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Charles Oliveira

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Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira da Silva (born October 17, 1989) 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 in the UFC lightweight rankings and as of May 12, 2026, he is 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.

Infobox

Born
Charles Oliveira da Silva (1989-10-17) October 17, 1989 Guarujá, Brazil
Nickname
do Bronxs
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division
Featherweight (2012–2016) Lightweight (2008–2011, 2017–present) Welterweight (2008)
Reach
74 in (188 cm)
Style
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out of
Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil
Team
Chute Boxe Academy Macaco Gold Team (2008–2018)
Trainer
Diego Lima
Rank
4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black prajied in Muay Thai
Years active
2008–present
Total
49
Wins
37
By knockout
5
By submission
4
By decision
2
Losses
11
No contests
1

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
49 matches
By knockout
37 wins
10
11 losses
5
By submission
By submission
49 matches
By submission
37 wins
22
11 losses
4
By decision
By decision
49 matches
By decision
37 wins
5
11 losses
2
No contests
No contests
49 matches
No contests
37 wins
1
49 matches
37 wins
11 losses
By knockout
10
5
By submission
22
4
By decision
5
2
No contests
1
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
37–11 (1)
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 326
Date
March 7, 2026
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
36–11 (1)
Opponent
Mateusz Gamrot
Method
Submission (face crank)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
Date
October 11, 2025
Round
2
Time
2:48
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Notes
Extended the UFC record for most finishes (21) and most submissions (17). Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
35–11 (1)
Opponent
Ilia Topuria
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 317
Date
June 28, 2025
Round
1
Time
2:27
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
35–10 (1)
Opponent
Michael Chandler
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 309
Date
November 16, 2024
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
34–10 (1)
Opponent
Arman Tsarukyan
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC 300
Date
April 13, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
UFC Lightweight title eliminator.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
34–9 (1)
Opponent
Beneil Dariush
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 289
Date
June 10, 2023
Round
1
Time
4:10
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
33–9 (1)
Opponent
Islam Makhachev
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
UFC 280
Date
October 22, 2022
Round
2
Time
3:16
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
33–8 (1)
Opponent
Justin Gaethje
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 274
Date
May 7, 2022
Round
1
Time
3:22
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Oliveira missed weight (155 lb) and was stripped of the UFC Lightweight Championship. Only Gaethje was eligible to win the title.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
32–8 (1)
Opponent
Dustin Poirier
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 269
Date
December 11, 2021
Round
3
Time
1:02
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
31–8 (1)
Opponent
Michael Chandler
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 262
Date
May 15, 2021
Round
2
Time
0:19
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Notes
Won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Broke the UFC record for most finishes (17). Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
30–8 (1)
Opponent
Tony Ferguson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 256
Date
December 12, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–8 (1)
Opponent
Kevin Lee
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
Date
March 14, 2020
Round
3
Time
0:28
Location
Brasília, Brazil
Notes
Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Lee missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–8 (1)
Opponent
Jared Gordon
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré
Date
November 16, 2019
Round
1
Time
1:26
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–8 (1)
Opponent
Nik Lentz
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee
Date
May 18, 2019
Round
2
Time
2:11
Location
Rochester, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–8 (1)
Opponent
David Teymur
Method
Submission (anaconda choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2
Date
February 2, 2019
Round
2
Time
0:55
Location
Fortaleza, Brazil
Notes
Teymur was deducted one point in round 1 due to an eye poke. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–8 (1)
Opponent
Jim Miller
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
Date
December 15, 2018
Round
1
Time
1:15
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–8 (1)
Opponent
Christos Giagos
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders
Date
September 22, 2018
Round
2
Time
3:22
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
Broke the UFC record for most submission wins (11). Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–8 (1)
Opponent
Clay Guida
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 225
Date
June 9, 2018
Round
1
Time
2:18
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
22–8 (1)
Opponent
Paul Felder
Method
TKO (elbows)
Event
UFC 218
Date
December 2, 2017
Round
2
Time
4:06
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–7 (1)
Opponent
Will Brooks
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 210
Date
April 8, 2017
Round
1
Time
2:30
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Notes
Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
21–7 (1)
Opponent
Ricardo Lamas
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Date
November 5, 2016
Round
2
Time
2:13
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Notes
Catchweight (155 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
