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Charles OliveiraLW
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Charles Oliveira

"do Bronxs"

BrazilBrazilAge 36Chute Boxe Diego LimaUFC
37
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
86%
Finish Rate
10
KO / TKO
22
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut

Biography

Charles Oliveira da Silva is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and fourth degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. Oliveira currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and current symbolic UFC "BMF" titleholder. As of January 27, 2026, he is #3 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings and as of June 23, 2026, he is #15 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Oliveira started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his youth, achieving multiple championship titles before transitioning to MMA in 2007. Oliveira holds multiple UFC records, notably the most submission wins in the organization's history at 17, most finishes at 21 and most bonuses at 21.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy56%
Takedown accuracy40%

3.23

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.05

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.29

/ 15 min

Takedowns

2.59

avg

Submissions

0.41

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut Aug. 1, 2010Born State of São Paulo, BrazilTeam Bronx's Gold Team

How He Wins

KO / TKO10
Decision4
Submission22

Finish Rate

86%
32 of 37
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
W
W

Mixed Martial Arts49 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesMax HollowayH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 326Mar 7, 2026
WinPolandMateusz GamrotH2HSubmission (face crank)R2UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. GamrotOct 11, 2025
LossSpainIlia TopuriaH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 317Jun 28, 2025
WinUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 309Nov 16, 2024
LossArmeniaArman TsarukyanH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 300Apr 13, 2024
WinUnited StatesBeneil DariushH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 289Jun 10, 2023
LossRussiaIslam MakhachevH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R2UFC 280Oct 22, 2022
WinUnited StatesJustin GaethjeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 274May 7, 2022
WinUnited StatesDustin PoirierH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC 269Dec 11, 2021
WinUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 262May 15, 2021
WinUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 256Dec 12, 2020
WinUnited StatesKevin LeeH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. OliveiraMar 14, 2020
WinUnited StatesJared GordonH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. JacaréNov 16, 2019
WinUnited StatesNik LentzH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. LeeMay 18, 2019
WinSwedenDavid TeymurH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2Feb 2, 2019
WinUnited StatesJim MillerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2Dec 15, 2018
WinUnited StatesChristos GiagosH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. AndersSep 22, 2018
WinUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 225Jun 9, 2018
LossUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HTKO (elbows)R2UFC 218Dec 2, 2017
WinUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 210Apr 8, 2017
LossUnited StatesRicardo LamasH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. FergusonNov 5, 2016
LossUnited StatesAnthony PettisH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC on Fox: Maia vs. ConditAug 27, 2016
WinUnited StatesMyles JuryH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015
LossUnited StatesMax HollowayH2HTKO (neck injury)-->R1UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. OliveiraAug 23, 2015
WinUnited StatesNik LentzH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. AlvesMay 30, 2015
WinUnited StatesJeremy StephensH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 12, 2014
WinJapanHatsu HiokiH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. MarquardtJun 28, 2014
WinEnglandAndy OgleH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. MousasiFeb 15, 2014
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 162Jul 6, 2013
LossUnited StatesCub SwansonH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 152Sep 22, 2012
WinUnited StatesJonathan BrookinsH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012
WinUnited StatesEric WiselyH2HSubmission (calf slicer)R1UFC on Fox: Evans vs. DavisJan 28, 2012
LossUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Live: Hardy vs. LytleAug 14, 2011
NCUnited StatesNik LentzH2HNC (illegal knee)R2UFC Live: Kongo vs. BarryJun 26, 2011
LossUnited StatesJim MillerH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1UFC 124Dec 11, 2010
WinUnited StatesEfraín EscuderoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
WinUnited StatesDarren ElkinsH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R1UFC Live: Jones vs. MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010
WinBrazilDiego BattagliaH2HKO (slam)R1Warriors Challenge 5Feb 14, 2010
WinBrazilEduardo PachuH2HDecision (split)R3Eagle FC 1Sep 26, 2009
WinBrazilAlexandre BezerraH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2First Class Fight 3Sep 18, 2009
WinUnited StatesDom StancoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Ring of Combat 24Apr 17, 2009
WinBrazilCarlos SoaresH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R1Jungle Fight 12Mar 21, 2009
WinBrazilElieni SilvaH2HTKO (knee and punches)R2Korea Fight 1Dec 29, 2008
WinFranceMehdi BaghdadH2HTKO (punches)R1Kawai Arena 1Dec 13, 2008
WinBrazilDiego BragaH2HTKO (punches)R1Predador FC 9Mar 15, 2008
WinBrazilRosenildo RochaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)—1—
WinDaniel FernandesH2HKO (strikes)—N/A—
WinBrazilViscardi AndradeH2HTKO (punches)Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal.2—
WinJackson PontesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Welterweight debut. Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.