Charles Oliveira is an ABSOLUTE BADASS!!!

he was a guy known as the guy who once broke down and gave up a little bit, Yeah Cubs, once and knocked him out. Max Holloway had that weird thing on his neck because he was not a knockout artist, I think when you look at Charles Oliveira today this man is capable of knocking anyone out. I will never speak again as I have spoken about Charles Oliveira. I didn't know he was so good. So you think you know hardness. Let me introduce you to Charles Oliveira. Oliveira is a monster. I think that long, lean muscle for MMA is the way to come from one of the toughest regions in Brazil.

Oliveira ate for most of his childhood and turned it into fuel for success, becoming more than just a fighter, but a living symbol of determination when he took down. Chandler, they beat Gaichi when he was there, when he was giving it to people, you have to go. Damn, he's good, however, Charles' first fight started long before he even stepped onto the UFC stage. He faced a childhood illness so serious that doctors feared it. He would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life, so join us as we take a deep dive into the extraordinary journey of a Brazilian boy who overcame poverty, illness and adversity to emerge as a UFC superstar.

This is the story of Charles Oliver, born from a humble background Charles Oliveira de Silva first opened his eyes in the Rough and Ready neighborhood of Vicente de Carvalho in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 17, 1989. When he was a child , was a normal boy consumed by a passionate love for football and dreaming of turning his passion into a profession despite the lack of opportunities around him, at the tender age of seven, Charles found himself dealing with a nasty case of rheumatic fever, the pain was so intense that he often found himself frozen in place by a wave of pain that left him unable to walk, as if that weren't difficult enough, he was diagnosed with a heart murmur and his doctor warned him that He could become a paraplegic, although he was only seven years old.

Charles gave up his dream of becoming a professional football player at that time and there, however, his parents were devout Christians and trusted that God had better plans for their son, so they pressured Charles to follow a style. of normal life, including participation in all types of sports, and wouldn't you know that his health actually improved over time when he reached the age of 12, his world changed when he began training at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym. Now the Oliveira family knew a good opportunity when they saw one in which they rushed to sell homemade sandwiches and recycle cardboard to earn some extra money to continue training.

Charles threw himself into training and understanding this, he became the Sao Paulo Champion just two months later, not bad for a kid who was supposed to become a paraplegic. In 2004, Oliveira won the Sao Paulo Championship for the second time, the Nassau Jiu Jitsu Cup in 2005 and in 2006 he won an overall. of 16 medals in 2007 as a blue belt, he became a two-time Jiu Jitsu World Cup champion, winning silver the following year as a purple belt and becoming 2008 Jiu Jitsu World Cup South American champion. March 2008 Oliveira He made his professional MMA debut by stepping into the ring. At the Predator Fighting Championship the event was the Predator fc9 Lawyers Welterweight Grand Prix similar to those held by Pride FC if you wanted the crown you had to fight and win Three times he started strong taking out Jackson Pontes with a rear naked choke that catapulted him In the second stage against Viscardi Andrade Oliveira knocked him down in the second round by technical knockout and got his ticket to the final.

The championship round saw Oliveira fight his way to victory over Diego Braga. Well, foreigner, really nothing in the following months, he got a victory afterwards. victory ending the year with six wins and zero losses at the end of 2009 his record had already become an impressive 10-0 in January 2010 Oliveira was named as the third best Brazilian prospect to watch in 2010 according to Sherdog and in August of the same year with a 12-0 record he would finally sign with the UFC, the Brazilian excited to thank him that his UFC debut was against Darren Elkins and turned out to be a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masterclass that showcased Oliveira's skilled submission skills and skillful work. preliminary that barely breaks. a sweat that the Brazilian won via submission, forcing Elkins to tap out with an armbar just 40 seconds into the first round.

Congratulations on a beautiful submission victory in the UFC debut. The submission earned him the Fresh Off submission of the night award. He then extended his impressive debut. His undefeated streak in submitting Escudero butt-naked shows his third UFC fight, a high-stakes bout against Jim Miller in December 2010, however, proved to be an obstacle in his way. Miller, the older and more experienced fighter, faced off with a vicious kneebar to earn the submission victory at one minute and 59 seconds in the first round, this was Oliveira's first professional loss and possibly the fight where many began to lose. interest in Oliveira, but congratulations to Charles, he took it in stride and worked to improve and like us.

