UFC"LokDog" | Rank 12Vinicius Oliveira Record: 24-4-0
BantamweightRecord24-4-0
Age30
DivisionBantamweight · #19
Combat Edge Elo1739
Last fightJun 20 2026
Vinicius Oliveira has a 24-4-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Sombra Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Vinicius Oliveira bio
Personal background
Vinicius Oliveira, nicknamed "LokDog," is a Brazilian bantamweight competing in the UFC, fighting out of Sombra Team. Born on November 30, 1995, in Porto Alegre in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Oliveira grew up in difficult circumstances and has spoken about a childhood shaped by street fights and the need to defend himself, with combat sports offering both an outlet and a realistic path forward. He built a foundation across multiple disciplines – training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking and competing in boxing and Muay Thai – before channeling that varied background into a high-volume, knockout-heavy MMA style. At 5'9", the rangy bantamweight fights with a fast, all-action pace that has made him one of the division's most exciting finishers.
Path to the UFC
Oliveira turned professional in 2015 and made his name on the Brazilian and international regional scene, fighting for Future FC before a long, productive run with UAE Warriors. The journey included adversity: he suffered a 2018 doctor-stoppage loss to Cristian Quiñonez, an early-career setback that he learned from rather than let derail him. He rebuilt with a series of finishes overseas, sharpening the knockout power that would define him, and earned a UFC contract by blasting out Victor Madrigal with a first-round knockout on Dana White's Contender Series in September 2023.
UFC career
Oliveira's Octagon debut in March 2024 was a highlight-reel moment: he finished Benardo Sopaj with a third-round flying-knee knockout, the kind of spectacular finish that announced him as a problem in the bantamweight division. He proved his game went beyond power in June 2024, outpointing former title challenger Ricky Simón over three rounds for a unanimous decision at UFC 303. He kept climbing in 2025 with unanimous-decision wins over Said Nurmagomedov and, at UFC 318, over Kyler Phillips, stacking ranked victories. His five-fight UFC winning streak ended in February 2026, when Mario Bautista submitted him with a second-round rear-naked choke. He is next scheduled to face Andre Fili.
Fighting style
Oliveira is a volume striker with rare finishing power for the weight class. Sixteen of his 23 wins have come by knockout, anchoring a finish rate near 78 percent, and his striking is built on creative, high-output offense – flying knees, head kicks and combinations thrown at a relentless pace. He is more than a brawler, though, having shown he can win on the cards against accomplished grapplers like Ricky Simón and ranked strikers like Kyler Phillips. The vulnerability in his record is on the mat: each of his losses, including the Bautista submission, has come when opponents could weather his striking and impose grappling, pointing to defensive grappling as the area top contenders will continue to target.
Career highlights
- Flying-knee KO debut — knocked out Benardo Sopaj with a third-round flying knee in his UFC debut, one of the division's most memorable recent finishes.
- Five-fight UFC win streak — beat Ricky Simón, Said Nurmagomedov and Kyler Phillips to surge into the bantamweight rankings.
- Elite finishing rate — 16 of his career wins have come by knockout, giving him one of the highest finish rates among ranked bantamweights.
Career snapshot
Vinicius Oliveira career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1739Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#186
Featherweight#19of 195 active
Peak1739
Last move+15
Opponent quality1644avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1739 Elo after defeating Kyler Phillips (2025-07-19)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Vinicius Oliveira quick answers
What is Vinicius Oliveira's record?
Vinicius Oliveira's professional MMA record is 24-4-0.
How old is Vinicius Oliveira?
Vinicius Oliveira is 30 years old.
What weight class is Vinicius Oliveira?
Vinicius Oliveira fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Vinicius Oliveira?
Vinicius Oliveira is 5'9" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Vinicius Oliveira weigh?
Vinicius Oliveira competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Vinicius Oliveira's Combat Edge Elo?
Vinicius Oliveira's Combat Edge Elo is 1739, with a peak Elo of 1739.
How strong is Vinicius Oliveira's recent opposition?
Vinicius Oliveira's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1644 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Vinicius Oliveira's last fight?
Vinicius Oliveira's latest tracked pro fight was against Andre Fili at UFC Fight Night on Jun 20 2026.
What is Vinicius Oliveira's recent form?
Vinicius Oliveira's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Vinicius Oliveira usually win?
Vinicius Oliveira's 24 recorded wins include 17 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 79% ending before the final bell.
17Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Vinicius Oliveira stats
Record : 24 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.73Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.70Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.45Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
47%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
70%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.21Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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