You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Could Makhachev handle the speed and sharp striking of the lighter divisions champ? [74] The win earned him his fifth Performance of the Night bonus. [103] Despite being dropped by Chandler in the first round, Oliveira won the fight via technical knockout early in the second round to claim the UFC Lightweight Championship. [38], Oliveira was expected to face Estevan Payan on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166. Oliveira's second stage fight was against Viscardi Andrade. [44] He won the fight via submission and became the first man to finish Hioki. Make sure to tell us how you really feel. - Powered By PickUp, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. [120][121][122] In addition to citing previous UFC matches that were allowed to go ahead as championship title fights despite questionable weigh-ins, Helwani noted how state athletic commissions have no say in what happens to a championship belt and that it was entirely the UFC's decision to strip Oliveira of the title. PFC Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. The Las Vegas-based promotion announced Saturday that Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight crown against Volkanovski in the UFC 284 main event on Feb. 11. [77] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. 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Main card Weight class Decision (unanimous) (4946, 4946, 5045) 5 5:00 Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski (c) def. Is Miesha Tate now a gatekeeper? Swanson followed it up with an overhand right, sending Oliveira to the canvas and resulting in a KO. [94] Oliveira won the fight via submission with a guillotine choke in the third round. Subsequently, he was initially forced to surrender 20 percent of his purse to his opponent Nik Lentz and the bout was changed to a catchweight affair. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, ending his featherweight reign. Charles won by decision. Fight of the Night. Post-fight, the two confronted inside the UFC octagon and teased about locking horns against each other. You can also check out this weeks complete episode below. The best facts and figures to come out of UFC 282, including a rare title-fight draw, an 18-year-old winner and a historically quick knockout. [11], His first bout was the in the amateur MMA event Circuito Nacional de Vale-Tudo Amador ("National Amateur Vale-Tudo Circuit") against Rui Machado, Oliveira submitted him with an armbar 15 seconds into the first round. UFCs social media handle confirmed the news, sending several fans into a frenzy. [61], Oliveira next faced Anthony Pettis on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. Volkanovski will move up to lightweight for the first time since his UFC debut. [95] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Although his family had a very low income, the BJJ gym's coach offered classes for free as part of a social program. He was awarded his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ericson Cardoso and Jorge "Macaco" Patino in 2010. Following UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, the champion of the UFCs lightweight division has a name, and its Islam Makhachev. [54] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, after suffering an apparent neck/shoulder injury while attempting a takedown, and was rendered unable to continue. The UFC 281 feature bout is a banger in the lightweight division between former interim champion Dustin Poirier and former title challenger Michael Chandler.. On paper, the fight promises to be one of the most exciting of the stacked pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden. [34] Oliveira used his speed to outstrike Brookins and won the fight via second round anaconda choke. For someone who doesn't take criticism that well you sure do give it out. He was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and heart murmur, which severely affected his ankle; the medic told his family that he could become paraplegic. Charles Oliveira da Silva (born October 17, 1989) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. Since 2014, Holloway (23-7 MMA, 19-7 UFC) has knocked off every Grover was 5 - 5 during his prime years when there was some competition in the weight class. How would Volkanovski deal with the size difference? https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-opinion-analysis-michael-bisping-questions-arnold-allen-callout-of-max-holloway-gamble-risk, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? Its a tough fight for both men, but its a gamble for Arnold Allen, Bisping said on his YouTube channel. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [64] The bout was contested at a catchweight of 155 lbs, as Oliveira missed weight by nearly 10 lbs. [9], Charles Oliveira began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Roger Coelho at the age of 12, winning his first major title as a white belt in 2003. [7], Oliveira was born in a poor family in the favela of Vicente de Carvalho in the tourist town Guaruj, So Paulo, Brazil. