Last fight
Win
Almeida vs Potieria
Oct. 5, 2024
Stats & Records
9
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
14
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 268
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 532
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 16
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Kyiv, Ukraine
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
75.00
Weight
195.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 30, 2022
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
44.00
- Pro since 2015
- Nine wins by KO, six by submission (Triangle, 3 RNC, Kimura, heel hook)
- Has won 17 of his last 22
- 14 first-round finishes
UFC 307 (10/5/24) Potieria lost a three round split decision to Cesar Almeida
UFC 301 (5/4/24) Potieria was submitted by Michel Pereira via guillotine at :54 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/10/24) Potieria won a three round unanimous decision over Robert Bryczek
UFC on ESPN (12/2/23) Potieria was stopped by Rodolfo Bellato via strikes at 4:17 of the second round
UFC on ABC (5/13/23) Potieria was stopped by Carlos Ulberg via strikes at 2:09 of the first round
UFC 283 (1/21/23) Potieria stopped Mauricio Rua via strikes at 4:05 of the first round
UFC 277 (7/30/22) Potieria was stopped by Nicolae Negumereanu via strikes at 3:33 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode five (9/28/21) Potieria stopped Lukasz Sudolski via strikes at 3:41 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I've been training since I was ten in combat sambo and pankration. I like to fight, and I always knew that I would become a professional fighter.
What titles have you held? World Champion WWFC
Do you have any heroes? I strive to be a hero.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I'm in my place.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have been involved in combat sports since childhood.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? International Master of Sports in Combat Sambo, International Master of Sports in Pankration, International Master of Sports in Horting
Favorite grappling technique: Painful techniques on the leg
Favorite Striking technique: Fast attacks with both hands
