Introduction
UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira, also widely known as “Do Bronx”, is on a high in his combat career. Oliveira was born on October 17, 1989, in Guarujá that is a coastal city near São Paulo in Brazil and his path to the pinnacle of mixed martial arts has been paved with blood, sweat, and tears since he started fighting professionally at the age of 16. Oliveira, who is best known for his lethal submission skills and holds the record for most UFC wins via submission (14),.Tables Creating……. By the end of 2024, he is still one of the top fighters in boxing, breaking records and making a huge name for himself.
Record and Milestones of Fights
The career of Charles Oliveira is filled numerous significant victories. Here is a more specific listing of his bouts.
- Total Fights: 44
- Wins: 35
- Knockout Wins: 10
Submission Wins: 21 (Most submissions in UFC History)
- Decision Wins: 4
- Losses: 9
- By Knockout: 4
- By Submission: 3
- By Decision: 2
Key Fights in Oliveira’s Career
- Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier -UFC 269
Oliveira delivered a guillotine choke finish in the third round to successfully defend his lightweight title. His victory in this fight was an affirmation of his status as one of the best lightweights.
- Charles Oliveira versus Michael Chandler (UFC 262)
The fight was career-defining for Oliveira with his second-round TKO victory earning him the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship in front of Hooker, demonstrating both his power and chin.
- Charles Oliveira (left) vs. Justin Gaethje
Even without the belt, Oliveira proved he remained the top lightweight in the world with a first-round submission win over Gaethje after missing weight and losing his title on the scales.
- Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev (UFC 280)
Oliveira fought Islam Makhachev in what was one of the most highly-anticipated lightweight title fights. He dropped in the second round to a submission but his performance alone still makes him one of the best fighters at 145.
Recent News and Updates
As of the end of 2024, Charles Oliveira is currently gearing up for a rematch with Islam Makhachev or another top contender in the UFC lightweight category. However, Oliveira’s enthralling style has made him a fan favorite and endeared himself to the community despite his setbacks.
Breaking News (September 2024)
Any potential Lightweight eliminator in the first half of 2025; means the next opponent for Oliveira. These are potentially just rumors at the moment regarding Oliveira possibly moving up a weight class.
Personal Life and Family
Charles Oliveira started from the bottom now he is here. As NowThis reported, growing up impoverished in the favelas of Brazil, he used martial arts to escape its constraints. He speaks often of his childhood and how it has influenced his will to win. However, Oliveira still makes sure the family life is a priority, with his wife, Talita Roberta Pereira, whom he married in 2014 often coming up in conversation. The pair share a daughter, Tayla Oliveira, who was born in 2017. Oliveira will frequently take to social media to post moments with his family, showing how much he cherishes his role as a father.
One of the cornerstones to his success is Oliveira so great relationship with his family. He consistently thanks his wife and daughter, who keep him anchored throughout the madness that can be life in the UFC.
Net Worth
In 2024, the total net worth of Charles Oliveira is estimated at $7 million. The majority of his money is earned from his UFC fight purses, winnings, sponsorships and endorsements. Oliveira has even garnered “Fight of the Night” and “Performance of the Night” honours more than once, which made a significant addition to his wealth. So, with more of the winning in the UFC and some potential for future fights it is obvious that his net worth is sure to reach new heights soon.
UFC records and successes
Oliveira Charles has several UFC documents and accomplishments:
16+ Most Submission Wins in UFC History
Most Finishes in UFC History: 19+
Most UFC Performance Bonuses: Oliveira has been money in the bank for extra dough following his exhilarating finishes in the Octagon.
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