Charles Oliveira losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Charles Oliveira has compiled a 37-11 (32) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. He has eleven losses, two of them in title fights.
11. Charles Oliveira loses to Ilia Topuria via KO
On June 28, 2025 Charles Oliveira fought Ilia Topuria for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Oliveira was 35 years old with a record of 35-10, and Topuria was 28 with a record of 16-0. Oliveira was coming off a win and Topuria was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Topuria stopped Oliveira via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
10. Charles Oliveira loses to Arman Tsarukyan via split decision
On April 13, 2024 Charles Oliveira faced Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 34 years old with a record of 34-9, and Tsarukyan was 27 with a record of 21-3. Oliveira was coming off a win and Tsarukyan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Oliveira lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tsarukyan.
9. Charles Oliveira loses to Islam Makhachev via KO
On October 22, 2022 Charles Oliveira fought Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Oliveira was 33 years old with a record of 33-8, and Makhachev was 30 with a record of 22-1. Oliveira was on a 11-fight winning streak and Makhachev was on a 10-fight winning streak. Makhachev submitted Oliveira via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Charles Oliveira loses to Paul Felder via KO
On December 2, 2017 Charles Oliveira faced Paul Felder in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 28 years old with a record of 22-7, and Felder was 33 with a record of 14-3. Oliveira was coming off a win and Felder was on a 2-fight winning streak. Felder stopped Oliveira via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Charles Oliveira loses to Ricardo Lamas via KO
On November 5, 2016 Charles Oliveira faced Ricardo Lamas in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 27 years old with a record of 21-6, and Lamas was 34 with a record of 16-5. Both Oliveira and Lamas were coming off a loss. Lamas submitted Oliveira via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
6. Charles Oliveira loses to Anthony Pettis via KO
On August 27, 2016 Charles Oliveira faced Anthony Pettis in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 26 years old with a record of 21-5, and Pettis was 29 with a record of 18-5. Oliveira was coming off a win, while Pettis was on a 3-fight losing streak. Pettis submitted Oliveira via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
5. Charles Oliveira loses to Max Holloway via KO
On August 23, 2015 Charles Oliveira faced Max Holloway in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 25 years old with a record of 20-4, and Holloway was 23 with a record of 13-3. Oliveira was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holloway was on a 6-fight winning streak. Holloway stopped Oliveira via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Charles Oliveira loses to Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision
On July 6, 2013 Charles Oliveira faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 23 years old with a record of 16-3, and Edgar was 31 with a record of 15-4-1. Oliveira was coming off a loss and Edgar was on a 3-fight losing streak. Oliveira lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Edgar.
3. Charles Oliveira loses to Cub Swanson via KO
On September 22, 2012 Charles Oliveira faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Oliveira was 22 years old with a record of 16-2, and Swanson was 28 with a record of 17-5. Both Oliveira and Swanson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Swanson stopped Oliveira via KO in the 1st round.
2. Charles Oliveira loses to Donald Cerrone via KO
On August 14, 2011 Charles Oliveira faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 21 years old with a record of 14-1, and Cerrone was 28 with a record of 15-3. Cerrone was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cerrone stopped Oliveira via TKO in the 1st round.
1. Charles Oliveira loses to Jim Miller via KO
On December 11, 2010 Charles Oliveira faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Oliveira was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Miller was 27 with a record of 18-2. Oliveira was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 5-fight winning streak. Miller submitted Oliveira via kneebar in the 1st round.