21–6 (1)
Opponent
Anthony Pettis
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit
Date
August 27, 2016
Round
3
Time
1:49
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–5 (1)
Opponent
Myles Jury
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Date
December 19, 2015
Round
1
Time
3:05
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Notes
Catchweight (150 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–5 (1)
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
TKO (neck injury)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
Date
August 23, 2015
Round
1
Time
1:39
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–4 (1)
Opponent
Nik Lentz
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves
Date
May 30, 2015
Round
3
Time
1:10
Location
Goiânia, Brazil
Notes
Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–4 (1)
Opponent
Jeremy Stephens
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Date
December 12, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Catchweight (146 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–4 (1)
Opponent
Hatsu Hioki
Method
Submission (anaconda choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt
Date
June 28, 2014
Round
2
Time
4:32
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–4 (1)
Opponent
Andy Ogle
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
Date
February 15, 2014
Round
3
Time
2:40
Location
Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–4 (1)
Opponent
Frankie Edgar
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 162
Date
July 6, 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–3 (1)
Opponent
Cub Swanson
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 152
Date
September 22, 2012
Round
1
Time
2:40
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Notes
Catchweight (146 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–2 (1)
Opponent
Jonathan Brookins
Method
Submission (anaconda choke)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Date
June 1, 2012
Round
2
Time
2:42
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–2 (1)
Opponent
Eric Wisely
Method
Submission (calf slicer)
Event
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis
Date
January 28, 2012
Round
1
Time
1:43
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Featherweight debut. Submission of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–2 (1)
Opponent
Donald Cerrone
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle
Date
August 14, 2011
Round
1
Time
3:01
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
14–1 (1)
Opponent
Nik Lentz
Method
NC (illegal knee)
Event
UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
Date
June 26, 2011
Round
2
Time
1:48
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Oliveira; overturned due to an illegal knee. Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–1
Opponent
Jim Miller
Method
Submission (kneebar)
Event
UFC 124
Date
December 11, 2010
Round
1
Time
1:59
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Efrain Escudero
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
Date
September 15, 2010
Round
3
Time
2:25
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Notes
Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Escudero missed weight. Submission of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Darren Elkins
Method
Submission (triangle armbar)
Event
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
Date
August 1, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:41
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Notes
Submission of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Diego Battaglia
Method
KO (slam)
Event
Warriors Challenge 5
Date
February 14, 2010
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Porto Belo, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Rosenildo Rocha
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
1
Date
1:21
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Eduardo Pachu
Method
Decision (split)
Event
Eagle FC 1
Date
September 26, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Guarulhos, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Alexandre Bezerra
Method
Submission (anaconda choke)
Event
First Class Fight 3
Date
September 18, 2009
Round
2
Time
1:11
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Dom Stanco
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Ring of Combat 24
Date
April 17, 2009
Round
1
Time
3:33
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Carlos Soares
Method
Submission (triangle armbar)
Event
Jungle Fight 12
Date
March 21, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:48
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Elieni Silva
Method
TKO (knee and punches)
Event
Korea Fight 1
Date
December 29, 2008
Round
2
Time
N/A
Location
Santos, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Daniel Fernandes
Method
KO (strikes)
Event
N/A
Date
N/A
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Mehdi Baghdad
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Kawai Arena 1
Date
December 13, 2008
Round
1
Time
1:01
Location
São José dos Campos, Brazil
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Diego Braga
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Predador FC 9
Date
March 15, 2008
Round
1
Time
2:30
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
Won the Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Viscardi Andrade
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
2
Date
2:47
Round
Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Jackson Pontes
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
1
Date
2:11
Round
Welterweight debut. Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
37–11 (1)
Max Holloway
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 326
March 7, 2026
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Win
36–11 (1)
Mateusz Gamrot
Submission (face crank)
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
October 11, 2025
2
2:48
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Extended the UFC record for most finishes (21) and most submissions (17). Performance of the Night.
