Best fights of Charles Oliveira
Over 18 years as a professional, Charles Oliveira has compiled a 37-11 (32) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Charles Oliveira submits Dustin Poirier
On December 11, 2021 Charles Oliveira defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Oliveira was 32 years old with a record of 31-8, and Poirier was 32 with a record of 28-6. Oliveira was on a 9-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Charles Oliveira KOs Michael Chandler
On May 15, 2021 Charles Oliveira fought Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Oliveira was 31 years old with a record of 30-8, and Chandler was 35 with a record of 22-5. Oliveira was on a 8-fight winning streak and Chandler was on a 3-fight winning streak. Oliveira stopped Michael Chandler via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Charles Oliveira defeats Max Holloway in their 2nd fight
On March 7, 2026 Charles Oliveira fought Max Holloway for the symbolic UFC 'BMF' title lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Oliveira was 36 years old with a record of 36-11, and Holloway was 34 with a record of 27-8. Both Oliveira and Holloway were coming off a win. Oliveira won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Charles Oliveira submits Jim Miller in their 2nd fight
On December 15, 2018 Charles Oliveira faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Oliveira was 29 years old with a record of 24-8, and Miller was 35 with a record of 29-12. Oliveira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Miller was coming off a win. Oliveira submitted Jim Miller via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Charles Oliveira KOs Nik Lentz in their 3rd fight
On May 18, 2019 Charles Oliveira faced Nik Lentz in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Oliveira was 29 years old with a record of 26-8, and Lentz was 34 with a record of 30-9-2. Oliveira was on a 4-fight winning streak and Lentz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oliveira stopped Nik Lentz via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Charles Oliveira KOs Beneil Dariush
On June 10, 2023 Charles Oliveira faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 33 years old with a record of 33-9, and Dariush was 34 with a record of 22-4-1. Oliveira was coming off a loss, while Dariush was on a 8-fight winning streak. Oliveira stopped Beneil Dariush via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Charles Oliveira submits Hatsu Hioki
On June 28, 2014 Charles Oliveira faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 24 years old with a record of 17-4, and Hioki was 30 with a record of 27-7-2. Both Oliveira and Hioki were coming off a win. Oliveira submitted Hatsu Hioki via anaconda choke in the 2nd round.
8. Charles Oliveira submits Justin Gaethje
On May 7, 2022 Charles Oliveira fought Justin Gaethje for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Oliveira was 32 years old with a record of 32-8, and Gaethje was 33 with a record of 23-3. Oliveira was on a 10-fight winning streak and Gaethje was coming off a win. Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Charles Oliveira submits Clay Guida
On June 9, 2018 Charles Oliveira faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 28 years old with a record of 22-8, and Guida was 36 with a record of 34-17. Oliveira was coming off a loss, while Guida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oliveira submitted Clay Guida via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Charles Oliveira submits Mateusz Gamrot
On October 11, 2025 Charles Oliveira faced Mateusz Gamrot in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 35 years old with a record of 35-11, and Gamrot was 34 with a record of 25-3. Oliveira was coming off a loss, while Gamrot was coming off a win. Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot via face crank in the 2nd round.