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Charles Oliveira

"Do Bronxs"
37-11-0#3Lightweight★ 21bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0Grappling 2-0

Last fight: Win vs Max Holloway · Unanimous Decision · Mar 7, 2026

37-11-0 · 32 finishes · Full stats →
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vs Diego Lopes
UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Charles Oliveira holds a professional MMA record of 37-11-0. Oliveira has won 37 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 22 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Oliveira lands 3.23 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 2.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Oliveira also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: March 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Oct 17, 1989
Age
37
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Guaruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  1. UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes
    vs Diego LopesLightweight

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Diego Bataglia
    Warrior Challenge· Feb 14, 2010· 12-0 vs 4-5
    TKO
  2. WIN
    vs Rosenildo Rocha
    Warrior Challenge· Feb 14, 2010· 11-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Eduardo Pachu
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 26, 2009· 10-0 vs 8-3
    DEC
  4. WIN
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 9-0 vs 5-1
    SUB
  5. WIN
    vs Dom Stanco
    Ring of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:33
  6. WIN
    vs Carlos Soares
    Jungle Fight· Mar 21, 2009· 7-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
  7. WIN
    vs Daniel Fernandes
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 29, 2008· 5-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  8. WIN
    vs Elieni Silva
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 29, 2008· 5-0 vs 3-3
    TKO
  9. WIN
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 13, 2008· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  10. WIN
    vs Jakson Pontes
    Predador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  11. WIN
    Predador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Diego Braga
    Predador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 5-5
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ
  • 2010Black belt · BJJ · Jorge Patino "Macaco" and Ericson Cardoso
  • 2008Champion · CBJJE South American · junior · Purple belt
  • 2008Runner-up · CBJJE World Cup · junior · Purple belt
  • 2007Champion · CBJJE Worlds · junior · Blue belt
  • 2007Champion · FPJJ Sao Paulo State · junior · Blue belt
  • 2005Champion · Copa Nacao Jiu Jitsu · youth
  • AGE 12Started in BJJ

Camp

  • Chute Boxe Diego Lima · Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Macaco Gold Team · Guaruja/Sao Paulo, Brazil Former

Coaches

  • Diego Lima · Head coach
  • Jorge Patino · Grappling coach
  • Roger Coelho · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Ian Machado Garry
  • Allan Nascimento

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power95
Kick power95
Punch speed95
Kick speed95
Accuracy93
Takedowns89
Ground striking90
Submissions99
Chin92
Body strength91
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 37-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.23per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.05per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.29per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed55%
Submission attempts2.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 25-11-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.23per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.05per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.29per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed55%
Submission attempts2.6per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Charles Oliveira sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Charles Oliveira has won 21 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $900,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×14★ Submission of the Night ×3
  1. ★ POTNvs Mateusz Gamrot · UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs GamrotOct 11, 2025
  2. ★ FOTNvs Michael Chandler · UFC 309: Jones vs MiocicNov 16, 2024
  3. ★ POTNvs Beneil Dariush · UFC 289: Nunes vs AldanaJun 10, 2023
  4. ★ POTNvs Dustin Poirier · UFC 269: Oliveira vs PoirierDec 11, 2021
  5. ★ POTNvs Michael Chandler · UFC 262: Oliveira vs ChandlerMay 15, 2021
  6. ★ POTNvs Kevin Lee · UFC Fight Night: Lee vs OliveiraMar 14, 2020
  7. ★ POTNvs Jared Gordon · UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs SouzaNov 16, 2019
  8. ★ POTNvs David Teymur · UFC Fight NightFeb 2, 2019
  9. ★ POTNvs Jim Miller · UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2Dec 15, 2018
  10. ★ POTNvs Christos Giagos · UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AndersSep 22, 2018
  11. ★ POTNvs Clay Guida · UFC 225: Whittaker vs RomeroJun 9, 2018
  12. ★ POTNvs Will Brooks · UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2Apr 8, 2017
  13. ★ FOTN + POTNvs Nik Lentz · UFC Fight Night: Condit vs AlvesMay 30, 2015
  14. ★ POTNvs Hatsu Hioki · UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs MarquardtJun 28, 2014
  15. ★ POTNvs Andy Ogle · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MousasiFeb 15, 2014
  16. ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanJul 6, 2013
  17. ★ SOTNvs Eric Wisely · UFC on FOX: Evans vs DavisJan 28, 2012
  18. ★ FOTNvs Nik Lentz · UFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011
  19. ★ SOTNvs Efrain Escudero · UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs PalharesSep 15, 2010
  20. ★ SOTNvs Darren Elkins · UFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Charles Oliveira earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Charles Oliveira's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#3 Lightweight
Meta rank
#3 Lightweight
Peak
Champion Lightweight
First ranked
Jun 30, 2014
Times ranked
427

