Brazilian prospect Alex Oliveira wasn’t able to finish off Octagon debutant Joe Merritt in UFC Fight Night prelim action on Saturday, but in their welterweight bout at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, it was “Cowboy” picking up his second victory in a month, this time via unanimous decision.
Scores were 30-27 across the board. Oliveira, who normally competes at lightweight, but who stepped up for this bout on short notice after visa issues forced 12 fighters off the card, was coming off a May 30 submission of KJ Noons.