Charles Oliveira has been a dominant force in the UFC’s lightweight division. Known for his impressive grappling, he has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. Let’s take a closer look at the life and career of this Brazilian fighter.

Early Life and MMA Career

Born on October 17, 1989, in Guaruja, Brazil, Oliveira was a talented athlete from a young age. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 12 and quickly fell in love with the sport. As he got older, he transitioned into MMA and began fighting professionally in 2008.

Oliveira’s early fights were in smaller organizations in Brazil, and he quickly established himself as one of the top prospects in the country. He won his first eight fights in a row, finishing all of his opponents by submission. In 2010, he signed with the UFC and made his debut at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.

Rise in the UFC

Oliveira’s first few fights in the UFC were mixed. He won his debut against Darren Elkins but then lost his next two fights to Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone. However, he rebounded with a win over Yoislandy Izquierdo at UFC 148.

Oliveira’s breakthrough came in 2013 when he dropped down to the featherweight division. He won his first fight at 145 pounds against Eric Wisely via submission in the first round. He then won his next two fights against Jonathan Brookins and Andy Ogle, both via submission.

Oliveira’s next opponent was Frankie Edgar, who was a former UFC lightweight champion. The two put on a back-and-forth battle, but Oliveira eventually lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to Lightweight

After his loss to Edgar, Oliveira decided to move back up to the lightweight division. He won his first fight against Jeremy Stephens in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors.

Oliveira’s next fight was against Myles Jury at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader. He won the fight via submission in the first round, earning himself another Submission of the Night bonus.

In his next fight, Oliveira faced off against Tony Ferguson, who was one of the top-ranked fighters in the division. The two put on a back-and-forth battle, but Oliveira eventually won the fight via submission in the second round. This victory earned him his second Performance of the Night bonus and put him on a six-fight win streak.

Recent Fights and Accomplishments

Oliveira’s win streak came to an end in his next fight against Paul Felder at UFC 218. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. However, he rebounded with a win over Clay Guida at UFC 225, which earned him another Performance of the Night bonus.

Oliveira’s most recent fight was against James Vick at UFC Fight Night 145. He won the fight via TKO in the first round, earning himself yet another Performance of the Night bonus. With this win, Oliveira tied Donald Cerrone for the most submission wins in UFC history.

Oliveira has also earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including the most submissions in UFC featherweight history and the most Performance of the Night bonuses in UFC lightweight history.

Conclusion

Charles Oliveira has established himself as one of the best grapplers in the UFC. His impressive submission skills have earned him numerous accolades and put him in the discussion as one of the top fighters in the lightweight division. With his recent win over James Vick, he has shown that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented fighter.

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