- Charles Oliveira
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Born October 17, 1989
São Paulo, BrazilOther names "Aloe vera " "Do Bronx" ["From Bronx" (EN)] Nationality Brazilian Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 1531⁄2 lb (69.6 kg; 11.0 st) Division Featherweight(2012)
Lightweight (2008-2011)
Welterweight (2008)Style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Fighting out of Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil
Houston, United StatesTeam Bronx's Gold Team USA Rank Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Years active 2008–present Mixed martial arts record Total 17 Wins 14 By knockout 6 By submission 7 By decision 1 Losses 2 By knockout 1 By submission 1 No contests 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Charles Oliveira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Oliveira has mainly fought in small Brazilian promotions until his move to the UFC.
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Oliveira began his MMA career in 2008 in his home country of Brazil, compiling a record of 12–0, with six technical knockouts and five submission wins. On three separate occasions, Oliveira has compiled multiple wins in the same night.[1]
In March 2008, Oliveira made his professional debut at the Predador FC 9 - Welterweight Grand Prix event. In the first round Oliveira defeated Jackson Pontes via submission (rear naked choke) which advanced him to the second stage of the tournament held the same night. Oliveira's second stage fight was against Viscardi Andrade. In the second round of the fight, Oliveira won via TKO (punches) and advanced to the final round of the tournament. Oliveira won the tournament by defeating Diego Braga via TKO (punches) in the first round of the fight.[2]
After defeating Medhi Bagda in December 2008, Oliveira entered into another tournament, where he defeated Daniel Fernandes and Eliene Silva via TKO and KO respectively.[1]
Oliveira then defeated three opponents in the next few months, each by submission (one of which being Alexandre Bezerra[3]) and later had a split decision victory over Eduardo Pachu.[1]
Oliveira once again competed twice in one night, in February 2010, defeating Rosenildo Rocha via submission (rear naked choke) in the first round and Diego Bataglia via KO (slam).[1]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In January 2010, Oliveira was named as the third best Brazilian prospect to watch in 2010, according to Sherdog.[4]
Oliveira then signed for the UFC and made his debut against Darren Elkins. This fight was originally scheduled for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale,[5] but was rescheduled for UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko due to visa issues.[6] Oliveira defeated Elkins via submission (armbar) after 41 seconds of the first round. Oliveira was taken down early by Elkins, but quickly attempted a triangle choke, before transitioning to an armbar, forcing the tapout. The submission earned him the Submission of the Night award.
Oliveira next fought against Efrain Escudero at UFC Fight Night 22 replacing an injured Matt Wiman.[7] The bout, which served as co-main event would become a catchweight bout after Escudero weighed in at 159 lb. Oliveira went on to defeat Escudero in the third round via rear naked choke.[8] Oliveira was awarded the Submission of the Night award for his second successive UFC appearance.[9]
Oliveira faced Jim Miller on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124.[10] Oliveira was quickly submitted via kneebar in the first round, resulting in the first loss of his career.
Oliveira faced Nik Lentz on June 26, 2011 at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. The fight ended in the second round after Oliveira hit Lentz with an illegal knee which went unnoticed by the referee and submitted the dazed Lentz via rear naked choke. However, after reviewing the incident, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission overturned the result and declared it a no contest.[11] The back and forth action earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors.
Oliveira was expected to face Joe Lauzon on November 19, 2011 at UFC 138.[12] However, Oliveira next faced Donald Cerrone on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5, replacing an injured Paul Taylor.[13] He lost the fight via TKO (Strikes) at 3:01 of the 1st round. [14] His trainer has recently stated that after going 0-2-1 NC in his last 3 fights he plans on dropping to the Featherweight Division. [15]
