Lightweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Charles Oliveira
35-11
1 Win Streak
Age
35
Height
5'10"
Weight
1545 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
07:30
Gym
Bronx's Gold Team
UFC Record
24-11-1(36 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 17 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
5 KO 4 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 9R2 7R3 7R5 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
89%
Bonuses
21
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Next Fight2026-03-07
MH
vs Max Holloway
Opponent Last Bout
W - Dustin PoirierKO/TKOR3 0:23· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 2:13
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 2:13
WIN
EE
vs Efrain Escudero
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:25
WIN
DT
vs David Teymur
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 0:55
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 0:55
WIN
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:15
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:15
WIN
CG
vs Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:22
WIN
HH
vs Hatsu Hioki
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 4:32
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 4:32
WIN
AO
vs Andy Ogle
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 2:40
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 2:40
WIN
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R3 1:10
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R3 1:10
WIN
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:48
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:48
LOSS
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Shoulder Injury
R1 1:39
KO/TKOto Shoulder Injury·R1 1:39
WIN
KL
vs Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
R3 0:28
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R3 0:28
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:26
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:26
WIN
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:11
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:11
LOSS
IT
vs Ilia Topuria
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:27
WIN
MC
vs Michael Chandler
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AT
vs Arman Tsarukyan
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:10
LOSS
IM
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 3:16
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:16
WIN
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:22
WIN
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:02
WIN
MC
vs Michael Chandler
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler· 2021-05-15
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:19
WIN
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 2:18
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:18
LOSS
PF
vs Paul Felder
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard
R2 4:06
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R2 4:06
WIN
WB
vs Will Brooks
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:30
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:30
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Cub Swanson
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:40
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:40
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
Submission
Kneebar On Ground
R1 1:59
SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R1 1:59
WIN
JB
vs Jonathan Brookins
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 2:42
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 2:42
WIN
EW
vs Eric Wisely
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
Submission
Calf Slicer On Ground
R1 1:43
SubmissionCalf Slicer On Ground·R1 1:43
LOSS
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:01
NC
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry
Overturned
Illegal Knee on Ground by Oliveira
R2 1:48
OverturnedIllegal Knee on Ground by Oliveira·R2 1:48
LOSS
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R3 1:49
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R3 1:49
WIN
MJ
vs Myles Jury
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 3:05
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 3:05
WIN
DE
vs Darren Elkins
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 0:41
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R1 0:41
WIN
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
2.23 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Charles adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+57% vs div avg
58%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Triangles
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
31%
⭐Other
Guillotines
31%
Counters
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (58%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (112%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 220% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
19% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
17
81% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
75% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (8 techniques, 17 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#17
41% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#51
6% of subs
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
#81
6% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#32
12% of subs
Guillotine Choke Standing
#41
6% of subs
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
#61
6% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#23
18% of subs
Calf Slicer On Ground
#71
6% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 81% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 75% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 8 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (7x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.6) and Strike Acc% (55%).🔥
Finisher: 89% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 21 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (52% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
Division Rank#43 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc59%
Clinch
74% acc19%
Ground
76% acc22%
Striking Differential+0.15/min
3.41 landed/min3.26 absorbed/min
3.41
Landed/Min
3.26
Absorbed/Min
0.46
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed893
Sig. Strikes Attempted1616
Key Insights
Effective body attack (26%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 76% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#20 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#43 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
26%
Landed
26
Defended
73
Total
99
2.23
TD / 15min
2.63
Sub / 15min
26
TD Landed
99
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
78
Landed
198
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
47 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
45%
R2
30%
R3
23%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.23/15min.
Active submission threat (2.63/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 47 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,786
1.21
Ratio
Absorbed
1,482
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
16/12
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
52%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (27.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 52% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 36 fights
R1 Control
1:06
R2 Control
1:06
R3 Control
1:06
R1 to Final
-31%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.3pp
Body
-1.1pp
Leg
-2.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
12.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
13.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
102%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#44
of 57
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#12
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#6
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#43
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#28
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#17
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#1
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#33
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3134
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 16
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights