History of Charles Oliveira in Timeline
Charles Oliveira da Silva is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and a highly skilled Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner with a third-degree black belt.
October 1989: Birth of Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira was born in October 1989 in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil.
October 1989: Early Life and Health Challenges
Born in the favela of Vicente de Carvalho, Oliveira's early life in October 1989 was marked by a diagnosis of a heart murmur and rheumatic fever. Despite a doctor's warning against physical activity, his parents supported his involvement in sports, leading to an improvement in his health.
2004: Second São Paulo Championship
Oliveira secured his second victory at the São Paulo championship in 2004.
2005: Copa Nação Jiu-Jitsu Champion
In 2005, Oliveira added to his accolades by winning the Copa Nação Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
2006: Multiple Jiu-Jitsu Medals
Oliveira's dominance in Brazilian jiu-jitsu continued in 2006, as he earned an impressive 16 medals throughout the year.
2007: Transition to MMA
After building a successful foundation in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Oliveira transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2007.
2007: Shifting Focus to MMA
Oliveira made a strategic decision in 2007 to prioritize his career in MMA, capitalizing on his strong foundation in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
2007: Professional MMA Debut and Early Success
Oliveira's professional MMA career commenced in 2007 in Brazil, where he rapidly amassed a 12-0 record, showcasing a well-rounded skillset with victories by both knockout and submission.
2007: Two-Time CBJJE World Champion
While still a blue belt, Oliveira showcased his exceptional skills by becoming a two-time CBJJE World Champion in 2007.
March 2008: Predator FC 9 Welterweight Grand Prix Champion
Oliveira participated in and triumphed at the Predator FC 9 Welterweight Grand Prix in March 2008, demonstrating his resilience and determination by winning three fights in a single night to secure the championship title.
December 2008: Lightweight Debut and Tournament Success
In December 2008, Oliveira made his debut in the lightweight division at Kawai Arena, securing a victory against Mehdi Baghdad. He continued his winning streak by participating in the Korea Fight tournament, where he added two more victories to his record.
2008: CBJJE World Championship and South American Title
Oliveira's success on the world stage continued in 2008, securing a silver medal at the CBJJE World Championship as a purple belt and claiming the title of CBJJE South American Champion.
January 2010: Top Brazilian Prospect Recognition
Oliveira's rising star power was acknowledged in January 2010 when Sherdog named him as the third-best Brazilian prospect to watch.
February 2010: Double Victory Night
Oliveira once again proved his mettle by securing two victories in one night in February 2010, defeating Rosenildo Rocha by submission and Diego Bataglia by knockout.
December 11, 2010: First Career Loss at UFC 124
Oliveira faced his first career setback at UFC 124 on December 11, 2010, when he was submitted by Jim Miller via kneebar in the first round.
2010: Achieving Black Belt Status
A significant milestone in Oliveira's martial arts journey arrived in 2010 when he was awarded his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of Ericson Cardoso and Jorge "Macaco" Patino.
June 26, 2011: No Contest Due to Illegal Knee at UFC Live
Oliveira's fight against Nik Lentz at UFC Live on June 26, 2011, ended in a no contest. Initially ruled a win for Oliveira, the result was overturned due to an illegal knee delivered by Oliveira.
August 14, 2011: Loss at UFC on Versus 5 and Decision to Drop Weight Class
On August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5, Oliveira stepped in as a replacement fighter against Donald Cerrone. Following a loss by TKO in the first round, Oliveira decided to transition to the featherweight division.
November 19, 2011: Scheduled Bout at UFC 138
Oliveira was initially scheduled to face Joe Lauzon at UFC 138 on November 19, 2011.
January 20, 2012: UFC on FX Bout
Oliveira was briefly linked to a fight against Robert Peralta at UFC on FX on January 20, 2012.
January 28, 2012: Featherweight Debut and Historic Submission at UFC on Fox
Oliveira made a successful debut in the featherweight division on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox, submitting Eric Wisely with a reverse calf slicer in the first round. This marked the first time the technique had been used to finish a fight in UFC history.
June 1, 2012: Victory at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
Oliveira continued his winning ways on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale, utilizing his speed and agility to outstrike Jonathan Brookins and secure a second-round victory via anaconda choke.
