The Heavyweight division is on the up and up with new signings and rising contenders. One of those prospects will get a shot at the rankings as Sergey Spivak will fight Alexey Oleynik on June 19th, as confirmed by Vestnik MMA, a Russian MMA outlet.

Alexey Oleynik (59-15-1), ranked at #15, is on a two-fight losing streak, dropping knockout defeats to Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus in his most recent outings. He had won two straight prior to that, with a submission over Maurice Greene and a decision against Fabricio Werdum. Though he is now 43 years old, Oleynik is a grappling elite and still presents serious danger on the mat for any opponent.

A short notice opportunity got Sergey Spivak (12-2) to the UFC and though Walt Harris gave him an unfriendly welcome via first round knockout, he is 3-1 since. That includes two stoppages, a submission of Tai Tuivasa and a ground and pound knockout of Jared Vanderaa. “Polar Bear” is also a grappler who succeeds with his power takedowns and dominant top control, but also brings a good clip on the feet, making him a formidable a

This 265 pounds contest will take place on a currently untitled Fight Night card, which is set to be headlined by the Korean Zombie and Dan Ige.