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in MMA Fightings Global Rankings, went 2-0 in 2022 with two remarkable title defenses in fights against Chan Sung Jung in April at UFC 273 and Max Holloway at UFC 276 in July. [37], Oliveira faced Frankie Edgar on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162, he lost via unanimous decision. [71], In 2018 joined Chute Boxe Diego Lima in So Paulo, According to him, his former gym Macaco Gold Team (headed by Jorge "Macaco" Patino) was mostly focused BJJ with complementary striking, while he was confident with his groundfighting skills, he felt he needed to improve his striking game. Gracie Mag sent out a tweet that yesterday that", "Charles Oliveira - BJJ Heroes: the jiu-jitsu encyclopedia", "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com", "Charles do Bronx: conhea sua trajetria at o cinturo (Charles do Bronx: know his trajectory to the belt)", "UFC 262: Como Charles Do Bronx superou pobreza, contrariou at os mdicos e pode se tornar o prximo campeo", "Quem Charles Do Bronx? [25] The back and forth action earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors. Follow live Final Results Sat, Jul 2 / 10:00 PM EDT Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski picked up arguably his biggest win when he shut out Max Holloway in their trilogy bout at UFC 276. [23] Oliveira was quickly submitted via kneebar in the first round; this marked the first loss of his career. Fight of the Night. [67] He won the fight by rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [108] The win also earned Oliveira his twelfth Performance of the Night bonus award, a new record for the company. Arnold Allen is this close to a title fight, and granted, if you cant beat everyone, then maybe you dont deserve to be champion. Oliveira holds multiple UFC records, notably the most submission wins in the organization's history at 16, and most finishes at 19. [49] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [69], Oliveira faced Paul Felder on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. Catchweight (146.2 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight. A week later, Max Holloway agreed to step in to fight Poirier. Islam Makhachev is currently on an 11-fight win streak. Following the biggest victory of his career, Makhachev, along with his longtime training partner and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov, called out Volkanovski. But how would this superfight go down? LIVE NOW. [47] In turn, Oliveira was pulled from the event entirely on the day of the event after he fell ill from the effects of the weight cutting process. Marc Ratner, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at the UFC, stated that the other fighters were referring to the UFC's practice scale put out the night before, not the one used by the Arizona State Athletic Commission for the official weigh-in; "Some fighters wanted to change the scale from pounds to kilograms, which you can do, and I think that may have knocked it we don't have any proof of anything, but it may have knocked the [practice] scale out of calibration. [75], Oliveira faced returning veteran Christos Giagos on September 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 137. A lot of people are saying Max is the fight to make, Allen said. [109], Oliveira was set to make his second title defense against another former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, Justin Gaethje, on May 7, at UFC 274. [13] The event was the "Predator FC 9 - Welterweight Grand Prix", a one-night single-elimination tournament similar to the "Grand Prix" events held by Pride FC, where the competitors would have to fight three times in order to be crowned the champion. [58], Oliveira faced Myles Jury on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17. [24], Oliveira faced Nik Lentz on June 26, 2011, at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. [20] The bout, which served as co-main event would become a catchweight bout after Escudero weighed in at 159lb. UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) is expected to challenge newly crowned lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) next at UFC 284 on Feb. 11 in Perth, Australia.. Volkanovski has fought as high as 170 On three separate occasions, Oliveira has compiled multiple wins on the same night. Raul Rosas Jr. has things like a winter formal and a senior prom to look forward to, but he can't stop talking about winning a UFC title. Alexander Volkanovski vows he will give Islam Makhachev a hard time on the canvas.. UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) was called into the octagon by Makhachev, who submitted Charles Oliveira this past Saturday at UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight title.. Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) is game to defend his title Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [117][119] Daniel Cormier, Junior dos Santos, and Glover Teixeira criticized stripping a champion over half a pound, an amount that is acceptable for non-title fights, as excessive. "[116] The night before, Oliveira had stated that he was on weight using the practice scale. [6], His nickname "do Bronx" comes from the Bronx borough of New York City, literally meaning "from the Bronx", as "Bronx" was a slang used for favelas and poor neighbourhoods. