Alex Oliveira snapped skid and proved something to himself at UFC 248

LAS VEGAS – Alex Oliveira beat Max Griffin with a split decision Saturday to open up the main card at UFC 248 in Las Vegas.

Take a look inside the fight with Oliveira, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win since September 2018.

Result: Alex Oliveira def. Max Griffin via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Updated records: Oliveira (21-8-1 MMA, 10-6 UFC), Griffin (15-8 MMA, 3-6 UFC)
Key stat: Griffin had a slight striking edge at 62-61, but Oliveira nearly doubled up on him in significant strikes at 40-23.

Oliveira on the fight’s key moment

“I know that he was feeling my kicks and when I got him down he was complaining a lot, so I know that he didn’t want to be there.”

Oliveira on the close decision

“I knew I had won the first round. I knew he had won the second one. But I know I had the third round, even though it was really tight. I was confident, but you never know until they raise your arm.”

Oliveira on what he wants next

“I proved to myself tonight that I have the capacity to be one of the best in the UFC. 2019 was a hard year for me. Thank God I started 2020 on the right foot. (UFC president) Dana (White), give me more fights.”

To hear more from Oliveira, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.