We will soon see that he proved all his haters wrong Charles Oliveira vs. Nick Kearney Lance Charles' next opportunity came in June on June 11 against Nick Lentz, a solid competitor with a solid wrestling background and here we go. Lentz tackled Oliveira, but ran away when he was met with upward kicks and leg grabs. Additionally, the assured target ate a knee and punch combo and hit the deck with a matching right hand. They both tried but failed to strangle each other. The round ended with Oliveira landing after several punches and knees in the second round. Oliveira cornered Lentz and returned a kick. with a flying knee, Lentz, on his knees, took an illegal knee to the face, the shot ended up breaking Lance's eye socket, the referee is incompetent since he lost it and could not stop the fight as proper protocol requires.

It's a big mistake on the part of this referee. Oliveira finally recovered the glasses and subdued him; However, after reviewing the fight for a couple of days, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission overturned the decision and declared it a no contest. Despite the controversy, the fight was indicative of Olivera's unwavering determination that he had bounced back from his loss to Miller. Demonstrating a commendable ability to adapt and improve just two months later, Oliveira found himself back in the octagon facing cowboy Donald Cerrone Charles Oliver, a very soft-spoken kid, you know he's an exciting fighter, but you know he's very respectful. that changes something for you going into a fight, don't worry, that's why they're mad, but you know, hey, what's he going to do.

The cowboys showed no mercy in sending Charles to Dreamland in the first round. This marked the first time Oliveira was knocked out. in a professional fight and was certainly a shock to his system at the time, he was surely a disconcerting figure for many UFC fans. He seemed to have a low tolerance for pain and many suspected that his continued struggle with weight cuts was to blame for a In his desperate search for a winning formula, Oliveira wisely managed to rack up two wins against Eric and Jonathan Brookins, only to lose to Cub Swanson. in September 2012.

Despite being less competitive than expected, the fight with Swanson was still notable. Oliveira got off to a promising start. He started in the first round by managing to take Swanson down, but Swanson wouldn't let it, he broke free, put his boots back on the ground and gave Oliveira a good old fashioned scream, finally knocking him down with a right hand and then like . a knight, he simply walked away and did not inflict any additional damage. This fight added more fuel to the narrative of Oliveira's failure as he faced the big dogs despite having a full deck of cards in his hand, but let's cut him some slack.

The guy was only 22 and still figuring out the formula for him in his only fight of 2013, Oliveira taking on Frankie Edgar at UFC 162. I want to get in there to get the job done and you know, I guess we'll see how good he is. It was after many at the time felt that Oliveira was chosen to ensure an easy victory for Edgar, yes you know I only fight who they tell me to fight, you know this is what they offered and I said yes so, that's it practically the final result. um you know, I just have to prepare for a fight like any other fight and it may not be top 10, but it's still a danger.

This is Edgar, he started the first round with force, quickly worrying Oliveira, he is very skilled, but Charles recovered quickly despite his counterattack attempts, however, Edgar dominated the blows and the round concluded with a bloodied but dominant Edgar In the second round, the intensity continued. Oliveira landed solid leg kicks, but Edgar's boxing was more notable. Edgar controlled the ground attacking Oliveira with punches and elbows while Oliveira stood his ground. Edgar's punches thwarted Oliveira's last attempt at a guillotine show. Edgar took an early lead by deftly deflecting Oliveira's comeback attempts, while Oliveira managed to land a solid combo.

It was Edgar's powerful right hooks that took the toll after avoiding Oliveira's takedown. Edgar ended the fight. With a flurry of punches sealing his unanimous decision win after this loss, Oliveira didn't sit around feeling sorry for himself, he came back with four wins against Andy Ogle hatsuhioki Jeremy Stevens and Nick Lentz in his showdown with Ogle in the UFC Fight Night 36. in Brazil is especially noteworthy as it was a real crowd pleaser. Oliveira at his home court went all out and held Ogle in a triangle choke so hard it made him tap out faster than a Morse code operator, but Oliveira's run was like a pendulum. from impressive victories to crushing defeats, it sure was exciting to see, but not many saw a future champion.

