Why did Charles Oliveira dye his hair?

Last Modified Nov 9, 2024 06:17 GMT
Charles Oliveira Hairstyle
Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira da Silva, born on October 17, 1989, is a professional mixed martial artist from Brazil. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and holds the rank of 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Oliveira began his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at a young age and achieved numerous championship titles before making the transition to MMA in 2007. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the UFC, where he previously held the title of UFC Lightweight Champion. Oliveira has set multiple records in the UFC, including the most submission wins in the organization's history with 16, as well as the most finishes with 20. Currently, Oliveira holds the No.2 position in the UFC lightweight rankings.

Charles Oliveira's haristyle

According to Oliveira, the tradition of dyeing his hair started as a playful suggestion from his friends and teammates. Prior to 2020, Oliveira had always sported a simple hairstyle when entering the Octagon. However, his friends began teasing him, urging him to try something different and more eye-catching.

The idea of dyeing his hair gained momentum, and Oliveira decided to give it a try. He recounted the amusing conversation with his friends, saying, "I started mocking them: 'I'm dyeing it blue. Let's all dye it pink.' They were incredulous, and I said, 'Pink or red.' They suggested green, and I replied yellow. They mentioned that everyone dyes it yellow, and then someone suggested platinum. We all agreed, and we ended up dyeing our hair platinum."

Initially, Oliveira only dyed his hair during fight week as a lighthearted tradition. However, as fans started associating his dyed hair with his fighting spirit, he decided to continue the practice. His platinum hair has now become his trademark look.

When did Charles Oliveira begin dyeing his hair?

The first time Oliveira dyed his hair was for his fight against Kevin Lee, a rising contender at the time. It proved to be a significant moment in his career as he submitted Lee and extended his winning streak to seven victories. Since then, Oliveira has maintained the tradition of dyeing his hair before each fight.

Related: What Language does Charles Oliveira speak?

*Last updated on November 16, 2024.

FAQs On Why did Charles Oliveira dye his hair?

A. Charles Oliveira’s natural hair color is black.

A. Charles Oliveira currently holds the record for the most submission wins in UFC history with 16 victories by submission.

A. Yes, Charles Oliveira is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. He won the title by defeating Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May 2021.

A. Charles Oliveira's next fight is against Michael Chandler on November 16, 2024. 

A. Charles Oliveira lost against Arman Tsarukyan in his last fight. 

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