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. 2 ranked contender in the UFC lightweight division. He is a former lightweight champion of the promotion. For his previous outing, Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 309.
The former lightweight champion is now gearing up for his next fight at UFC 317 against Ilia Topuria on June 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, United States, for the vacant UFC lightweight title.
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.
*Last updated on June 19, 2025
FAQs on Charles Oliveira Title Defenses
A. Charles Oliveira has only one UFC lightweight title defense in his career, against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269.
A. He has lost 10 fights as of June 2025.
A. He has a professional record of 35 wins, 10 losses, and one no-contest as of June 19, 2025.
A. Charles Oliveira is currently ranked No. 14 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
A. He is 35 years old as of June 2025.
