Fight Details
Event: UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET (Preliminary Card)
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Weight Class: Bantamweight (135 lbs / 61.2 kg)
Fight Order: Preliminary Card (Fight 9 of 14)
Fighter Breakdown
| Fighter | Kyler Phillips | Vinicius Oliveira |
| Nickname | “The Matrix” | “Lok Dog” |
| Record | 12-3-0 | 22-3-0 |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) | 5’9″ (175 cm) |
| Reach | 72″ (183 cm) | 70.5″ (179 cm) |
| Gym | MMA Lab | Sombra Team MMA |
| Nationality | USA | Brazil |
Phillips is known for his dynamic striking and unpredictable movement, earning his nickname “The Matrix.”
Oliveira brings a more aggressive style, with a 73% KO ratio and a five-fight win streak, including victories over Said Nurmagomedov and Ricky Simon.
Recent Form & Momentum
Kyler Phillips – Last 5 Fights
Loss vs. Rob Font (Oct 2024)
Win vs. Pedro Munhoz (Mar 2024)
Win vs. Raoni Barcelos (Aug 2023)
Win vs. Marcelo Rojo (Feb 2022)
Loss vs. Raulian Paiva (Jul 2021)
Vinicius Oliveira – Last 5 Fights
Win vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Feb 2025)
Win vs. Ricky Simon (Jun 2024)
Win vs. Bernardo Sopaj (Mar 2024)
Win vs. Yanis Ghemmouri (Mar 2024)
Win vs. Felipe Colares (Dec 2023)
Oliveira enters UFC 318 with undeniable momentum, while Phillips looks to rebound from a tough loss and reassert his place in the top 15.
Key Matchup Factors
Striking: Phillips is elusive and creative, but Oliveira’s power and pressure could overwhelm if he closes distance early.
Grappling: Phillips has solid BJJ fundamentals, but Oliveira’s takedown defense and ground-and-pound are underrated.
Cardio: Both fighters have gone the distance multiple times, but Phillips’ pace and movement may test Oliveira’s gas tank.
FIGHT ODDS
Kyler Phillips + 140
Vinicius Oliveira – 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