September 22, 2012: Loss to Cub Swanson at UFC 152
Oliveira faced a tough challenge at UFC 152 on September 22, 2012, where he was defeated by Cub Swanson via knockout in the first round.
July 6, 2013: Fight of the Night Honors at UFC 162
Oliveira's tenacity and skill were on display at UFC 162 on July 6, 2013, where he went the distance with Frankie Edgar. Despite losing by unanimous decision, Oliveira's performance earned him Fight of the Night honors.
October 19, 2013: Scheduled Bout and Withdrawal at UFC 166
Oliveira was slated to face Estevan Payan at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013. However, the bout was canceled due to injuries sustained by both fighters.
February 15, 2014: Performance of the Night at UFC Fight Night 36
On February 15, 2014, Oliveira showcased his submission skills at UFC Fight Night 36, submitting Andy Ogle with a triangle choke in the third round. This victory earned him the Performance of the Night bonus award.
June 28, 2014: UFC Fight Night 43
On June 28, 2014, Charles Oliveira defeated Hatsu Hioki at UFC Fight Night 43 by submission. This marked the first time Hioki was finished in a fight.
September 5, 2014: UFC Fight Night 50 Weigh-In and Withdrawal
Scheduled to face Nik Lentz in a rematch at UFC Fight Night 50 on September 5, 2014, Oliveira missed the 146-pound featherweight limit, weighing in at 150 pounds. After being fined 20% of his purse and having the fight changed to a catchweight bout, Oliveira was ultimately pulled from the event due to illness from the weight cutting process.
December 12, 2014: The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
Charles Oliveira secured a victory against Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale on December 12, 2014.
May 30, 2015: UFC Fight Night 67
On May 30, 2015, in a thrilling rematch at UFC Fight Night 67, Oliveira defeated Nik Lentz via a guillotine choke submission in the third round, earning him both Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses.
August 23, 2015: UFC Fight Night 74
Charles Oliveira experienced a setback at UFC Fight Night 74 on August 23, 2015, losing to Max Holloway via TKO in the first round due to a neck/shoulder injury sustained during a takedown attempt. Later identified as a micro-tear in his esophagus, the injury led to his hospitalization and subsequent release after testing negative for major chest, neck, and throat injuries.
December 19, 2015: UFC on Fox 17
Oliveira faced Myles Jury at UFC on Fox 17 on December 19, 2015. Despite missing weight for the third time in his UFC career, resulting in a catchweight bout, Oliveira emerged victorious with a first-round submission.
August 27, 2016: UFC on Fox 21
Oliveira's bout with Anthony Pettis at UFC on Fox 21 on August 27, 2016, resulted in a loss after a hard-fought battle, succumbing to a guillotine choke submission in the third round.
November 5, 2016: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale
Oliveira's match against Ricardo Lamas at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale on November 5, 2016, was contested at a catchweight of 155 lbs due to Oliveira missing weight. The fight ended in a second-round submission loss for Oliveira.
April 8, 2017: UFC 210
Oliveira triumphed over Will Brooks in a lightweight bout at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017, securing a first-round victory via rear-naked choke submission. His performance earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
December 2, 2017: UFC 218
On December 2, 2017, at UFC 218, Oliveira lost to Paul Felder via TKO in the second round after absorbing multiple elbows while on his back.
2017: Oliveira Becomes a Father
Charles Oliveira and his wife welcomed their daughter in 2017. The family resides in Guarujá, near Oliveira's old neighborhood of Vicente de Carvalho.
September 22, 2018: UFC Fight Night 137
Oliveira faced Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night 137 on September 22, 2018, winning via submission in the second round. This victory marked his 11th submission win in the UFC, surpassing Royce Gracie for the most in the organization's history. He also received the Performance of the Night award.
December 15, 2018: UFC on Fox 31
Oliveira's rematch against Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 31 on December 15, 2018, resulted in a quick first-round victory via rear-naked choke submission. This win extended his own record for most submission wins in UFC history to 12 and earned him his seventh Performance of the Night award, setting a new record.
2018: Training Camp Switch
In 2018, Oliveira switched to Chute Boxe Diego Lima to improve his striking skills, complementing his already strong ground game. While maintaining Jorge "Macaco" Patino as his BJJ coach, he added the aggressive Muay Thai style of Chute Boxe to his training.
