Charles Oliveira
Last fight: Win vs Max Holloway · Unanimous Decision · Mar 7, 2026
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
Upcoming
- UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopesvs Diego LopesLightweight
Latest on Charles Oliveira
More on the blogCareer history
- WINvs Max HollowayUFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira 2· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 37-11 vs 27-9UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot· Oct 11, 2025· Lightweight· 36-11 vs 25-4POTNSUBR2 · 2:48
- LOSSUFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Lightweight· 35-11 vs 17-0TKOR1 · 2:27
- WINUFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Lightweight· 35-10 vs 23-9FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 300: Pereira vs Hill· Apr 13, 2024· Lightweight· 34-10 vs 22-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana· Jun 10, 2023· Lightweight· 34-9 vs 22-5-1POTNTKOR1 · 4:10
- LOSSUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Lightweight· 33-9 vs 23-1SUBR2 · 3:16
- WINUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Lightweight· 33-8 vs 23-4SUBR1 · 3:22
- WINUFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Lightweight· 32-8 vs 28-7POTNSUBR3 · 1:02
- WINUFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Lightweight· 31-8 vs 22-6POTNTKOR2 · 0:19
- WINUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Lightweight· 30-8 vs 25-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Kevin LeeUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020· Lightweight· 29-8 vs 18-6POTNSUBR3 · 0:28
- WINvs Jared GordonUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza· Nov 16, 2019· Lightweight· 28-8 vs 15-4POTNTKOR1 · 1:26
- WINvs Nik LentzUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 18, 2019· Lightweight· 27-8 vs 30-10-2TKOR2 · 2:11
- WINvs David TeymurUFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Lightweight· 26-8 vs 8-2POTNSUBR2 · 0:55
- WINvs Jim MillerUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2· Dec 15, 2018· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 29-13POTNSUBR1 · 1:15
- WINUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Lightweight· 24-8 vs 15-7POTNSUBR2 · 3:22
- WINvs Clay GuidaUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Lightweight· 23-8 vs 34-18POTNSUBR1 · 2:18
- LOSSvs Paul FelderUFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 22-8 vs 15-3TKOR2 · 4:06
- WINvs Will BrooksUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 18-3POTNSUBR1 · 2:30
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 17-5SUBR2 · 2:13
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Condit· Aug 27, 2016· Featherweight· 21-6 vs 19-5SUBR3 · 1:49
- WINvs Myles JuryUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Featherweight· 21-5 vs 15-2SUBR1 · 3:05
- LOSSvs Max HollowayUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· Aug 23, 2015· Featherweight· 20-5 vs 14-3TKOR1 · 1:39
- WINvs Nik LentzUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· May 30, 2015· Featherweight· 20-4 vs 25-7-2FOTN + POTNSUBR3 · 1:10
- WINUFC · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be Crowned· Dec 12, 2014· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 23-11UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Hatsu HiokiUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 27-8-2POTNSUBR2 · 4:32
- WINvs Andy OgleUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· Feb 15, 2014· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 9-4POTNSUBR3 · 2:40
- LOSSUFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 16-4-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Cub SwansonUFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Featherweight· 16-3 vs 18-5TKOR1 · 2:40
- WINUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 13-5SUBR2 · 2:42
- WINvs Eric WiselyUFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis· Jan 28, 2012· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 19-7SOTNSUBR1 · 1:43
- LOSSUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 16-3TKOR1 · 3:01
- NCvs Nik LentzUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry· Jun 26, 2011· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 21-3-2FOTNOverturnedR2 · 1:48
- LOSSvs Jim MillerUFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck· Dec 11, 2010· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 19-2SUBR1 · 1:59
- WINUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Lightweight· 14-0 vs 13-2SOTNSUBR3 · 2:25
- WINUFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 13-0 vs 11-2SOTNSUBR1 · 0:41
- WINvs Diego BatagliaWarrior Challenge· Feb 14, 2010· 12-0 vs 4-5TKO
- WINvs Rosenildo RochaWarrior Challenge· Feb 14, 2010· 11-0 vs 1-2SUB
- WINvs Eduardo PachuSao Paulo Regional· Sep 26, 2009· 10-0 vs 8-3DEC
- WINSao Paulo Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 9-0 vs 5-1SUB
- WINvs Dom StancoRing of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 6-3SUBR1 · 3:33
- WINvs Carlos SoaresJungle Fight· Mar 21, 2009· 7-0 vs 0-2SUB
- WINvs Daniel FernandesSao Paulo Regional· Dec 29, 2008· 5-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Elieni SilvaSao Paulo Regional· Dec 29, 2008· 5-0 vs 3-3TKO
- WINSao Paulo Regional· Dec 13, 2008· 4-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Jakson PontesPredador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-1SUB
- WINPredador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 2-2TKO
- WINvs Diego BragaPredador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 1-0 vs 5-5TKO
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Lucas BarrosSFT 20: Battle of Olympus· Jan 25, 2020· 2-0DEC
- WINvs Jaime Canuto×1Title bout · Title win #12007 Brazilian National Championship· May 20, 2007· Featherweight· 1-0-
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Rui Machado· Nov 3, 2007· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 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 AceUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Charles Oliveira sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most performance bonuses, Lightweight18
- #1 Most performance bonuses, all divisions25
- #1 Most finishes, all divisions21
- #1 Most submissions, Featherweight6
- #1 Most submissions, all divisions17
- #2 Most finishes, Lightweight15
- #2 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight20:49
- #2 Most submissions, Lightweight11
- #2 Most submission attempts, all divisions48
- #2 Most submission attempts, Lightweight32
- #3 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Featherweight2.4
- #3 Most submission attempts, Featherweight16
- #4 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Lightweight2.5
- #7 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight14:52
- #7 Most fights, all divisions36
- #8 Fastest submissions, Lightweight0:41
Bonus résumé
Charles Oliveira has won 21 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $900,000.
- ★ POTNvs Mateusz Gamrot · UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs GamrotOct 11, 2025
- ★ FOTNvs Michael Chandler · UFC 309: Jones vs MiocicNov 16, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Beneil Dariush · UFC 289: Nunes vs AldanaJun 10, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Dustin Poirier · UFC 269: Oliveira vs PoirierDec 11, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Michael Chandler · UFC 262: Oliveira vs ChandlerMay 15, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Kevin Lee · UFC Fight Night: Lee vs OliveiraMar 14, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Jared Gordon · UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs SouzaNov 16, 2019
- ★ POTNvs David Teymur · UFC Fight NightFeb 2, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Jim Miller · UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2Dec 15, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Christos Giagos · UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AndersSep 22, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Clay Guida · UFC 225: Whittaker vs RomeroJun 9, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Will Brooks · UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2Apr 8, 2017
- ★ FOTN + POTNvs Nik Lentz · UFC Fight Night: Condit vs AlvesMay 30, 2015
- ★ POTNvs Hatsu Hioki · UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs MarquardtJun 28, 2014
- ★ POTNvs Andy Ogle · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MousasiFeb 15, 2014
- ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanJul 6, 2013
- ★ SOTNvs Eric Wisely · UFC on FOX: Evans vs DavisJan 28, 2012
- ★ FOTNvs Nik Lentz · UFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011
- ★ SOTNvs Efrain Escudero · UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs PalharesSep 15, 2010
- ★ 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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Charles Oliveira earns per fight.
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
Featherweight
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1964▲11
- Peak
- 1971May 8, 2022
- Rated fights
- 48
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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