Most MMA fans pegged him as a fairly average lightweight or featherweight contender. Things got worse in August 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74 when Oliveira clashed. Facing then number five ranked Max Holloway, known as one of the most powerful Strikers in the division, this was no ordinary fight, it was an elimination contest for the title, which raised the stakes even further. The event, to put it mildly, did not go as planned for Oliveira. Try as he might, he couldn't get Holloway to the mat nor could he go toe-to-toe with him in a stand-up exchange. The turn of events that surprised everyone the fight was called off just one minute and 39 seconds later.

Oliveira fell clutching his neck and shoulder in apparent distress, the victory was handed to Holloway by technical knockout, while Oliveira had to pick up the pieces amid harsh criticism from spectators who began calling him a quitter. The decisions were made by him and the choice. resign was made, this event would further cement the image of him as a mediocre wrestler seen as someone who lacked the courage to take the championship. A bunch of guys at D Max Holloway had that weird thing on their necks, what happened with the Max Hollywood fight, remember he had a weird Stinger almost on his neck, I think, and he collapsed in the corner and collapsed.

I think Oliveira had his reasons: he revealed that a mishap in a training session 20 days before the fight had resulted in a head injury when he faced Holloway, his left side simply stopped working and he feared he was in the way. Quick to become a paraplegic, fortunately his worst fears did not come true after a stint in hospital. He made a triumphant return to the Octagon in December of the same year, securing a victory against the Miles Jury via submission, however, his career continued to follow the same frustrating trajectory alternating wins and losses. After a December 2017 loss to Paul Felder, however, Oliveira's career finally began to take a turn, the fight beginning with Oliveira's typical style of low kicks and effective use of his reach to land firm shots on Felder dominated for the first four minutes, holding Felder into submission.

Threats, the tide turned in the last minute when Felder jumped into Oliveira's guard and landed powerful elbows in the second round. Oliveira attempted to take Felder down again, but Felder retaliated with brutal elbows that dropped Oliveira after some trading and fighting. Felder managed to mount Oliveira again. His relentless elbows spelled the end of the match, but this loss marked a turning point for Oliveira, renowned for his incredible ability of perseverance and self-awareness. He returned to the octagon in June 2018 rejuvenated to fight fan favorite Guida at UFC 225. Does anyone know at the time that this fightwould drastically alter the course of his career UFC 225 June 2018 a night that pulsed with energy the arena resounded with applause for the clay Guida the local hero from Illinois is entering the lion's den he is coming in Chicago Hometown and I Solo I'll make you pay even more for it.

I'm literally going to take his head and bounce it off the mat like a basketball. And you know what I mean. While Guida zigzagged prioritizing speed and evasion, Oliveira had other plans and started with tactics. low kicks that made Guida's overhead punches ineffective the story of Oliveira's boxing finesse unfolded as the fight continued his hands were not only fast but also precise one jab in particular left a memorable mark on the right eye of his opponent an injured Guida instinctively went for the clinch a decision he would regret Oliveira had seized the moment locked in a guillotine choke and Guida tapped.

Thank goodness this victory wasn't just another notch on Oliveira's belt, it was his 10th submission victory, placing him alongside the iconic Royce Gracie of UFC records, most importantly rebounding. Following his loss to Felder, this victory marked the beginning of his most notable win streak in the UFC after his impressive victory against Guida Oliveira, he wasted no time in September 2018 during UFC Fight Night 137 and took on Season Christos Yagos, both fighters, brought their A-game, but Oliveira's ability to dominate the ground prevailed securing a second-round submission. He not only earned a victory, but etched his name into the record by surpassing legend Hoyce Gracie with an 11th UFC submission victory by riding the wave.

After his triumph over Gracie's record, Oliveira had another score to settle a rematch with Jim Miller. Let's refresh your memory, his first clash dates back to 2010. Back then, Oliveira was still navigating UFC Waters, his talent raw, evident but unrefined, Miller taking advantage of the experience delivered from him. The young Oliveira suffered a quick defeat, but 2018 painted a different picture in his long-awaited revenge. Oliveira put Miller to the test by settling the score in just 75 seconds, a testament to his remarkable growth. Oliveira's two matchups with Miller say it all starting out as a budding talent. and evolve into an MMA Dynamo these fights Mark Oliveira's undeniable rise in the sport there's nothing that I don't know how to explain it sometimes you know, I mean, it's just that there are so many little things involved in um, you know, you have to control what you can control and that's really just the effort you put into it and the attitude you approach it with, so, it sucks, it really does.