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Douglas Silva de Andrade TKO (corner stoppage) 2 5:00 [28] He lost the fight via TKO (punches) at 3:01 of the first round. Follow UFC 281 LIVE Streaming updates with InsideSport.IN. 1123 UFC Fight Night results: Dominant performance from Neil Magny hands Robbie Lawler fourth straight loss. Michael Bisping thinks Arnold Allen going after Max Holloway is a risky move. [81], Oliveira faced David Teymur on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144. Therefore, Volkanoski has the chance to become the double champion It will also open the doors for Volkanovski to slide into a new division. [55] The injury was later described as a micro-tear in his esophagus,[56] although Oliveira was released from a Saskatoon hospital the next day, and tested negative for major chest, neck and/or throat injuries. Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 251 - Usman vs. Masvidal Jul / 11 / 2020: MAX HOLLOWAY RELATED NEWS. [46] At the event weigh-in, Oliveira came in over the 146 pound featherweight limit at 150 pounds. I dont see why not. [21] Oliveira was awarded the Submission of the Night award for his second successive UFC appearance. [36] Early in the first round, Swanson hit Oliveira with body shots, which visibly appeared to hurt Oliveira. Conhea a histria do lutador brasileiro", "Charles Oliveira Shares Video of Submission Win in First Amateur MMA Bout", "Weekend Rundown: Valimaki captures TFC gold", "UFC newcomer Charles Oliveira meets Darren Elkins at TUF 11 Finale", "Gunderson vs. Holst official for TUF 11 Finale. He is a Christian. Allen remained unbeaten in the octagon when he defeated Calvin Kattar by TKO in the UFC Fight Night 213 headliner in October. [78], Oliveira faced Jim Miller in a rematch on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31. [129] In October 2022, Oliveira said his eyes are "100 percent perfect" after having had corrective eye surgery. [127] He resides in Guaruj, living near his old neighbourhood of Vicente de Carvalho, and helps his neighbourhood with regular charities. Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Lee missed weight. [105] This win also earned Oliveira the Performance of the Night bonus award. [110] At the weigh-ins, Oliveira weighed in at 155.5 pounds, half a pound over the divisional title limit. [16], Oliveira then signed for the UFC and made his debut against Darren Elkins. [80] The win earned him a seventh Performance of the Night award (setting a new record), and extended the record for most submissions in UFC History with 12. Glover is elite? Max Holloway: UFC 231 - Holloway vs. Ortega Dec / 08 / 2018: Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 266 - Volkanovski vs. Ortega Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set; [29] His trainer stated that after going 021 NC in his last 3 fights he planned to drop down to the featherweight division. Catchweight (155 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight. With this win, Oliveira passed Royce Gracie for the most submission wins (11) in UFC history. Santiago Ponzinibbio wants to stay active and face a top 10 opponent after pulling off a comeback finish at UFC 282. Its a risk.. Davis. [66], Oliveira faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210. Islam Makahchev and Alexander Volkanovski will headline UFC 284 in a champion vs. champion battle. Cat Zingano TKO (eye injury) 1 1:01 Bantamweight Petr Yan def. [130], Kan Jigor Mitsuyo Maeda Carlos Gracie Hlio Gracie Rickson Gracie Marcelo Behring Waldomiro Perez Jorge Patino Charles Oliveira[6][131], Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989), Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. Raul Rosas Jr. has things like a winter formal and a senior prom to look forward to, but he can't stop talking about winning a UFC title. . Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 251 - Usman vs. Masvidal Jul / 11 / 2020: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Dec / 02 / 2017: TKO (Punches) Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set; UFC Fight Night: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland Preview and Prediction, Khabib Nurmagomedov: When will Khabibs Eagle FC return? "Do Bronx" practically came when I went to fight in a [amateur] tournament. Performance of the Night. By 2007 he started to steer his career to focus on MMA. In 2004 he won the So Paulo championship again, the Copa Nao Jiu-Jitsu in 2005 and in 2006 he won on 16 medals. [85][86] Oliveira won the fight via TKO in the second round. [113] After being knocked down, Oliveira dropped Gaethje with a right hand and rallied to win the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, and was declared the number one contender to the UFC Lightweight Championship. Karwan CC need 126 runs in 14.3 remaining overs, Pelicans need 66 runs in 24 remaining balls, Stumps - Day 3 - Sth Africans lead by 425 runs, UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Hollands: 5 fights to make after UFC. So with Holloways stacked resume, Bisping thinks Allen could jeopardize his position in the title race. Makhachev dominated Charles Oliveira en route to a second-round submission to capture the lightweight title at UFC 280. Poirier faced Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012, in the main event at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [42] He won the fight via triangle choke submission in the third round. The promotion decided to pit Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett for an interim title fight at UFC 284 on Feb. 11, the same night featherweight champion Volkanovski goes after a second belt by challenging lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Also Read | UFC 281 time: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira fight time in 25 countries including USA, UK, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and more. