MMA fighter Oleynik to fight on May 4 in Canada

MMA fighter Alexey of Russia will have his next bout on May 4 in Canada at the Fight Night: Ottawa UFC tournament. The name of Oleynik’s rival will be announced in the next couple of days, it will be the representative of the top 15 in the heavyweight ratings.

“I had a long pause between performances, and I am glad that something concrete appeared and the fight was appointed. The fighter from the top 15 will definitely be my rival, so the fight will not be easy,” said Oleynik.

The 41-year-old fighter signed a contract with the UFC for eight fights. At the organization's tournaments, he spent eight fights, six of which he won. Oleynik held the last bout in Moscow in September 2018, beating the Australian Mark Hunt by submission in the first round.