Loss
35–11 (1)
Ilia Topuria
KO (punches)
UFC 317
June 28, 2025
1
2:27
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
35–10 (1)
Michael Chandler
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 309
November 16, 2024
5
5:00
New York City, New York, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
34–10 (1)
Arman Tsarukyan
Decision (split)
UFC 300
April 13, 2024
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
UFC Lightweight title eliminator.
Win
34–9 (1)
Beneil Dariush
TKO (punches)
UFC 289
June 10, 2023
1
4:10
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Performance of the Night.
Loss
33–9 (1)
Islam Makhachev
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
UFC 280
October 22, 2022
2
3:16
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
33–8 (1)
Justin Gaethje
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 274
May 7, 2022
1
3:22
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Oliveira missed weight (155 lb) and was stripped of the UFC Lightweight Championship. Only Gaethje was eligible to win the title.
Win
32–8 (1)
Dustin Poirier
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 269
December 11, 2021
3
1:02
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
31–8 (1)
Michael Chandler
TKO (punches)
UFC 262
May 15, 2021
2
0:19
Houston, Texas, United States
Won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Broke the UFC record for most finishes (17). Performance of the Night.
Win
30–8 (1)
Tony Ferguson
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 256
December 12, 2020
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
29–8 (1)
Kevin Lee
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
March 14, 2020
3
0:28
Brasília, Brazil
Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Lee missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win
28–8 (1)
Jared Gordon
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré
November 16, 2019
1
1:26
São Paulo, Brazil
Performance of the Night.
Win
27–8 (1)
Nik Lentz
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee
May 18, 2019
2
2:11
Rochester, New York, United States
Win
26–8 (1)
David Teymur
Submission (anaconda choke)
UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2
February 2, 2019
2
0:55
Fortaleza, Brazil
Teymur was deducted one point in round 1 due to an eye poke. Performance of the Night.
Win
25–8 (1)
Jim Miller
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
December 15, 2018
1
1:15
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
24–8 (1)
Christos Giagos
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders
September 22, 2018
2
3:22
São Paulo, Brazil
Broke the UFC record for most submission wins (11). Performance of the Night.
Win
23–8 (1)
Clay Guida
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 225
June 9, 2018
1
2:18
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Performance of the Night.
Loss
22–8 (1)
Paul Felder
TKO (elbows)
UFC 218
December 2, 2017
2
4:06
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win
22–7 (1)
Will Brooks
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 210
April 8, 2017
1
2:30
Buffalo, New York, United States
Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss
21–7 (1)
Ricardo Lamas
Submission (guillotine choke)
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
November 5, 2016
2
2:13
Mexico City, Mexico
Catchweight (155 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Loss
21–6 (1)
Anthony Pettis
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit
August 27, 2016
3
1:49
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
21–5 (1)
Myles Jury
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
December 19, 2015
1
3:05
Orlando, Florida, United States
Catchweight (150 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Loss
20–5 (1)
Max Holloway
TKO (neck injury)
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
August 23, 2015
1
1:39
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win
20–4 (1)
Nik Lentz
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves
May 30, 2015
3
1:10
Goiânia, Brazil
Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
19–4 (1)
Jeremy Stephens
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
December 12, 2014
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Catchweight (146 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win
18–4 (1)
Hatsu Hioki
Submission (anaconda choke)
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt
June 28, 2014
2
4:32
Auckland, New Zealand
Performance of the Night.
Win
17–4 (1)
Andy Ogle
Submission (triangle choke)
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
February 15, 2014
3
2:40
Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Performance of the Night.
Loss
16–4 (1)
Frankie Edgar
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 162
July 6, 2013
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
16–3 (1)
Cub Swanson
KO (punch)
UFC 152
September 22, 2012
1
2:40
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Catchweight (146 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win
16–2 (1)
Jonathan Brookins
Submission (anaconda choke)
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
June 1, 2012
2
2:42
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
15–2 (1)
Eric Wisely
Submission (calf slicer)
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis
January 28, 2012
1
1:43
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Featherweight debut. Submission of the Night.