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) said hes healing well from his broken hand an injury he sustained in his trilogy fight against Max Holloway back at UFC 276 in July. That something better could be facing former featherweight champion Max Holloway (23-7 MMA, 19-7 UFC), who has beaten everyone in the division in the past nine years except current champ Alexander Volkanovski. [124], Charles Oliveira won his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in 2003 as a white belt, So Paulo State Championship in the Junior Division. Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Escudero missed weight. [91], Oliveira faced Kevin Lee on March 14, 2020, as the main event at UFC Fight Night 170. This fight was originally scheduled for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. The win also earned him one of the first UFC Performance of the Night bonus awards. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Alexander Volkanovski -- Featherweight champion (24-1) Volkanovski took one step closer to featherweight G.O.A.T. [76] He won the fight via submission in the second round. [106], Oliveira made his first title defense against former UFC Interim Lightweight champion Dustin Poirier on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269. He did not require surgery. [123] Despite not being the champion, White stated that he "thinks" Oliveira will be receiving pay-per-view points for UFC 280. But a manager will say, Hold on a minute youre within spitting distance of the belt. Lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will make his first title defense against Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) in the UFC 284 headliner Feb. 11 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. [9] Oliveira was previously nearsighted, and wore eyeglasses all of the time. After snatching the featherweight crown from Max Holloway at UFC 245, The Great Volkanovski has successfully defended his title four times. [15] Volkanovski hizo su primera defensa del ttulo en una revancha contra Max Holloway el 11 de julio de 2020 en UFC 251. [33] Oliveira faced Jonathan Brookins on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale. [40] Subsequently, on October 5, Oliveira pulled out of the Larsen bout citing a strained thigh muscle. [39] However, Payan was forced out of the bout citing a broken foot and was replaced by Jeremy Larsen. That said, Volkanovski is unbeaten in the UFC with a staggering run of 12-0. Featherweight. [72], Oliveira faced Clay Guida at UFC 225, replacing an injured Bobby Green. Day Break : Day 3 Pakistan need 157 runs to win. Sign up for the Performance of the Night. [43], Oliveira faced Hatsu Hioki on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 43. Chad Mendes TKO (punches) 2 4:14 Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1) Heavyweight Walt Harris vs. Andrei Arlovski No Contest (overturned) 3 5:00 Women's Featherweight Megan Anderson def. [125][126], Oliveira and his wife have a daughter, Tayla (born 2017). Spinning Back Clique is released each Monday LIVE onMMA Junkies YouTube channel. With Allen (17-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) left out of the upcoming interim featherweight title fight, the streaking Brit suggested a win over former champion Holloway probably would be better than claiming the interim title. In the second round, Oliveira won via TKO (punches) and advanced to the final round of the tournament. UFC Long Island results: Rodriguez wins as Ortega bows out with injury. Please enter a valid email and try again. Patricio Freire. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. When Makhachev called for Volkanovski to enter the octagon during his post fight interview, he obliged, and the two came face-to-face, giving an early look at what appears to be the next fight for both men. [115], The decision to strip Oliveira of the championship proved controversial in what was dubbed "scale gate", as other fighters on the UFC 274 card alleged issues with the scales. Alexander Volkanovski saw it happen from the cage side. [52] The win earned Oliveria his third Performance of the Night bonus and his third Fight of the Night bonus. Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set; He said doctors told him he should be good to fight, and the 34-year-old already has begun training. UFC Fight Night results: Miguel Baeza remains undefeated with first submission win, UFC Fight Night results: Dominant performance from Neil Magny hands Robbie Lawler fourth straight loss, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Oliveira went on to defeat Escudero in the third round via standing rear-naked choke. Win #1. Michael Bisping thinks Arnold Allen going after Max Holloway is a risky move.. With Allen (17-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) left out of the upcoming interim featherweight title fight, the streaking Brit suggested a win over former champion Holloway probably would be better than claiming the interim title.. Results. 