- Charles Oliveria is the former UFC Lightweight Champion.
- Oliveira is coming off a first-round knockout win over Beneil Dariush.
- Oliveira pulled out of his title rematch with Islam Makhachev due to an injury.
Charles Oliveira is back on the winning column after beating fellow top contender Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC 289 via first-round TKO. The Brazilian also holds the record for the most submissions in UFC history with 16, making him a favorite name in online sports betting via the UFC odds. Before winning over Dariush, Oliveira absorbed a submission defeat from Islam Makhachev in October 2022.
CHARLES DO BRONX OLIVERA ROUND ONE KNOCKOUT 🤯
🎥 @ufc | #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/T7y2mU4KrR
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 11, 2023
Because of that impressive win, “Do Bronx” retained his position as the number one-ranked lightweight contender. But is it enough to earn him another shot for the title? Or does he need to score another victory to catapult himself back to championship contention?
When is Charles Oliveira’s Next Fight?
Charles Oliveira was supposed to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his title in the main event of UFC 294, but due to the nasty injury he sustained at the tail-end of his preparation in training camp, he was forced to withdraw and pull out of the fight.
Because of this injury, he might need some time to recover and recuperate before being cleared by his doctors and the UFC to compete again inside the Octagon. The former UFC lightweight champion was replaced by Alexander Volkanovski, who accepted the fight on 10 days’ notice. Oliveira will likely fight the winner of this title showdown.
I apologize pic.twitter.com/TYes4iNUn0
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) October 11, 2023
Charles Oliveira MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 34-9
- Wins by TKO/KO: 10
- Wins by submission: 21
- Wins by decision: 3
- Striking accuracy: 53%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.48
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.20
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 2.37
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 2.78
- Takedown accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes defense: 52%
- Takedown defense: 56%
- Knockdown average: 0.49
- Average fight time: 6:57
Charles Oliveira Notable Wins
Charles Oliveira’s impressive row of wins in the featherweight and lightweight divisions include notable names such as Darren Elkins, Eric Wisely, Jeremy Stephens, Nik Lentz, Clay Guida, Jim Miller, Jared Gordon, Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Beneil Dariush.
Charles Oliveira UFC Earnings
Charles Oliveira’s entire career UFC earnings are at $5.4 million, with all his base salary, win bonuses, performance bonuses and pay-per-view points included. This total figure is surprising and underwhelming, especially since Oliveira is already a 31-fight veteran in the UFC with 12 years of experience. The biggest single-fight payout the Brazilian received was his title fight with Islam Makhachev, where he took home $1.29 million.
Charles Oliveira Team and Corner
Charles Oliveira trains under Chute Boxe, one of Brazil’s premier MMA gyms, where he is being coached by Diego Lima, who also happens to be the team’s head coach. Alongside Lima in Oliveira’s team and corner is Alireza Noei, a multiple-time Iranian wrestling coach and Jorge Patino. During his fights, these three are also in “Do Bronx’s” corner.
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