Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira
Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira?
Makhachev has also had a notable rivalry with Charles Oliveira, who is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. The two have competed against each other multiple times, with Makhachev emerging victorious in their most recent encounter.
Islam Makhachev
Key numbers
- Wins28
- Losses1
- Knockout wins5
- Submission wins13
- Decision wins10
Top honours
- UFC Welterweight Champion2025
- UFC Lightweight Champion2020
- UFC Performance of the Nightmultiple
- UFC Fight of the Nightmultiple
- M-1 Global Welterweight Champion2014
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Charles Oliveira
Key numbers
- Total Fights49
- Wins37
- Wins by Knockout10
- Wins by Submission22
- Losses11
Top honours
- UFC Lightweight ChampionHeld the title in 2021.
- Most Submission Wins in UFC HistoryHolds 17 submission victories.
- Most Finishes in UFC HistoryAchieved 21 finishes.
- Most Performance Bonuses in UFC HistoryAccumulated 21 bonuses.
- CBJJE World ChampionTwo-time champion as a blue belt.