How many Submission wins does Charles Oliveira have in UFC career?
Charles Oliveira is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history. Let's take a look at his many accomplishments.
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Since starting to fight professionally in 2008, Charles Oliveira has acquired the moniker “Do Bronx” due to his connection to the Brazilian gym-goers’ term “kid from Do Bronx,” which translates to “the ghetto” in Portuguese.
On August 1, 2010, Oliveira made his octagon debut during UFC Live versus Darren Elkins. He won the bout quickly in an impressive fashion with an armbar submission in just 41 seconds. Oliveira boasts an outstanding distinction of being the ninth competitor in UFC history with the most appearances, having fought 32 times. He began his UFC career in the lightweight division and recorded two wins, two defeats, and one draw in the initial days. He later dropped down to the featherweight division with mixed success.
Due to weight-cut issues, he returned to join the lightweight division to revive his career. At UFC 262, Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler in a spectacular turn of events in 2021, winning via knockout to win the vacant lightweight championship. Thanks to this outstanding accomplishment, Oliveira became the 11th undisputed lightweight champion of the UFC.
Charles Oliveira’s combat career
Oliveira has a 34-win, 9-loss, and one no-contest professional record. He is notable for scoring 10 knockout wins and a remarkable 21 victories by submission. Those submissions include four Anaconda-chokes, a Triangle-choke, a calf slicer, nine Rear-Naked chokes, an armbar submission, the triangle armbar, and four guillotine maneuvers.
Charles Oliveira is, without a doubt, the best submission artist in MMA. He amassed a remarkable record of 16 victories by submission in UFC history. He also retains the record for the most victories by finish. With 22 UFC victories, he shares fourth place on the list of fighters with the most victories in UFC history. His accomplishments make a legitimate case for Oliveira to be among the greatest Brazilian MMA fighters ever.
Charles Oliveira UFC submissions
Oliveira holds the record for receiving the most post-fight bonuses in UFC history. With 19 post-fight bonuses achieved because of his exceptional talent and perseverance. Given his remarkable talent and impressive accomplishments, Oliveira is one of the most fearsome fighters in the world.
Charles Oliveira’s impressive UFC career includes 16 victories achieved through submission (not including his wins outside the UFC). These wins highlight Oliveira’s exceptional abilities when the fight transitions to the ground. His notable wins include former title challengers like Kevin Lee, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Michael Chandler.
Oliveira didn’t claim the UFC lightweight title through submission. He knocked out Chandler to win the title in 2021. However, his submission wins against Poirier and Gaethje while defending his title were particularly remarkable. These victories against former interim lightweight titleholders add an extra layer of significance to Oliveira’s electrifying title run. In his last fight, the Brazilian knocked out Beneil Dariush.
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Charles Oliveira is 34 years old.
Charles Oliveira is from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Charles Oliveira’s UFC record is 22-9, 1 NC.
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