“I really wanted to win this day, it’s cool and symbolic. But still, May 9 is a sacred day for people in our country, and I really did not want to let our compatriots down. I tried to do everything I could, ”- quotes Oleinik TASS.
Oleinik defeated Werdum at UFC 249 by a split decision. Now he has 59 wins, 13 losses and one draw in MMA.
Earlier it was reported that the battle of Oleynik was not broadcast in Ukraine due to a ban by the country's authorities.