Next up was David Taymore at UFC Fight Night 144 in 2019. Tamer was not an easy opponent. but Olivera at the peak of his prowess stole the show, a surprise elbow sent Tamo reeling and Oliveira quickly locked in his signature anaconda choke. This wasn't just a notch on his belt, this was his 13th submission win in the UFC, underscoring his mastery and of course another night's honor performance was in order with a huge amount of confidence. . Oliveira prepared for another confrontation with Nick Lentz in May 2019. Lentz tried to recover, but Oliveira's attack was too much. The result was a second-round TKO that cemented Oliveira's lead.

Later that year, he faced Jared Gordon and scored a first-round knockout, earning him another performance of the night. In March 2020, he showed off his fight against Kevin Lee and one with a third-round guillotine choke, earning another performance of the night award which was a Tough, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm mad at myself, really, like I really am, but the praise didn't end there with this win. Oliveira not only extended his UFC record for most submission wins to 14, but he also ranked second in bonuses received with a whopping 16. Additionally, he boasted a streak of seven consecutive finishes, the longest at the time in the UFC. , drawing with the legendary Donald Cerrone in December of the same year, Oliveira set a career high by decisively defeating.

Tony Ferguson Oliveira demonstrated superior grappling skills during the three-round match, firmly establishing his dominance on the scorecards. His performance against Ferguson was exceptional, especially with his striking prowess. However, the running game was where he really shined, nearly clinching the match with an armbar only for Ferguson to save himself at the end of the round. I don't know what happened to his elbow. You can see my foot there. Look how close I am. So I'm doing two things. A. I'm looking for a dislocation, separation or break, but. I'm also listening to see if it's going to be a verbal crack, they know the Kraken arm or the verbal submission, he doesn't, he, he, he fought that and we have to be aware of the timing, so the 10 second Clapper it had already sounded. so I'm counting in my head and the goal is to write when that horn sounds, you see when we stop a submission, we go right to the pressure point, push back in the opposite direction and remove the pivot point and his armpit to stop him because some guys are going to try to hold it for an extra second right after the bill rings right when that stops.

I'm pushing him and stopping him and also verbally telling the guy to stop in the second round. Oliveira continued. After his dominance in the third round, it was evident that Ferguson needed to make something happen, but that never happened. Oliveira ultimately won with a unanimous decision. What I've ever seen, I mean what you did to a guy like Tony Ferguson, who has been one of the most dominant forces in the lightweight division, you controlled every aspect of the fight, you got up off the ground, you almost submitted him and surprised him in May 2021. Oliveira faced Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight championship in an unpredictable title fight.

Both fighters showed moments of dominance before a champion was declared. Chandler came out of the gates with a hard landing with a left hook and a quick transition to a guillotine choke against Oliveira's takedown attempt, while Chandler found early success. , especially when he cornered Oliveira with a series of punches. Oliveira quickly turned the tables. the second round Landing a left hook that changed everything, he catches me with the hook and here here you are, huh, you know the attack is happening, you're trying to get away from it, trying to get away from it, you have no choice but to stop the fight and Daniel Cormier Joe Rogan and John Annik are going crazy right now, but that's part of it and that's the night Charles became champion and proved all his enemies wrong, like I said, I mean, Do these five weeks feel especially important? like a great moment in your life, yes, I have a very special moment for me because I have the opportunity to be world champion.

It gives me chills just saying it. You know I love him so much. This face is very important to me. You know it's difficult. task and I'm doing everything I can to put myself in a position to compete with the best on December 11 for 25 minutes and be the world champion, a role I set for myself from a very young age and that's it buddy December 2021 in the UFC 269. Main Event Charles Oliveira reaffirmed his dominance as UFC Lightweight Champion by submitting Dustin Poirier in the third round. In the first round, Dustin seemed comfortable keeping the fight on the feet, however, in the second round, Oliveira changed the momentum on him and took the fight to the ground.

There he maintained a dominant dominance. first position looking for opportunities to inflict significant damage Poirier, on the other hand, was hoping to resist Oliveira's attack with the aim of advancing to the next round is not putting his feet on his hips it is not the end unfortunately for him this approach proved costly Oliveira He skillfully maneuvered to his back and successfully applied the rear naked choke securing his championship status. I thought they were going to take him out in the first round, but he is a champion. Man, the game plan was to take my time. I got into a fight again when I wasn't supposed to.