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#1520222023202420252026May 17, 2021 · #11Jun 14, 2021 · #10Nov 2, 2021 · #7Nov 8, 2021 · #8Dec 13, 2021 · #5May 9, 2022 · #4Aug 22, 2022 · #3Oct 24, 2022 · #7Feb 7, 2023 · #8Mar 7, 2023 · #9Apr 11, 2023 · #8Jun 13, 2023 · #7Aug 22, 2023 · #6Sep 12, 2023 · #5Nov 14, 2023 · #6Mar 12, 2024 · #7Apr 16, 2024 · #11Apr 30, 2024 · #13Jun 4, 2024 · #12Jul 2, 2024 · #13Jul 30, 2024 · #15Aug 13, 2024 · #14Sep 17, 2024 · #15Feb 11, 2025 · #14Mar 11, 2025 · #15Mar 25, 2025 · #14May 13, 2025 · #15Jun 10, 2025 · #14Jun 24, 2025 · #13Jul 1, 2025 · #15Nov 25, 2025 · #14Mar 10, 2026 · #12Mar 17, 2026 · #11May 12, 2026 · #12Jun 16, 2026 · #14Jun 23, 2026 · #15Sep 21, 2026 · #15#15

Featherweight

#1#5#10#15201520162017Jun 30, 2014 · #14Nov 10, 2014 · #13Dec 8, 2014 · #14Dec 15, 2014 · #10Jan 5, 2015 · #9Apr 6, 2015 · #8Apr 20, 2015 · #9May 25, 2015 · #8Jun 1, 2015 · #7Jun 22, 2015 · #8Jun 29, 2015 · #7Jul 27, 2016 · #6Aug 31, 2016 · #8Nov 30, 2016 · #7Dec 14, 2016 · #8Dec 19, 2016 · #7Mar 6, 2017 · #8Mar 15, 2017 · #9Mar 22, 2017 · #9#9

Lightweight

C#5#10#152020202220242026Feb 4, 2019 · #14Feb 19, 2019 · #15Mar 26, 2019 · #12Apr 15, 2019 · #14May 13, 2019 · #15May 21, 2019 · #11Aug 12, 2019 · #12Oct 14, 2019 · #13Mar 16, 2020 · #8May 11, 2020 · #7Jun 29, 2020 · #6Nov 30, 2020 · #7Dec 14, 2020 · #3May 17, 2021 · CMay 9, 2022 · #1Apr 16, 2024 · #2Jul 1, 2025 · #3Jul 29, 2025 · #4Oct 14, 2025 · #3Nov 18, 2025 · #2Jan 27, 2026 · #3Nov 10, 2026 · #3#3

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1964▲11
Peak
1971May 8, 2022
Rated fights
48
1500165018001950200920122015201820212024Mar 15, 2008 · 1573Mar 15, 2008 · 1608Mar 15, 2008 · 1537Dec 13, 2008 · 1636Dec 29, 2008 · 1662Dec 29, 2008 · 1693Mar 21, 2009 · 1707Apr 17, 2009 · 1724Sep 18, 2009 · 1742Sep 26, 2009 · 1753Feb 14, 2010 · 1761Feb 14, 2010 · 1769Aug 1, 2010 · 1800Sep 15, 2010 · 1831Dec 12, 2010 · 1798Aug 14, 2011 · 1767Jan 28, 2012 · 1796Jun 1, 2012 · 1826Sep 22, 2012 · 1806Jul 6, 2013 · 1798Feb 15, 2014 · 1807Jun 28, 2014 · 1822Dec 12, 2014 · 1832May 30, 2015 · 1845Aug 23, 2015 · 1828Dec 19, 2015 · 1844Aug 28, 2016 · 1829Nov 6, 2016 · 1814Apr 9, 2017 · 1834Dec 2, 2017 · 1818Jun 9, 2018 · 1831Sep 23, 2018 · 1841Dec 16, 2018 · 1855Feb 3, 2019 · 1868May 19, 2019 · 1881Nov 17, 2019 · 1890Mar 14, 2020 · 1906Dec 13, 2020 · 1917May 16, 2021 · 1937Dec 12, 2021 · 1956May 8, 2022 · 1971Oct 22, 2022 · 1945Jun 11, 2023 · 1956Apr 14, 2024 · 1950Nov 17, 2024 · 1955Jun 29, 2025 · 1937Oct 11, 2025 · 1953Mar 7, 2026 · 19641964

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Frequently asked questions

When does Charles Oliveira fight next?

Charles Oliveira fights Diego Lopes on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

What is Charles Oliveira's record?

Charles Oliveira's professional MMA record is 37-11-0.

Who is Charles Oliveira fighting next?

Charles Oliveira's next opponent is Diego Lopes at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

Who did Charles Oliveira fight last?

Charles Oliveira most recently fought Max Holloway at UFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Charles Oliveira fight in?

Charles Oliveira fights at Lightweight.

Is Charles Oliveira ranked in the UFC?

Charles Oliveira is currently ranked #3 in the UFC Lightweight division.

How many knockouts does Charles Oliveira have?

Charles Oliveira has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 22 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Charles Oliveira won?

Charles Oliveira has won 21 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 14× Performance of the Night, 3× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Charles Oliveira?

Charles Oliveira is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Charles Oliveira weigh?

Charles Oliveira weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Charles Oliveira's reach?

Charles Oliveira has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Charles Oliveira?

Charles Oliveira is 37 years old (born Oct 17, 1989).

Where is Charles Oliveira from?

Charles Oliveira is from Brazil.

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