Charles Oliveira
Active 2010–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 92.0
Scouting report
Holding the all-time UFC records for most finishes and most submission victories, Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira became UFC Lightweight Champion. Hailing from Guaruja, Brazil, Oliveira won title fights over Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje. His grappling is reflected by a 99 BJJ grade, 90 Boxing, 94 Fight IQ, and a 92 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Oliveira completed an eight-fight winning streak to capture the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 262 in Houston, knocking out Michael Chandler in round two after dominating Tony Ferguson across three rounds at UFC 256 in Las Vegas, then defending his belt by submitting Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke at UFC 269. His submission records and Muay Thai are reflected in a 98 BJJ and 88 Boxing.
Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round at UFC 274 in Phoenix, knocked out Beneil Dariush in round one at UFC 289 in Vancouver, and lost a three-round split decision to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in Las Vegas. His front chokes, aggressive guard, and offensive striking power anchor his 99 BJJ and 90 Boxing ratings.
Charles Oliveira: finishes first, questions later
Charles Oliveira owns the UFC records for finishes and submissions. He walks forward throwing Muay Thai, and once the opponent is bothered he turns the fight into a jiu-jitsu match. Few players will regret having him, but his weakness is the kind that can lose a run early.
Oliveira attribute by attribute
Boxing. Heavy and aggressive. He walks forward behind a high guard, and the left hook has dropped Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.
Kickboxing. Chute Boxe Muay Thai. Hard front kicks to the body and knees in the clinch fold people over, and force desperate takedowns.
Wrestling. Serviceable. He is not a blast-double thrower and prefers body locks, trips and taking the back in scrambles.
BJJ. The most dangerous submission game the UFC has recorded. Back chokes, jumping guillotines and triangles from the bottom are all live.
Strength. Strong in the clinch. Long limbs and leverage let him lock body triangles and squeeze.
Durability. A glass cannon. He is dropped in most fights, but recovers surprisingly well, often pulling guard to clear his head.
Cardio. Excellent. He chases the finish for the whole fight and rarely tires.
Fight IQ. Aggressive with a plan. Knowing the chin is a risk, he invites opponents into his guard when hurt.
The trait to take: BJJ
Nothing in the pool has the same record of finishing. If the fight reaches the mat, your composite can find a submission from almost any position.
The trait to skip: Durability
Being dropped early in title fights is a real pattern. With his chin your fighter will often play from behind and risk a flash knockout.
Keep exploring
Closest lightweight profiles to Charles Oliveira, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Rafael dos Anjosbest cardio 94 · weakest strength 84
- Renato Moicanobest bjj 92 · weakest strength 80
- Beneil Dariushbest bjj 94 · weakest strength 82
- Tony Fergusonbest cardio 98 · weakest strength 82
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Charles Oliveira enters the pool on any spin landing on lightweight between 2020 and present. Spin, draft eight attributes, then simulate 25 fights.
Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Charles Oliveira is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Charles Oliveira's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.