February 2, 2019: UFC Fight Night 144
On February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144, Oliveira defeated David Teymur in the second round via anaconda choke after stunning him with elbows and punches. This win further extended his UFC record for most submission wins to thirteen and earned him another Performance of the Night award.
May 18, 2019: UFC Fight Night 152
Oliveira's new five-fight contract started with a trilogy fight against Nik Lentz at UFC Fight Night 152 on May 18, 2019. He won the fight by TKO in the second round.
November 16, 2019: UFC Fight Night 164
Stepping in for Leonardo Santos, Oliveira faced Jared Gordon at UFC Fight Night 164 on November 16, 2019, and secured a first-round knockout victory, earning him another Performance of the Night award.
January 2020: Grappling Superfight Victory
Oliveira's grappling prowess was on full display in January 2020 at SFT 20, where he emerged victorious against Lucas Barros in a jiu-jitsu superfight.
March 14, 2020: UFC Fight Night 170
Oliveira fought Kevin Lee in the main event of UFC Fight Night 170 on March 14, 2020. Despite Lee missing weight, Oliveira won the fight in the third round by a guillotine choke submission. This victory extended his UFC record for submission wins to 14, moved him to second place for most bonuses received with 16, extended his finishing streak to 7, and tied him with Donald Cerrone for most finishes in the UFC. His performance earned him another Performance of the Night award.
October 4, 2020: UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana
Oliveira was scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020, but withdrew in early September for undisclosed reasons.
December 12, 2020: UFC 256
Oliveira fought Tony Ferguson in the co-main event of UFC 256 on December 12, 2020. He won the fight via unanimous decision, marking his first decision victory since his fight against Jeremy Stephens in 2014.
May 15, 2021: UFC 262
Oliveira faced Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 262 on May 15, 2021. He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round, claiming the title and breaking the record for the most finishes in UFC history. He also earned the Performance of the Night bonus award.
December 11, 2021: UFC 269
Oliveira defended his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021. He won the fight by submitting Poirier with a standing rear-naked choke in the third round, earning his twelfth Performance of the Night bonus, setting a new record.
October 2022: Oliveira's Corrective Eye Surgery
In October 2022, Charles Oliveira shared that he underwent corrective eye surgery to address his nearsightedness, stating that his vision was now "100 percent perfect." Prior to the surgery, Oliveira had worn eyeglasses his whole life and had difficulty seeing clearly during fights.
October 22, 2022: UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
On October 22, 2022, Charles Oliveira faced Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 280. Despite not being the champion, UFC President Dana White stated that he believed Oliveira would receive pay-per-view points for the event. Oliveira lost the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the second round.
February 2023: Oliveira Joins OnlyFans
In February 2023, Charles Oliveira announced that he had joined the subscription-based platform OnlyFans. Through this platform, Oliveira aims to provide fans with exclusive content, including insights into his workouts and training regime.
May 6, 2023: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana
Originally scheduled for UFC 288, Charles Oliveira's bout against Beneil Dariush was postponed to May 6, 2023 at UFC 289, due to Oliveira suffering an injury. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round, finishing Dariush with ground and pound. This victory earned Oliveira his thirteenth Performance of the Night bonus award.
July 2023: Upcoming Grappling Match Announcement
In July 2023, news broke of an arranged grappling match between Oliveira and fellow UFC veteran Renan Barão, set to take place at a future BJJ Stars event.
August 6, 2023: Scheduled Bout at Gold Talents BJJ 2
Oliveira was slated to face Cristiano Souza in the main event of Gold Talents BJJ 2 on August 6, 2023.
October 21, 2023: UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Charles Oliveira was scheduled for a rematch against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight world championship at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. Unfortunately, Oliveira had to withdraw from the event due to injuries and was replaced by Alexander Volkanovski.
April 13, 2024: UFC 300
On April 13, 2024, at UFC 300, Charles Oliveira faced Arman Tsarukyan in a UFC lightweight title eliminator bout. Despite attempting two submissions during the fight, Oliveira lost via split decision.
April 16, 2024: UFC Lightweight Rankings
Oliveira achieved the #2 ranking in the UFC lightweight division on April 16, 2024.
April 30, 2024: UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Oliveira reached the #13 ranking in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings on April 30, 2024.