The game plan was to take my time and not the whole fight, take it to the third quarter five and separate it well. Dustin Oliveira's victory against Michael Chandler secured him the title, but his victory over Poirier further cemented his status as a formidable champion. This victory earned him an unprecedented 12th performance bonus of the night, the first in UFC history in May 2022. Oliveira was set to defend his title against Justin Gagey at UFC 274. We are talking about a man with confidence, one of the best in the world. The champion right now can't wait to take what he has, this will be my greatest achievement, however, a setback occurred during the weigh-in.

Oliveira weighed half a pound over the limit for his division despite being given an extra hour that he couldn't. He missed weight, consequently, he was stripped of the championship with only Gaichi in the running to claim the title. Well, here's something else, folks, just for the record. The fight still continues. The title is confirmed vacant if Charles wins the fight tomorrow. night, he will win the fight but the belt will be vacant, yes, Justin Ichi wins the fight tomorrow night, he will win the championship. This marked the first instance in UFC's Legacy where he gave up a title due to a weight discrepancy, he's the guy we have rules. he didn't make the wait he doesn't uh you know the belt is vacant but I think you know I'm sure in the minds of the media and the fight fans Oliveira is the champion you know but technically he's the number one contender , now you know he's the guy, like these scales were calibrated and then the foreign fighters would reset the scale so they could change it back to kilograms, so they'd increase the whole calibration, oh I see, and then he would weigh or weigh.

Like the night before the weigh-ins he said, "Oh, I'm ready to go," and then in the morning he goes and shows up for the weight cut and he's missing another pound and that's directly related to this weight issue. calibration. Yeah, they have a new UFC policy now because of this, where they have a guard that watches the scale 24 hours a day, like a shift day where no one can handle the scale like that if you're going to get it. On that scale to test yourself they're going to watch you like a hawk and you don't press any buttons, you know, just carry on with your weight, get off, that's it after another dominant performance.

Oliveira proved once again that he owns and operates the lightweight division in less than one round forcing Gaichi to submit, although Gaichen managed to land a few punches. Oliveira's advanced technique in both striking and Jiu Jitsu was undeniably foreign to the Bronx. In October, the stage for UFC 280 was set for Oliveira to take another shot. In the title match against Islam, both Oliveira and Makachev came into this fight with 11 and 10 winning streaks respectively, however, at Fight Night, Makachev's experience and strength became evident. Islam successfully executed two of three takedown attempts and managed to maintain control for over five minutes.

In roughly that period of just over eight minutes, he wasn't just setting the pace, he was practically conducting an orchestra with a right hand against Snappy. Olivera found himself testing the mat, but this is where he gets spicy. Islam, unlike many of Oliveira's previous dances. The companions dared to do it. Join him on the ground Oliveira faced a second-round submission that ended his undefeated streak that lasted nearly five years at UFC 289 in June 2023. Oliveira faced Banil Darius to claim his spot on the title stage. light weight. Darius, a 34-year-old Iranian, had impressively. He scored eight consecutive wins before this matchup, starting with a low kick, but Oliveira responded with a strong head kick after a brief slip.

Darius landed some shots in a clinch. Oliveira counterattacked with more blows and finally pinned him against the fence. The referee intervened due to the overwhelming offense and with this victory Oliveira earned his 13th performance bonus award of the night Charles Oliveira 2.0 was our champion for four fights or so, ending with Poirier, ending with myself, ending with gaichi, obviously losing to mahajev, but this was a statement fight. Darius was ranked number four, Oliveira, I think. He was ranked number one, two, three somewhere in there and obviously Islam is the champion, his last loss was to Islam so he needed to come back, he needed to stake his claim as one of the best fighters on the planet in the 155 pounds.

Charles Oliveira is a testimony. To dedication and excellence in the world of MMA through countless fights and challenges, he has consistently demonstrated why he occupies such a pivotal place in the sport. Fans are captivated not only by his impeccable skill set but also by his relentless perseverance and undeniable charisma. His story is long-lasting.reminder that with conviction and courage one can transcend the ordinary to achieve greatness this is the story of a Brazilian boy who felt the weight of the world on his shoulders, yet he took on the world and emerged victorious this is the story of Charles Oliveira stuff