Fight Night on Mar 14 2026.
What is Bolaji Oki's recent form?
Bolaji Oki's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Bolaji Oki usually win?
Bolaji Oki's 10 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 60% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Bolaji Oki stats
Record : 10 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
6.59Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.15Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
61%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.01Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
60%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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