Oliveira is expected to face Robbie Peralta on January 20, 2012 at UFC Fight Night 26.[16]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 17 matches 14 wins 2 losses By knockout 6 1 By submission 7 1 By decision 1 0 No contests 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 14-2 (1) Donald Cerrone TKO (punches) UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle August 14, 2011 1 3:01 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States No Contest 14-1 (1) Nik Lentz NC (illegal knee) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 2011 2 1:48 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Fight of the night. Original win by submission (rear naked choke), but overturned to no contest. Loss 14–1 Jim Miller Submission (kneebar) UFC 124 December 11, 2010 1 1:59 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 14–0 Efrain Escudero Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares September 15, 2010 3 2:25 Austin, Texas, United States Catchweight bout (159 lb); Submission of the Night. Win 13–0 Darren Elkins Submission (armbar) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 2010 1 0:41 San Diego, California, United States UFC Debut. Submission of the Night. Win 12–0 Diego Bataglia KO (slam) Warriors Challenge 5 February 14, 2010 1 N/A Santa Catarina, Brazil Win 11–0 Rosenildo Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) Warriors Challenge 5 February 14, 2010 1 1:21 Santa Catarina, Brazil Win 10–0 Eduardo Pachu Decision (split) Eagle Fighting Championship September 26, 2009 3 5:00 Sao Paulo, Brazil Win 9–0 Alexandre Bezerra Submission (anaconda choke) First Class Fight 3 September 18, 2009 2 1:11 Sao Paulo, Brazil Win 8–0 Dom Stanco Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 24 April 17, 2009 1 3:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 7–0 Carlos Soares Submission (triangle armbar) JF12: Warriors March 21, 2009 1 2:48 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win 6–0 Elieni Silva TKO (knee and punches) Korea Fight 1 December 29, 2008 2 N/A Sao Paulo, Brazil Win 5–0 Daniel Fernandes KO Korea Fight 1 December 29, 2008 N/A N/A Sao Paulo, Brazil Win 4–0 Mehdi Bagda TKO (punches) Kawai Arena 1 December 13, 2008 1 N/A Sao Paulo, Brazil Win 3–0 Diego Braga TKO (punches) Predador FC 9: Welterweight Grand Prix March 15, 2008 1 2:30 Sao Paulo, Brazil Welterweight Grand Prix final. Win 2–0 Viscardi Andrade TKO (punches) Predador FC 9: Welterweight Grand Prix March 15, 2008 2 2:47 Sao Paulo, Brazil Welterweight Grand Prix semi-final bout. Win 1–0 Jackson Pontes Submission (rear-naked choke) Predador FC 9: Welterweight Grand Prix March 15, 2008 1 2:11 Sao Paulo, Brazil Welterweight Grand Prix quarter-final bout. See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
- Charles Oliveira
References
- ^ a b c d "Charles Oliveira". sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charles-Oliveira-30300. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
- ^ "Filho home, back in the gym soon". sherdog.com. March 29, 2008. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Filho-Home-Back-in-the-Gym-Soon-12044.
- ^ "Weekend Rundown: Valimaki captures TFC gold". sherdog.com. September 21, 2009. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weekend-Rundown-Valimaki-Captures-TFC-Gold-19841.
- ^ "10 Brazilians to watch in 2010". sherdog.com. January 25, 2010. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-Brazilians-to-Watch-in-2010-22214.
- ^ "UFC newcomer Charles Oliveira meets Darren Elkins at TUF 11 Finale". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18895/ufc-newcomer-charles-oliveira-meets-darren-elkins-at-tuf-11-finale.mma. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "Gunderson vs. Holst official for TUF 11 Finale. Elkins vs. Oliveira to UFC on Versus 2". mmajunkie.com. June 5, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/19430/gunderson-vs-holst-official-for-tuf-11-finale-elkins-vs-oliveira-to-ufc-on-versus-2.mma.
- ^ "Escudero vs. Oliveira official for UFC Fight Night 22, main card now set". mmajunkie.com. August 31, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20487/escudero-vs-oliveira-official-for-ufc-fight-night-22-main-card-now-set.mma.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 22 live weigh-in results". mmajunkie.com. September 14, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20630/ufc-fight-night-22-live-weigh-in-results.mma.
- ^ "Despite fast changing life, UFCs Charles Oliveira promises to remain the same". mmajunkie.com. September 16, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20668/despite-fast-changing-life-ufcs-charles-oliveira-promises-to-remain-the-same.mma.
- ^ "Miller vs. Oliveira added to UFC 124". mmaweekly.com. October 6, 2010. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12807&zoneid=13.
- ^ "PSAC: UFC on Versus 4's Oliveira vs. Lentz overturned, declared a no-contest". mmajunkie.com. June 29, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/24211/psac-ufc-on-versus-4s-oliveira-vs-lentz-declared-a-no-contest.mma.
- ^ "Charles Oliveira, Joe Lauzon likely to meet at UFC 138". tatame.com. 2011-07-06. http://tatame.com/2011/07/05/Charles-Oliveira-Joe-Lauzon-likely-to-meet-at-UFC-138.
- ^ "Charles Oliveira replaces Paul Taylor, meets Donald Cerrone at UFC on Versus 5". mmajunkie.com. 2011-07-07. http://mmajunkie.com/news/24295/charles-oliveira-replaces-paul-taylor-meets-donald-cerrone-at-ufc-on-versus-5.mma.
- ^ "UFC on Versus 5 Play-by-Play: Donald Cerrone vs. Charles Oliveira". MMAweekly.com. 2011-08-14. http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-versus-5-play-by-play-donald-cerrone-vs-charles-oliveira.
- ^ "Charles Oliveira making transition to UFC's featherweight division". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-10-28.
- ^ "Breaking News: Charles Oliveira's next opponent named". The Cage Door. November 16, 2011. http://www.thecagedoor.net/media/news/breaking-news-charles-oliveiras-next-opponent-named.
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