Charles Oliveira Da Silva
Awards & Honours
17
Awards Won
3
Honours
5
Rankings
4
Covers
4
Records
Charles Oliveira's place in MMA history is defined by his unmatched finishing ability. He holds the most submission wins in UFC history with 17, the most finishes with 21, and the most post-fight bonuses with 21 — all records that set him apart from every other fighter to step into the Octagon. He is the only fighter to win a UFC title by TKO and then defend it by submission, showcasing his versatility.His 2021 submission of Dustin Poirier was widely hailed as Submission of the Year by multiple outlets. As a former UFC Lightweight Champion and current BMF titleholder, Oliveira has cemented a legacy as one of the most exciting and dangerous fighters of his generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Lightweight Champion
Won the vacant title by TKO over Michael Chandler at UFC 262.
UFC BMF Champion
Won the symbolic BMF title by submission over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 314.
Fourth-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Awarded for his mastery and contributions to BJJ.
Rankings & Lists
UFC Lightweight Rankings
UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Lightweight World Ranking
Lightweight World Ranking
Lightweight World Ranking
Magazine Covers
MMA Fighting
2021
The Evolution of Charles Oliveira
Sports Illustrated
2022
The 50 Most Influential Athletes
UFC Magazine
2021
Champion Charles Oliveira
Combate
2022
Do Bronx: The King of Submissions
Records & Feats
Most Submission Wins in UFC History
17 submission victories, surpassing Royce Gracie and Frank Mir.
Most Finishes in UFC History
21 finishes by knockout or submission, the most in UFC history.
Most Post-Fight Bonuses in UFC History
21 post-fight bonuses, including Performance of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Fight of the Night.
Only Fighter to Win a UFC Title by TKO and Defend by Submission
Won the lightweight title by TKO over Michael Chandler, then defended by submission against Dustin Poirier.