Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira's Professional MMA debut
Oliveira made his professional debut against Diego Braga on March 15, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Diego Braga who carried a 5-4-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Charles Oliveira beat Diego Braga by KO/TKO at 2:30 of Round 1.
Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Oliveira made his debut in the UFC against Darren Elkins on August 1, 2010, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko having compiled a 12-0-0 professional MMA record.
Charles Oliveira beat Darren Elkins by Submission at 0:41 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Oliveira has gone on to fight a total of 31 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 21-9-0 with 1 no contest.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship against Michael Chandler
Oliveira won the UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship defeating Michael Chandler on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler.
This was Oliveira's 1st UFC championship fight.
Charles Oliveira beat Michael Chandler by KO/TKO at 0:19 of Round 2. Charles Oliveira took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Dustin Poirier
Oliveira defended his belt against Dustin Poirier on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier.
This was Oliveira's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
Charles Oliveira beat Dustin Poirier by Submission at 1:02 of Round 3. Charles Oliveira took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje
Oliveira won the UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship defeating Justin Gaethje on May 7, 2022 at UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje.
This was Oliveira's 3rd UFC championship fight.
Charles Oliveira beat Justin Gaethje by Submission at 3:22 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship loss to Islam Makhachev
Oliveira lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Islam Makhachev on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.
Charles Oliveira lost to Islam Makhachev by Submission at 3:16 of Round 2.
When was Charles Oliveira's last win?
Oliveira's last win came against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 on Saturday May 7, 2022. Charles Oliveira beat Justin Gaethje by Submission at 3:22 of Round 1.