Tag: Charles Oliveira

Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira is one of the greatest UFC lightweights of all time with an MMA record of 33 wins and 8 losses. Oliveira made his UFC debut on 1st August,2010 against Darren Elkins on UFC Live 2.

After competing in the featherweight division for over 7 years, Charles Oliveira moved up to lightweight division. Do Bronx found incredible success at lightweight and put on an impressive winning streak. During his lightweight journey, Oliveira beat former interim lightweight champions such as, Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.

Oliveira beat Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262 and became the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Oliveira has many records in his UFC resume including the mkost number of bonuses, submissions and finishes in UFC history.

After becoming the UFC champion, Oliveira has earned his biggest UFC fight purse. For his title win against Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira earned $455,000 including a $75,000 performance of the night bonus. For his first title defense against Dustin Poirier, Do Bronx earned $492,000 including a $50,000 bonus.

Do Bronx represents Brazil in UFC. He is arguably the most accomplished Brazilian mixed martial artist in modern UFC after Jose Aldo.

Oliveira tied the knot with Talita Roberta Pereira in 2014. The couple had their first daughter, Layla in 2017.