How many title defenses does Charles Oliveira have?

Charles' Do Bronx' Oliveira made his professional MMA debut in 2008, and ever since, the 35-year-old fighter has managed to climb the ranks and stay at the top as the No. 1 ranked contender in the UFC lightweight division. He is a former lightweight champion of the promotion. For his previous outing, Oliveira lost against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.

Moreover, the Brazilian fighter is now gearing up for his next fight at UFC 309 against Michael Chandler on November 16, 2024, in New York, United States.

How many title defenses does Charles Oliveira have?

Charles Oliveira has had only 1 UFC lightweight title defense in his career. He made his title defense against Dustin Poirier on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269 in Las Vegas, United States.

The duo fought for three rounds before Oliveira clutched Poirier in a rear naked choke in the round and forced him to submit to win the bout.

Charles Oliveira's Top Fights

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler

Charles Oliveira had his first shot at the vacant title at UFC 262 against Michael Chandler on May 15, 2021.

'Do Bronx' TKO'd Chandler at 0:19 in the second round.

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

Just before making his second title defense against Justin Gaethje, Oliveira was stripped of the Championship as he missed weight. And hence only Gaethje would be eligible for the title.

However, Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje via a rear naked choke at 3:22 in the first round on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274.

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev

On October 22, 2022, Charles Oliveira faced Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title and lost the bout via submission in the second round in Abu Dhabi.

*Last updated on November 9, 2024.