How tall is Charles Oliveira?

Last Modified Jun 19, 2025 11:26 GMT
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Charles Oliveira is a prominent professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the UFC as of June 2025. He is a former UFC lightweight champion of the promotion and is currently placed at No. 2 in the division's rankings.

Oliveira began his journey in Brazilian jiu-jitsu during his early years and excelled in the sport, earning several championship titles. In 2007, he made the transition to mixed martial arts (MMA). Currently, Oliveira competes in the UFC's lightweight division and has previously held the title of the division. He has set numerous records in the company, including the highest number of submission wins with 16 and the most finishes with 20. The Brazilian fighter will face Ilia Topuria in his next fight on June 28, 2025, at UFC 317.

Charles Oliveira Height

Charles Oliveira is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. This height places him at the average height for fighters in the lightweight division.

How much does Charles Oliveira weigh?

Charles Oliveira weighs 155 lbs. He competes in the lightweight division of the UFC, where the weight limit is 155 lb (70 kg).

What does Charles Oliveira’s nickname mean?

Charles Oliveira is known by his alias "Do Bronx" in the professional MMA circuit. "Do Bronx" refers to Oliveira's hometown of Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. Guarujá is often referred to as "The Bronx of Brazil" due to its reputation for being a tough and rough neighborhood, similar to the Bronx borough of New York City.

Charles Oliveira’s career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Charles Oliveira began his journey in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by participating in his first tournament, the São Paulo State Championship, as a white belt in 2003. He emerged victorious in the Junior Division. The following year, in 2004, he once again triumphed in the São Paulo championship. Oliveira continued his success in 2005 by winning the Copa Nação Jiu-Jitsu. His achievements reached new heights in 2006 when he earned a remarkable total of 16 medals.

However, in 2007, Oliveira made a pivotal decision to shift his focus to mixed martial arts (MMA) and began steering his career in that direction. It was in 2010 that he received the prestigious black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which was awarded to him by his instructors Ericson Cardoso and Jorge "Macaco" Patino.

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Last updated on June 19, 2025

FAQs on Charles Oliveira Height

A. Charles Oliveira stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and typically competes in the UFC lightweight division, weighing around 155 pounds (70 kg).

A. Yes, Charles Oliveira won the UFC lightweight championship on May 15, 2021, when he defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 262.

A. Charles Oliveira holds the record for the most submission victories (16) and most finishes (20) in UFC history 

A. He is aged 35 as of June 2025.

A. He weighs 155 lbs.

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