Vinicius Oliveira
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November 30, 1995
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
| Vinicius Oliveira | |
|---|---|
 Vinicius Oliveira in 2026 | |
| Born | Vinicius de Oliveira Prestes de Matos November 30, 1995 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Other names | Lok Dog |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Fighting out of | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Team | Sombra Team MMA |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Vinicius de Oliveira Prestes de Matos (born November 30, 1995), also known as Vinicius LokDog,[1] is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and rapper[2] currently competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3] As of February 10, 2026, he is #12 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[4]
Oliveira was born in Porto Alegre, in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. He began training in combat sports at a young age, developing a strong foundation in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking. He turned professional in 2017 and quickly gained regional acclaim on the Brazilian scene. Oliveira later competed for UAE Warriors and other international promotions before being invited to Dana White's Contender Series in 2023.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Dana White's Contender Series
On September 26, 2023, Oliveira faced Victor Madrigal during Dana White's Contender Series and won via knockout in the first round, earning a UFC contract.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Oliveira made his promotional debut on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238, where he defeated Bernardo Sopaj by third-round flying knee knockout. The bout earned both the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses.[7]
He next fought Ricky Simón at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, winning via unanimous decision.[8]
On February 1, 2025, he defeated Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 250, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[9] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.[10]
Oliveira faced Kyler Phillips at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Oliveira faced Mario Bautista on February 7, 2026 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 266.[13] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission at the end of the second round.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Bernardo Sopaj and Said Nurmagomedov[7][10]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Bernardo Sopaj[7]