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A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. [51] Following a back and forth first two rounds, Oliveria won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round. Latest UFC 284 fight card, pay-per-view (PPV) lineup for Islam Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski-led lineup on Sat., Feb. 11, 2023 from RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. Holloway vs. Poirier 2: April 13, 2019 State Farm Arena: Atlanta Georgia 100,000: See also. Return to Lightweight. [53], Oliveira faced Max Holloway on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. As of August 22, 2022, he is #1 in the UFC lightweight rankings and as of October 24, 2022, he is #7 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Lightweight Champion.Oliveira holds multiple UFC records, notably the most submission wins in the organization's history at 16, and [119], Oliveira faced Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022. But beyond what Chandler and Poirier are capable of doing inside the cage, what Catchweight (146.5 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight. Win. Please check your email for a confirmation. This win earned him his eleventh Performance of the Night award. Henry Cejudo thinks its the perfect time for Bellator champion Patricio Freire and UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski to fight each other.. Freire (34-5 MMA, 22-5 BMMA), who retained his featherweight title by beating Adam Borics in the Bellator 286 main event on Saturday, continued to express interest in a crossover fight with Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 That said, Volkanovski is unbeaten in the UFC with a staggering run of 12-0. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-video-breaking-down-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-superfight, Javier Mendez: Beneil Dariush deserves UFC title shot, but fans want Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, Volkanovski not worried about Makhachev's strength, wrestling: 'I'm going to show him what short people can do', UFC odds: Islam Makhachev opens as big favorite over Alexander Volkanovski for possible fight, Makhachev vs. Volkanvoski: Who wins title fight? [90] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Lee was fined 20% of his purse and his bout with Oliveira was expected to proceed as scheduled at a catchweight. Round 5. 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. [11], In January 2010, Oliveira was named as the third-best Brazilian prospect to watch in 2010, according to Sherdog. Outskirts, where I come from. [12], In March 2008, Oliveira made his professional debut at the Predador Fight Championship promotion, where his master Jorge Patino had previously participated at Predator FC 6. [100] After locking in a tight armbar that hyperextended Ferguson's elbow in the first round, Oliveira won the fight via unanimous decision.[101]. UFC Fight Night takeaways: Should Yair Rodriguez get a title shot? Following UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, the champion of the UFCs lightweight division has a name, and its Islam Makhachev.. After submitting Charles Oliveira in the main event of the pay-per-view event, Makhachev wasted little time making his intentions known, clearly indicating a champ vs. champ fight against Alexander Volkanovski is what he wants next. Volkanovski then went face-to-face with Makhachev. Broke the UFC record for most submission wins (11). [70] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round after Felder landed multiple elbows while in Oliveira's guard. Volkanovski is unbeaten in his UFC run. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. [107] After being knocked down in the first round, Oliveira won the bout by submitting Poirier by standing rear-naked choke in the first minute of the third round. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [68] He was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [104] With the knockout win, he broke yet another record, recording the most finishes in UFC history. UFC News: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski gets confirmed- Date and Venue revealed: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski are ready to throw hands on each other for the P4P No.1 status on February 11, 2023, at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. [128] On having to remove them to fight, he said, "If I take my glasses off, I only see 50 per cent but it never hindered me in a fight", "I see three [faces]. The best facts and figures to come out of UFC 282, including a rare title-fight draw, an 18-year-old winner and a historically quick knockout. [6] He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. Alexander Volkanovski. Oops. Featherweight debut. [96] With this win, Oliveira also extended the UFC record for most submission wins to 14, moved to second place in terms of bonuses received with 16, and extended his finishing streak to 7, which marks the longest active finishing streak for now and ties with Donald Cerrone with most finishes in the UFC. However, after reviewing the incident, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission overturned the result and declared it a no contest. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". [82] He won the fight in the second round after stunning Teymur with an upward elbow and punches before applying an anaconda choke. [35], Oliveira faced Cub Swanson on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. [57] He later confirmed that he suffered a minor neck injury, related to a previous injury from his training camp. Submission of the Night. 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