Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) won the title for the first time in his 28th UFC bout, the record for most appearances in company history.
Oliveira’s 22 UFC victories are tied for fourth-most in company history behind Jim Miller (26), Andrei Arlovski (23) and Donald Cerrone (23).
Oliveira’s 20 stoppage victories in UFC competition are most in company history.
Oliveira’s 14 stoppage victories in UFC lightweight competition are second-most in divisional history behind Miller (16).
Oliveira’s 16 submission victories in UFC competition are most in company history.
Oliveira’s 10 submission victories in UFC lightweight competition are tied with Miller for most in divisional history.
Oliveira’s six submission victories in UFC featherweight competition are the most in divisional history. He hasn’t competed at 145 pounds since August 2016.
Oliveira’s five guillotine-choke submission victories in UFC competition are most in company history.
Oliveira’s three anaconda choke submission victories in UFC competition are most in company history.
Oliveira is one of two fighters in UFC history to earn submission victories with six different techniques. Frank Mir also accomplished the feat.
Oliveira is one of two fighters in UFC history to earn a calf-slicer submission victory. Brett Johns also accomplished the feat.
Oliveira has been awarded 19 fight-night bonuses for UFC bouts, the most in company history.
Oliveira has been awarded 13 Performance of the Night bonuses, the most in company history.
Oliveira is one of two fighters in UFC history to be awarded five or more fight-night bonuses in two separate divisions. Nate Diaz also accomplished the feat.