Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Werdum and Oleinik met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 249 on Saturday, May 9. Werdum is 24-9-1 overall and 11-4 in the UFC. Oleinik is 61-17-1 and 7-4. Werdum has 11 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Oleinik has 7 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Werdum gives up three inches of reach. Oleinik won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Werdum | Oleinik |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'2" |
| Reach | 77" | 80" |
| Age | — | 42 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 11-4 | 7-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 53% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 48% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 26% | 52% |
| Takedown Defense | 27% | 20% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:09 | 4:55 |
| Finish Rate | 47% | 64% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 27% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 9% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:44 | 5:26 |