Loss
14–2 (1)
Donald Cerrone
TKO (punches)
UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle
August 14, 2011
1
3:01
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
NC
14–1 (1)
Nik Lentz
NC (illegal knee)
UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
June 26, 2011
2
1:48
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Oliveira; overturned due to an illegal knee. Fight of the Night.
Loss
14–1
Jim Miller
Submission (kneebar)
UFC 124
December 11, 2010
1
1:59
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
14–0
Efrain Escudero
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
September 15, 2010
3
2:25
Austin, Texas, United States
Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Escudero missed weight. Submission of the Night.
Win
13–0
Darren Elkins
Submission (triangle armbar)
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
August 1, 2010
1
0:41
San Diego, California, United States
Submission of the Night.
Win
12–0
Diego Battaglia
KO (slam)
Warriors Challenge 5
February 14, 2010
1
N/A
Porto Belo, Brazil
Win
11–0
Rosenildo Rocha
Submission (rear-naked choke)
1
1:21
Win
10–0
Eduardo Pachu
Decision (split)
Eagle FC 1
September 26, 2009
3
5:00
Guarulhos, Brazil
Win
9–0
Alexandre Bezerra
Submission (anaconda choke)
First Class Fight 3
September 18, 2009
2
1:11
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
8–0
Dom Stanco
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Ring of Combat 24
April 17, 2009
1
3:33
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
7–0
Carlos Soares
Submission (triangle armbar)
Jungle Fight 12
March 21, 2009
1
2:48
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win
6–0
Elieni Silva
TKO (knee and punches)
Korea Fight 1
December 29, 2008
2
N/A
Santos, Brazil
Win
5–0
Daniel Fernandes
KO (strikes)
N/A
N/A
Win
4–0
Mehdi Baghdad
TKO (punches)
Kawai Arena 1
December 13, 2008
1
1:01
São José dos Campos, Brazil
Lightweight debut.
Win
3–0
Diego Braga
TKO (punches)
Predador FC 9
March 15, 2008
1
2:30
São Paulo, Brazil
Won the Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix.
Win
2–0
Viscardi Andrade
TKO (punches)
2
2:47
Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
1–0
Jackson Pontes
Submission (rear-naked choke)
1
2:11
Welterweight debut. Predador FC Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur mixed martial arts record
1 match
1 match
Amateur record breakdown
1 match
Amateur record breakdown
1 win
Col 3
0 losses
By submission
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
Amateur record breakdown
1 match
1 win
0 losses
By submission
1
0
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Rui Machado
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Circuito Nacional de Vale-Tudo Amador
Date
November 3, 2007
Round
1
Time
0:15
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
1–0
Rui Machado
Submission (armbar)
Circuito Nacional de Vale-Tudo Amador
November 3, 2007
1
0:15
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 262
Fight
Oliveira vs. Chandler
Date
15 May 2021
Venue
Toyota Center
City
Houston, Texas, United States
PPV buys
300,000
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 269
Fight
Oliveira vs. Poirier
Date
11 December 2021
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV buys
500,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 274
Fight
Oliveira vs. Gaethje
Date
7 May 2022
Venue
Footprint Center
City
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
PPV buys
400,000
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 280
Fight
Oliveira vs. Makhachev
Date
22 October 2022
Venue
Etihad Arena
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PPV buys
650,000
5.
5.
No.
5.
Event
UFC 317
Fight
Topuria vs. Oliveira
Date
28 June 2025
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV buys
1.
UFC 262
Oliveira vs. Chandler
15 May 2021
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas, United States
300,000
2.
UFC 269
Oliveira vs. Poirier
11 December 2021
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
500,000
3.
UFC 274
Oliveira vs. Gaethje
7 May 2022
Footprint Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
400,000
4.
UFC 280
Oliveira vs. Makhachev
22 October 2022
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
650,000
5.
UFC 317
Topuria vs. Oliveira
28 June 2025
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Not Disclosed

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  2. Paulo was later killed, caught in a crossfire in Vicente de Carvalho when Charles was 14.
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