Charles Oliveira Next Fight: ‘Do Bronx’ Is Back This Saturday For A Co-Main Event Scrap At UFC 309

After coming up short in a title eliminator clash with Tsarukyan in April, Oliveira will be looking to remain in title contention this November against Chandler. A fighter he defeated decisively to win the division title three years ago.

The First Fight: The pair of fan-favorite lightweights first faced off in the main event of UFC 262 in May of 2021. The fight only lasted just over a round but both men had big moments. The American dropped the then-champion in the first round. However, Oliveira recovered to score a damaging blow of his own and a TKO victory in the second round to win the 155-pound title.

Changes: While Oliveira has not been as active as he could have been in the years since he has still fought five times since beating Chandler three years ago. “Iron” followed up the loss with three fights in a year, however, he has been sidelined for the last two waiting for a Conor McGregor fight that never happened. That two-year layoff at 38 years old could be a big problem for Chandler.

The Bottom Line: This is a fight no one would have expected five months ago. But due to unique circumstances for both men, it has set up a matchup between two beloved fighters that has fight-of-the-night potential. This is a big matchup for “Do Bronx” and a dominant victory could thrust him right back into title contention in 2025.

• Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler betting odds: Oliveira (-265), Chandler (+215)

What makes Charles Oliveira so popular?

Charles Oliveria’s UFC journey has not been a meteoric rise to the top from day one like middleweight great Israel Adesanya. The Brazilian at one point went from a top prospect to a gatekeeper. He was a lightweight who underperformed, tried and failed at featherweight, then returned as a new man at 155 pounds and became a dominant force. Oliveira’s story is one of reinvention and perseverance from specialist to well-rounded superstar.

• Charles Oliveira Record: 34-10 (10 knockouts, 21 submissions)
• Charles Oliveira UFC Record: 21-10-1 NC
• Charles Oliveria last fight: Split-Decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan
• Charles Oliveira height: 5-foot-10
• “Do Bronx” has the record for most UFC submissions wins at 16
• Oliveira has wins over elite Octagon stars like Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Jim Miller, Donald Cerrone, Clay Guida, and Beneil Dariush
• Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight title in May 2022 after missing weight before his second title defense at UFC 274
• Oliveira is one victory away from tying former champion Ferguson for the longest win streak in UFC lightweight history (12)

Charles Oliveira’s net worth

Money is often the greatest determiner of success in the fight game. After 14 years in the MMA, Charles Oliveira’s net worth is reported as $2.5 million.