A look at Charles Oliveira’s journey outside the cage, from elite records to fatherhood and new beginnings.
Charles Oliveira, the former UFC Lightweight Champion, remains a top-tier contender in the division. Currently ranked No. 2 at lightweight and No. 13 in the pound-for-pound standings, Oliveira has been a fixture in the UFC since his debut in 2010. Over the years, he has etched his name into the record books, holding UFC records for most submission wins, most finishe and most performance bonuses.
A native of Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil, Oliveira began his professional MMA journey in 2008 at Predator FC 9, where he secured a win over Jackson Pontes. Now a 4th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, “Do Bronx” boasts a career record of 35-10. His most recent fight came in November 2024, where he defeated Michael Chandler by decision at UFC 309.
All gas, no brakes for Charles Oliveira come Saturday night 🔥 #UFC317 pic.twitter.com/PGTQrL5nXC
— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2025
Tonight, at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira, he enters the Octagon once again, this time with the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line as he faces undefeated former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
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Charles Oliveira is currently in a relationship with Vitoria Brum. While the couple hasn’t confirmed exactly when they began dating, reports suggest their relationship started sometime in 2023. Since then, they’ve been seen together frequently, whether on red carpets or sharing glimpses of their life on social media.
In January 2024, the pair announced they were expecting a baby, and by October, they welcomed their son, Dominic.
Sorry ladies. Charles Oliveira has a new babe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pEA7hS2xNP
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) November 5, 2023
Before dating Vitoria Brum, Oliveira was married to Talita Roberta Oliveira. The two tied the knot in 2014 after dating for a few years. Their marriage brought them a daughter, Tayla, in 2017. While no public statement was made about their separation, it’s evident the couple eventually parted ways.
Despite the split, they maintain an amicable relationship and actively co-parent their daughter. Not much is publicly known about Talita or the details of their marriage and separation.
Charles Oliveira is a father of two. He shares his first child, a daughter named Tayla, with his ex-wife Talita, born in 2017. In 2024, he became a father again when his girlfriend, Vitoria Brum, gave birth to their son, Dominic.
Charles Oliveira’s wife reveals he made a promise to his 7-month-old son to win the lightweight belt 🏆👶
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 23, 2025
"It's a promise he made to Dominick [Oliveira's son] because he's already won a belt for Thayla [Oliveira's daughter], and now he'll win another for Dominick."
🎥 @ufc pic.twitter.com/FEnpwaTL6y
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mma I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.
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