Best fights of Aleksei Oleinik
Over 27 years as a professional, Aleksei Oleinik has compiled a 61-18-1 (56) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Aleksei Oleinik submits Mirko Cro Cop
On November 8, 2013 Aleksei Oleinik faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 36 years old with a record of 50-9-1, and Cop was 39 with a record of 28-10-2. Oleinik was on a 8-fight winning streak and Cop was coming off a win. Oleinik submitted Mirko Cro Cop via scarf hold in the 1st round.
2. Aleksei Oleinik submits Krzysztof Kułak
On November 10, 2007 Aleksei Oleinik fought Krzysztof Kułak for the vacant KSW 8 Openweight Tournament light heavyweight title. Oleinik was 30 years old with a record of 20-3, and Kułak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Oleinik was on a 3-fight winning streak. Oleinik submitted Krzysztof Kułak via ezekiel choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Aleksei Oleinik submits Gennadiy Matsigora
On May 16, 1999 Aleksei Oleinik fought Gennadiy Matsigora for the vacant InterPride Tournament middleweight title. Oleinik was 21 years old with a record of 6-1, and Matsigora was 0 with a record of 0-0. Oleinik was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oleinik submitted Gennadiy Matsigora via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Aleksei Oleinik submits Azred Telkusheev in 38 seconds
On August 27, 2004 Aleksei Oleinik fought Azred Telkusheev for the vacant 2004 M-1 Russia Cup middleweight title. Oleinik was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Telkusheev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Oleinik was on a 7-fight winning streak. Oleinik submitted Azred Telkusheev via heel hook in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Aleksei Oleinik loses to Jeff Monson via split decision
On March 16, 2012 Aleksei Oleinik faced Jeff Monson in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 34 years old with a record of 42-8-1, and Monson was 41 with a record of 43-13. Both Oleinik and Monson were coming off a loss. Oleinik lost via split decision. Went the distance with Monson.
6. Aleksei Oleinik submits Jeff Monson in their 2nd fight
On June 20, 2013 Aleksei Oleinik faced Jeff Monson in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Oleinik was 35 years old with a record of 48-9-1, and Monson was 42 with a record of 49-14-1. Oleinik was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Monson was coming off a loss. Oleinik submitted Jeff Monson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. Aleksei Oleinik KOs Jared Rosholt
On November 22, 2014 Aleksei Oleinik faced Jared Rosholt in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 37 years old with a record of 52-9-1, and Rosholt was 28 with a record of 11-1. Oleinik was on a 10-fight winning streak and Rosholt was on a 7-fight winning streak. Oleinik stopped Jared Rosholt via KO in the 1st round.
8. Aleksei Oleinik submits Travis Browne
On July 8, 2017 Aleksei Oleinik faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 40 years old with a record of 54-10-1, and Browne was 34 with a record of 18-6-1. Oleinik was coming off a win, while Browne was on a 3-fight losing streak. Oleinik submitted Travis Browne via neck crank in the 2nd round.
9. Aleksei Oleinik submits Mark Hunt
On September 15, 2018 Aleksei Oleinik faced Mark Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 41 years old with a record of 56-11-1, and Hunt was 44 with a record of 13-12-1. Oleinik was coming off a win, while Hunt was coming off a loss. Oleinik submitted Mark Hunt via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Aleksei Oleinik loses to Ilir Latifi via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2022 Aleksei Oleinik faced Ilir Latifi in a heavyweight bout. Oleinik was 45 years old with a record of 60-16-1, and Latifi was 39 with a record of 15-8. Both Oleinik and Latifi were coming off a win. Oleinik lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Latifi.