UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik
Russia
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R1, 4:45
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Armenia
R1, 1:06
Performance of the Night
Brazil
United States
R3, 5:00
Kyrgyzstan
Poland
R3, 5:00
North Macedonia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Japan
R2, 3:10
R2, 3:15
R1, 0:44
R1, 1:26
Performance of the Night
Azerbaijan
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan each collected $50,000 for their elite, high-paced lightweight wrestling and grappling masterclass.
Performance of the Night: Sergei Pavlovich received $50,000 for his devastating 66-second knockout blitz against Marcelo Golm.
Performance of the Night: Magomed Mustafaev secured $50,000 for his spectacular first-round spinning back kick knockout over debutant Rafael Fiziev.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Fighter Earnings
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $410,000 | — | — | $410,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $104,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Because events hosted in Russia are not regulated under US state athletic commission public disclosure laws, official bout purses were not publicly released by the Russian MMA Union. The figures above represent industry-standard contract estimates, baseline show/win disbursements, and official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik
Michał Oleksiejczuk set the modern UFC record by scoring three official knockdowns against Gadzhimurad Antigulov in just 44 seconds of Round 1.
UFC Fight Night 149 marked the promotion’s historic first-ever event in Saint Petersburg and only its second visit to Russia in UFC history.
Alistair Overeem (66 bouts) and Aleksei Oleinik (67 bouts) entered the Octagon with 133 combined professional MMA fights, one of the most experienced headliners in UFC history.
Magomed Mustafaev delivered only the second spinning back kick knockout in UFC lightweight division history, finishing Rafael Fiziev in just 86 seconds.
Future lightweight king Islam Makhachev and 22-year-old debutant Arman Tsarukyan combined for 21 takedown attempts, earning widespread recognition as one of MMA’s premier wrestling showcases.
Alistair Overeem extended his record as the most accurate significant striker in heavyweight history, landing 88% (29 of 33) of his significant strikes against Oleinik.
Surging knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich secured his maiden UFC victory, destroying Marcelo Golm in 66 seconds to ignite his historic six-fight first-round knockout streak.
Undefeated former M-1 Global champion Movsar Evloev successfully debuted in the Octagon, outgrappling SeungWoo Choi to kick off his unblemished promotional climb.
Roxanne Modafferi defied +275 underdog odds, utilizing five takedowns and nearly 9 minutes of ground control to hand Antonina Shevchenko her first MMA loss.
The preliminary card produced two ultra-fast first-round knockouts: Oleksiejczuk at 0:44 and Mustafaev at 1:26, generating the fastest opening pair of stoppages in 2019.
The event sold out the historic Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, drawing 7,236 impassioned spectators.
During the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan co-main event, UFC commentators Dan Hardy and Paul Felder first coined the now world-famous grappling term “Dagestani Handcuff” on air.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik take place?
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik took place on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Who won the main event between Alistair Overeem and Aleksei Oleinik?
Alistair Overeem defeated Aleksei Oleinik via TKO (knees and punches) at 4:45 of Round 1 in a battle of seasoned heavyweight legends.
Who won the co-main event between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan?
Islam Makhachev defeated Arman Tsarukyan via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a legendary three-round lightweight wrestling war.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan took home Fight of the Night, while Sergei Pavlovich and Magomed Mustafaev each captured Performance of the Night.
What promotional record did Michał Oleksiejczuk break at this event?
Michał Oleksiejczuk scored three knockdowns in just 44 seconds against Gadzhimurad Antigulov, establishing the fastest three-knockdown sequence in modern UFC history.
How did Sergei Pavlovich win his bout against Marcelo Golm?
Sergei Pavlovich demolished Marcelo Golm via KO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 1, earning his first promotional win and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Roxanne Modafferi defeat Antonina Shevchenko?
Roxanne Modafferi orchestrated a major upset as a +275 underdog, grounding Antonina Shevchenko with five takedowns to claim a split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
Did Movsar Evloev make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Undefeated Russian standout Movsar Evloev made his promotional debut, controlling SeungWoo Choi on the canvas to win via unanimous decision (29–27, 29–27, 29–26) despite losing a point for an illegal knee.
How did Magomed Mustafaev finish Rafael Fiziev?
Magomed Mustafaev delivered a highlight-reel spinning back kick followed by punches to stop debutant Rafael Fiziev at 1:26 of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night honors.
What was the result of Alexander Yakovlev vs. Alex da Silva?
Alexander Yakovlev submitted Brazilian newcomer Alex da Silva via guillotine choke at 3:10 of Round 2 in a featured lightweight preliminary contest.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Shamil Abdurakhimov and Marcin Tybura?
Shamil Abdurakhimov defeated Marcin Tybura via TKO (punches) at 3:15 of Round 2 after hurting the Polish contender against the fence.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 7,236 spectators to the Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Gate revenue was not officially disclosed.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik broadcast in the United States?
The main card streamed live on ESPN+ starting at 1:00 PM EDT, with the six preliminary bouts broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
Who called the action on the commentary desk for this event?
Play-by-play lead John Gooden called the bouts alongside analyst partners Dan Hardy and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing in the cage.
How did the term “Dagestani Handcuff” originate at this event?
During Round 3 of Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan, commentator Paul Felder referred to Islam Makhachev’s wrist-control pinning technique as the “Dagestani Handcuff,” popularizing the term globally across mixed martial arts.
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